Saw this ad on EBay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1985-Alembic-Distillate-8-String-Bass-Guitar-/160753926647?pt=Guitar&hash=item256dae41f7 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/1985-Alembic-Distillate-8-String-Bass-Guitar-/160753926647?pt=Guitar&hash=item256dae41f7)
I don't know if it's a good price or not.
It's been sitting out there for months. I believe the seller originally had it listed for $5500, so it's come down somewhat.
Here's an earlier thread on it (http://club.alembicguitars.net/index.php?topic=11187) - much more reasonable price now! If I had the money I'd be tempted, but alas... Actually, I've been thinking about what basses I could sell to afford it, but haven't got past the thinking stage.
Yes - the price now is rather reasonable.
To me the condition of the case says that it hasn't been out much (read = slightly used condition). Indicating that the seller is very honest.
Worth making an offer on.
I'm buying a lottery ticket tomorrow! :-D
Paul TDO
I saw the seller's latest listing (flamed Koa SII), and wondered if this one ever sold... Same make, same price, waaayyy different features..... Nice to see a more realistic price~ very tempting to pull the trigger and put my current 8 on the block!
Part of me wonders if this is the guy that used to have Godzilla figures in his auctions?
I don't know if it's the same guy, but I loved his auctions, too! The Cast
(http://club.alembicguitars.net/Images/395/127286.jpg)
The Heist
(http://club.alembicguitars.net/Images/395/127287.jpg)
Now, what?
(http://club.alembicguitars.net/Images/395/127288.jpg)
Everybody knows you can't play bass with three claws on each paw, what were they thinking?
Maybe they are double-bass players looking to get into electric? I'm sure they have monster chops!
(http://club.alembicguitars.net/Images/395/127731.jpg)
The seller's name is Chris Harris and he seemed to be a nice guy.
He bought a Mark King from me last year.
Said it was for his brother, but I saw it sell on eBay two weeks later for $1500 more that I was asking.
Well maybe his brother didn't dig it. Though it would make me question the usage of the term nice to describe someone after that, especially with a $1500 motive. I think I'd be more apt to use terms like opportunistic or more commonly from my vernacular at least a slight douche bag. But that's just me.
Looks like it sold for around $3500...