Steve Miller's California Special

Started by bassfingers, November 30, 2014, 03:59:52 AM

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paexplorer

That's been there for years. They won't come off the $3500 price and it's simply not worth it. Unless you have the irresistible urge to own something of Steves and don't mind over paying for the privilege.

bassfingers

Can't say I'm a major fan of his,though I like what I've heard.I like the idea that they can be had for less than that price though.

bassfingers


 
I'm a bass player but I'd be seriously tempted by this one.

jazzyvee

The sound of Alembic is medicine for the soul!
http://www.alembic.com/info/fc_ktwins.html

FC Bass

Plz let me check it out for you :-) (guitar is in Holland, iirc he also has a nice Elan for sale)
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bassfingers

Oh no!!!.I'm picking up a very special bass in two weeks time (details to follow).I shall bookmark the seller details and keep an eye on this one as I'll have to continue saving.Thanks for the heads up Jazzyvee.

paexplorer

I wonder if that's a California special. Looks more like a vector body. Perhaps a custom electrum.

jazzyvee

I did wonder if the bridge was added after purchase by an owner as the vol knob is right up against the Khaler and also the jack socket is damn close too compared to the California at the top of the thread.
The sound of Alembic is medicine for the soul!
http://www.alembic.com/info/fc_ktwins.html

paexplorer

Don't see a CS in the serial number, so it's definately not a California Special. Much sexier body lines too. Didn't do the research, but there's an E in the serial number, so my guess is it's technically an electrum electronics package with custom body. Agree that the jack and volume look too close for the Kahler to be stock.

bassfingers

The vol knob is almost prohibitively close to the bridge.For that reason I feel less aggrieved at not being able to afford it just now.I shall however be back in the Alembic fold in just over a week's time.I never thought it would happen but fate has smiled on me.