Hello friends,
I currently have several Alembic Basses for sale.
As many of you know, I own a company that specializes in Pro Audio gear and high end instruments.
I mainly sell pro audio gear for studio and live sound but I also buy/sell and trade high end instruments when possible.
Below is my current list of Alembic basses.
Please message me if you have any interest.
Thanks



1. Persuader 4 string - 1986, Near mint condition.
https://reverb.com/item/12002216-alembic-persuader-4-string-bass-32-medium-scale-1986-zebrawood



2. Persuader 5 string - 1988, Very good condition.
https://reverb.com/item/11319287-alembic-persuader-custom-5-string-bass-jj-quilted-maple-7-piece-neck-1988



3. Elan 5 string - 1990, Near mint condition.
https://reverb.com/item/11693570-alembic-elan-5-string-long-scale-bass-guitar-1990-grape-burst



4. Brown Bass - 2001, Very good condition.
Not yet listed. Email if interested and I will send photos and details.
Asking $4750


5. Brown Bass w LED's - 2008,  near mint condition.
Not yet listed. Email if interested and I will send photos and details.
Asking $5900

Update: Elan 5 and Brown Bass 2001 are SOLD. Persuader 4, Persuader 5 and Brown Bass 2008 still available.




1. Persuader 4 string - 1986, Near mint condition.
https://reverb.com/item/12002216-alembic-persuader-4-string-bass-32-medium-scale-1986-zebrawood



2. Persuader 5 string - 1988, Very good condition.
https://reverb.com/item/11319287-alembic-persuader-custom-5-string-bass-jj-quilted-maple-7-piece-neck-1988


(SOLD) 3. Elan 5 string - 1990, Near mint condition.
https://reverb.com/item/11693570-alembic-elan-5-string-long-scale-bass-guitar-1990-grape-burst


(SOLD) 4. Brown Bass - 2001, Very good condition.
Not yet listed. Email if interested and I will send photos and details.
Asking $4750


5. Brown Bass w LED's - 2008,  near mint condition.
Not yet listed. Email if interested and I will send photos and details.
Asking $5900

Persuader 5 looks very interesting. I love the idea of a 32" 5 string. No cash at the moment, though.

Persuader 4 - (SOLD)

Persuader 5 - Price drop to $2500.


Starting new thread for 2008 Brown Bass.

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That Persuader 5-string speaks to me... the Distillate body and 3 purpleheart lams really make it a nice classy bass. Now, if only I weren't saving up for neck surgery. Doh!

Distillate body?

The upper horn on a Distillate is a different shape than the one on this Persuader.  Rest of the Persuader body does look similar to a Distillate, though.

Right, because this is a Persuader. 
At least that is what Alembic chose to declare it as.

I think the Distillate electronics package was one of the first non-series electronics that Alembics put out at the cusp of the seventies and eighties and whose most common bodies had two upper horn lengths, short and long, and maintained an Alembic aesthetic and quality of construction.  The body shape can be applied to other electronics packages, and the Distillate electronics can end up in different bodies. 

I think, I mean, I just walked into an enclosed space, on a train, that reeked of youthful indiscretion and incinerated trichomes.  So, the lasting effects of the jape of the youthful and the residue of the Devil's Lettuce may be affecting the accuracy of the description.

That said, here's an article from a more articulate person to add some information: http://www.vintageguitar.com/3920/alembic-distillate-dmsb/

Seriously, though...this ain't the Festival Express!

Zut, you lost me on that one.

It is evident by the serial number that it is a Persuader. Always has been, always will be.
If Alembic marked it as a Persuader, then a Persuader I will call it.

Thanks



That said, if you buy it from me, you can call it whatever you want to. LOL

Well, that's good, because I am not looking for a debate, either.  I agree with you, that just by looking at the bass, that it ain't a Distillate.  It is a Persuader.  I concur.

Now that the confusion here is hopefully resolved now, best of luck with the sale.

The bass is now up for auction on ebay.
Low starting bid and no reserve.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/312142554564



I shall let the free market decide what it is worth.

As a former owner of this bass, I can verify that it plays well, and has great thunder in it. Very unique with the 3 purple heart laminates, and a rare 5 string in this model, whatever it is. Good balance, and is in great shape. Good luck with the sale Jon. Cheers!

Joe

OK, I'm in.