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Title: Orion from Germany
Post by: savuok on May 31, 2015, 05:49:02 AM

I found this in German ebay http://m.ebay.de/itm/121662704143?nav=SEARCH (http://m.ebay.de/itm/121662704143?nav=SEARCH)
Even though I was searching for a 5 string bass this seems too tempting.. What should be a fair price?  Moreover, from the pics it seems to be in a good condition. The serial is like 99ow11938 and if I am correct it is a 1999 bass?

Title: Orion from Germany
Post by: edwardofhuncote on May 31, 2015, 06:14:02 AM

That's a pretty one savuok... looks like a zebrawood top on a mahogany core. 1999 is correct for the year.  
 
Not sure about European pricing... the last few Orion basses I've seen sold between $1500 - $2000 USD, but I think they were all 5-string models, which tend to fetch a little more. Some of our European brothers might advise you better.

Title: Orion from Germany
Post by: keith_h on May 31, 2015, 07:57:12 AM

The price equates to roughly $770 US. I would say that is an excellent price for a 4 string if everything is in good shape and working order.  
 
Keith

Title: Orion from Germany
Post by: FC Bass on May 31, 2015, 09:27:15 AM

Petty sure that price will go way up at the end of the auction, I think it will end somewhere between 1200-1700 Euro.

Title: Orion from Germany
Post by: harald_rost on May 31, 2015, 11:37:55 PM

Yes, I think price will go up to about 1500 Euro. There are usually only few Alembics on Ebay in Germany over the time. Now it seems to be Alembic season:
http://kleinanzeigen.ebay.de/anzeigen/s-alembic/k0 (http://kleinanzeigen.ebay.de/anzeigen/s-alembic/k0)
Harald

Title: Orion from Germany
Post by: sonicus on June 01, 2015, 12:21:33 AM

Harald
 
     That ESP Linkshander (left handed) bass looks quite innovative as far as the external power source wiring is concerned.
 
 Wolf