EXCELLENT shape.  I can't justify keeping this bass though.  It's got a 2 small dings in the back (tiny (back body by the neck)).  
 


 
 
asking $1,050
 
electro_mo_vegas@hotmail.com
 
or 618.719.1462

OBO.. trades possibly considered too

That is a very nice looking bass and a very reasonable price.  If I didn't already own a Spoiler I would be emailing you about it right now.

Thank you.  I hope someone will snatch it up for this nice price..  
 
Also comes with the original HSC.. Looks like they didn't see daylight much; the bass and case look that good.  Plays like a dream.  
 
Thanks for lookin', Ryan

In the event that anyone is interested at all in this bass please e-mail me at  
 
electro_mo_vegas@hotmail.com  
 
Thanks, Ryan

For all of you who have followed this thread, Ryan and I are close to making a deal.  I'm reaching out to the members of this discussion group to see if there is any helpful hints and/or ideas around packing this Bass for it's trip to Montreal, Canada.  Shipping, insurance, duties & taxes have all be dealt with, only the security to prevent damages.  Any and all help would be most welcome.
 
If anyone from the Alembic Family is listening in, a brief history of the Bass would be appreciated.
 
Thanks in advance, Ellery

Ellery & Ryan,
 
IME rule #1 is loosen the strings.  I also wrap the neck in bubble wrap (under the strings).  If there is enough room in the case or gig bag, I add bubble wrap there too.  I tend to get a slightly larger than required box and fill it with newspaper or shipping peanuts after I've gotten the case / gig bag in place.  Lately I've been re-using boxes that basses shipped to me have come in.  That doesn't leave a lot of room for adding newspaper or peanuts.  In those cases a flat sheet of bubble wrap on each side helps.
 
As far as security, I once sold a Series II in a Calzone case.  I locked the case and mailed the key to the buyer in a separate package.  That was probably a tad bit over the top.  What if the package with the key had gotten lost?
 
Peace,
 
James

Thank you James for your time and info.
 
Ellery

Ellery, bass is coming your way.. Thank you. Let me know when you get it.. Ryan

one big happy family. congratulations to the both of you, nice bass.
 
Mike

If you want to ship a bass or guitar, always use a hardshell case. Make sure the bass fits in it's case and if there's space left use paper or bubble wrap. Try to get your hands on a material like polystyreen or polyurethan to create a buffer between the outside of the case and the box. In case of Alembic weight, at least 2 inches to absorb the shocks. I always create a ring around the case to absorb shocks from all sides. The standard for drop testing is about 90cm, 10 times. Each side and some corner droppings. Broken necks means packaging failure in most cases. Never use flat materials to cover the whole case, if you use a flat pad of foam that covers the whole case on the outside, the effect is the same as a flat dive into the water. It hurts. As soon as I have some more time, I will take some pictures of examples to create a cushion for safe shipping. I'm working as a graphic designer at a packaging company so plenty of samples to show you.
 
Manfred

Really nice bass.  Another time and place and I'd have been interested in making it mine, too.  Hope all works out well for both.  Good how this Club helps members do that.
 
Good luck
 
Bill

Thanks Ryan, the Spoiler has arrived in perfect shape, and what a looker it is!  I'll post again in a little while from now after I've plugged it in.  
 
Thanks to everyone for their support. Ellery
 
(Message edited by lowlife on February 18, 2004)

Sounds like nothing I've every heard before, quite amazing, and going through a David Eden stack doesn't hurt, either.
Ellery

Glad it got there so quick... Even happier that you enjoy it.  Now you've got an Alembic family started.. Thank you... and all else, thanks for the support.  Take it easy all, Ryan
 
ps.. manfred, I'd be pretty interested to see those pics and whatever other info you've got on shipping.. That's all pretty interesting.