I just completed the financial transaction and am awaiting shipment of one of the late Tim Bucher's basses (the beautiful custom Signature he got through Will Gunn). As a result I'm looking to sell my 86 Walnut Distillate and 73 walnut EB-3. I'm looking to get a fair price for each and have noticed that people are attempting to sell for a wide range prices both here and on eBay. I'll be posting photos when I return from Alaska (it was -28 F here this morning) but am wondering what fair prices would be. They are both in excellent condition with the Distillate being immaculate with no dings and not even a hint of crazing on the back. Does $2100 sound like a fair asking price for a Distillate of this age and does anyone know what a 73 EB3 would be worth?
 
By the way...thanks a ton Jazzyvee. I never would have been aware of the availability of one of Tim's basses if not for your response to one of my postings.

Blue Book on a '73 EB-3 ranges from:
 
condition  
60%/G = $575
70%/VG = $725
80%/VG+ = $900
90%/EXC = $1175
95%/EXC+ = $1450
98%/MINT = $1800
 
add $100-200 if it is the EB-3L (long scale - 34.5
 
Bill, tgo

Hi  
 
I have been patiently waiting for an Alembic Distillate in great condition.
 
I've been holding on to my tax return, so please post a pic .

Lee
 
I've PMed you.
 Let  me know if you didn't get my message.

Alright you guys, even if this transaction happens off the forum, we all need some pictures! :-)

Hey Hammer,  Got it.   Feels kinda like a blind date, she sounds beautiful, but still hoping to see her picture..LOL

Stuck in Fairbanks Alaska where I am coaching at the National Junior Olympics cross country ski meet so pics will need to wait until I return home to Minnesota next Tuesday. You would think that having lived in Minnesota for many years I'd be used to the cold but standing outside yesterday for 7 hours while the competition took place was numbing to say the least as we've had low temps of -25 to -30 F while we've been here. If I lived here I honestly don't know if I would ever let my Alembics out of the house in these temps.

1986 medium scale Walnut Distillate and 73 EB-3 are still up for sale.  Original buyer for Distillate needed adjustable nut.  Distillate is in great shape (see pics) $2,100 plus shipping.

 

 

 

 

 

Interesting strap button you have there.  I don't think I've ever seen anything like it.  It looks like a clever solution to get the bass to hang just as you like it.
 
Bill,tgo

OH , yes , I think I have seen this horn extension before . Was this bass on Ebay a few years ago ?

More than years  few now. I purchased it I believe in 2007 from a guy in Colorado. It looks a little different but does a great job preventing neck dive regardless of the position in which one plays. On the other hand, I've spoken with a number of other distillantes over the past several years and only one of them ever mentioned having a problem with neck dive.  
 
I hate to sell the thing but in the last three months I had a custom Signature Deluxe built and just accepted delivery of the late Tim Bucher's short scale, highly customized, Signature standard that he purchased from Will Gunn which Jazzyvee pointed out to me.

I'd love to see Tim Bucher's short scale!

I'll have both the bass I acquired from Tim's wife and my own Signature Deluxe up in the Showcase section within the next day or two. I just need to get some good shots of them.

86 Distillate still up for sale! It's in mint condition and waiting to move to a new home where it will be played. With two signatures on hand it just isn't getting the attention it deserves.

It's a pity that you are so far away. I would be interested in checking out your Distillate. Are you coming to the west coast any time soon ?