http://cgi.ebay.com/Alembic-Series-1-Quilted-Maple-Bass-Guitar-New-Mint_W0QQitemZ7362888138QQcategoryZ4713QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Isn't this the GGuitars bass that was pulled from EBAY because of the Alembic MAP policy?

I.e., This bass right here:
 
http://club.alembicguitars.net/Images/395/21417.html?1129850057

Here'a a quote from the seller:
 
The bass is perfect, and I am authorized by Alembic to sell this inatrument complete with warranty. Feel free to inquire with Alembic about Trevor Lindsey. I was also their clinician for 20 years. You are welcome to call me at the shop number I emailed to you. Unfortunately, I can not do a lengthy layaway, and your offer of $5,000.00 is way too low. I have much more money into the instrument at my wholesale cost. This is however an outstanding instrument of the finest caliber, and you would be very pleased with it.  
 
Anybody know if this guy is legit or full of sh*te?

Trevor is TOTALLY legit, and a long time friend of the family. Last saw him at Mica's wedding where he was up on stage jamming. He's a hell of a player too.
 
Valentino

whats a MAP policy?

MAP = minimum advertised price
 
Many manufacturers set minmum prices (or maximum discounts of list) that dealers can advertise for products. Customers may, however, negotiate a lower price with the dealer.

Thanks, Val.
 
I'm just wondering why this guitar was still on the GGUITARS site while this guy had it on EBAY. I'm assuming it was wholesaled to this guy. Then the first auction was pulled due to other dealers complaining that the price was too low, even though the new auction is identical (BIN = $5995), save for the opening bid price (now $5495 vs. $5295). Then again, $5k is WAY too low of a price.  
 
I'm confused, LOL!

Anybody have Trevor's email address or contact #? I can't access my EBAY acct. and I'd like to make him an offer on the bass. Unlike some of those that wrote him, I have the cash.

Hi, Kevin,
 
seems that BIN has now increased to USD 6.995. Seems strange to me...
 
Speicky

Me too! I certainly wouldn't mind owning a Series I for half price, even though it's really not my speed (excepting the 5A quilt top/back lams) but it appears this guy is playing a guess my price game which I have little patience for.
 
Trevor appears to have missed that at these prices, customers want what they want. Unless this is your exact dream bass, and/or you're getting it for a killer deal, I imagine most of the people in the market for a hi-buck Series bass will pay full boat and custom spec a new order themselves.  
 
Just my $0.02.

C'mon..nobody here has the guy's contact info?

Hmmmm..not one bid and 7hrs. to go. I'm surprised EBAY hasn't pulled the auction with all the offers to the seller documented in the questions area. As far as I remember, offering to buy off the block is verboten in EBAY-land and is supposed to result in suspension of your membership.

The auction has ended with no bids. It has now been put back on the blocks and has currently 11 bids, the highest at $3001.

And with no reserve it's definitely going to go this time!