All I'm going to say is that I worship Alembic but $13k for a series II? I am stunned and totally depressed
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

On the up side of the price increase, it should help drive up the prices  on the Alembic's that we already own, then we can afford new one's, and in this world, you have to pay for the best, and that would be ALEMBIC!!!!!!!!!

Dear alembic76407:
 
You should get a price decrease just for that resounding endorsement.
 
IMHO.
 
-Paul (Leo)

hey Paul,
It was all I could do to keep from crying
sometimes it feels so useless to complain......
wait a minute, thats a song, nevermind....
 
David T 76407

I think that song is called Love Hurts.

Maybe the fine folks at Alembic will add a roll back the prices to pre April 15 as a monthly special someday

It is a shame but -what a value still! Used basses will  hold value better as alembic76407 said. I think there are still some Deals on works in progress. How long has it been since Alembic raised prices this much?

Ah...Lords and Ladies, tis a preponderous reason for my most rescent request from the fair folk of Santa Rosa. Thou see-est the wisdom in the whimsy! For Mica dost said unto me thinkest fast about thy latest musings on yon low tambered lute, fore the ides of March shall be visited upon thee in April after the 15th if thou dost delay in setting the thing, in which thou catchith the striking of the string, in motion with the greasing of the palm! And so with the words of the fairest Mica still shimmering in the air, I did the DEED most unfowl! (Me not being a chicken) It was a sage decision to be true... fore the led's of crimson red were free for the asking. I dare not wait upon the morrow, to be visited by magnamoniuos sorrow of regret most disconserting, and the wish to be deceased... and not strike before the 20% increase! For now when fretting and strutting upon the darkest stage and not seeing my neck through the midst of haze, I will throw the switch and cast my lot and shout On thou crimson bloody spots! The playing's the thing in which to catch the sustaining of the string! (appologies to those who hated Bill S in school and didn't order 2 weeks ago.)

Man,
I've seen publishing contracts that I've had an easier time understanding.  HA!!!!
If I had to guess, I'd say it's about ordering a bass w/ LEDs!?!? LOL
I guess Bill S was discussed on those days I skipped class to hang out in the music room.

Chew got it! (Bill S = William Shakesphere)

I don't own one yet but I can,t see a slight price increase getting in my way

Love hurts??!
Even the love for this guitars.
Paul
 
PS: about that beautiful text ... well ...printing time again!

I checked out the updated Custom Quote... What happened to the blackened hardware option? Is it gone???

A price increase only makes those we have that much more precious...
 
The irony in my case, is that I was drawn to my first Alembic (Fretless Excel 4) by it's price. My dealer had it on special. The rest as they say...is history.
 
The quality spoke for itself though, and I would have bought it even at the new price.  Truly the best I ever played!
 
Rami

I'm not satisfied with the supplier for the blackened brass hardware, and I've got samples out with some candidates for a new vendor.  
 
It can be challenging to find a great supplier for the small quantities we make (like the hardware for one instrument). We are not offering the option right now since what is available is not up to our quality standards.
 
You can be sure I'll make an announcement to the Club as soon as I've found another partner to work with on the blackened brass.