http://cgi.ebay.com/1976-Alembic-Series-1-long-Scale-Bass-Maple-/180560737224?pt=Guitar&hash=item2a0a4233c8
Something wrong with this bass that I am not seeing? If I was not moving in two weeks to California, I would not be posting this, and would swoop it at the end of action. It certainly looks like a good deal at under $3K. Seller has good feedback, too.
Yes, I saw that . I was asking my self the same question ? There do seem to be a few dings and dents , etc. I say go for it ! It looks inviting. I wonder how the electronics are holding out and if there is an RF/noise issue?
And it belonged to the guy from Black Oak Arkansas! Go Jim Dandy, Go!
As for the RF/noise issue, I have a '76 Series I guitar and a '77 Series I 12 string guitar that have not had the upgrade and have no RF/noise problems.
Thomas: Welcome to the left coast. So whereabouts are you heading?
Bill, tgo
There was a SI for sale recently that had a repaired decapitation. I can't remember if it was this one or not.
I do remember pictures of this bass were used by scammers a few month back.
There was a thread here discussing a Series I on Ebay back in June (http://club.alembicguitars.net/index.php?topic=11503) which was also owned by George Hughen. I'm guessing it's the same bass; must not have sold last time.
Since there seem to be concerns about this instrument then perhaps it would be prudent to ask for a phone discussion with the seller before bidding if any one here is planing on going for it . I would ask for the FULL serial number for sure ! You could also discuss shipping and packing and insurance arrangements
or pick up in person as the listing mentions.
(Message edited by sonicus on September 19, 2010)
You can see the number is 76 504. I do remember seeing the photo of this bass somewhere before. It looks nice.
Dave
It's finally received a couple of bids. A little more than an hour left.
Perhaps, in the final minutes or so the bidding frenzy begins . I send my congratulations to the winner if they are an Alembic Club /Forum participant . I am not bidding . Auctions can be adrenaline producing experiences .
$2,850
Add in shipping and that's only $100 less than they've been selling for recently.
Long scale Series are a tough sell.
Long scale Series are a tough sell.
They are? That's exactly what I'd want.
Then you're in luck, they sell for several hundred below a comparable medium scale. Short scales bring even more.