Alembic Guitars Club

Connecting => Swap Shop and Wish Lists => Seen on craigslist, eBay, and elsewhere => Topic started by: gtrguy on March 12, 2015, 07:48:08 PM

Title: Elan
Post by: gtrguy on March 12, 2015, 07:48:08 PM

Here is a good one for those of you totally flush with cash and nothing to spend it on!
 
I know nothing (Sargent Schultz) more, just happened to see it.
 
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/msg/4925802298.html (http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/msg/4925802298.html)

Title: Elan
Post by: Enzo on March 12, 2015, 07:54:17 PM

Yeah nice one! There's a thread on Talkbass also, where the owner answer some questions.

Title: Elan
Post by: sonicus on March 12, 2015, 08:55:09 PM

This Bass looks to be very desirable. From ergonomics to pickup choice, Brass block . This bass looks like it has got it ! Alembic Thunder !  The ability to cut through the mix will be a walk in the park  providing your mind and hands will take you there .

Title: Elan
Post by: jazzyvee on March 13, 2015, 03:22:25 AM

I saw that yesterday and wondered about posting it here. It is indeed a superb bass and just my taste however the price is seriously optimistic. I suspect the seller is trying to recoup some of the refurb costs but that price is in the ball park for a very recent and decent series I or II bass. That would be an admirable partner for my S2 bass.
 
If it was in Europe, I'd be contacting the seller for negotiations.

Title: Elan
Post by: dtothec on March 13, 2015, 04:21:53 AM

He is searching for offers. Too bad it's not a 5 string I'd try to get him to a more realistic price!

Title: Elan
Post by: lbpesq on March 13, 2015, 06:15:05 AM

My impression is that someone (hint -senior management?) is pressuring him to sell when he doesn't want to.  Solution?  List it for $9K. Hey honey, I'm trying to sell it.  Listed it on cragslist and everything.
 
Bill, tgo

Title: Elan
Post by: keith_h on March 13, 2015, 07:52:18 AM

I think upper management would be a better term to use than senior management. I know my lovely wife wouldn't be too happy if I referred to her as a senior.  
 
Keith

Title: Elan
Post by: edwardofhuncote on March 13, 2015, 08:11:29 AM

I am absolutely sure there is a thread on this bass somewhere on this forum. Seems like the spa treatment it received at the Mothership was a gift from the wife. I just hate to see someone, especially a fellow bass player, in a shape where they have to part with something like that.

Title: Elan
Post by: FC Bass on March 13, 2015, 09:02:33 AM

Here's the showcase entry: http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/90721.html (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=8532)

Title: Elan
Post by: dtothec on March 13, 2015, 10:01:25 AM

Let's just call her what she is CEO!

Title: Elan
Post by: hifiguy on March 13, 2015, 11:11:58 AM

That is one exceptionally sweet bass even by Alembic standards.  That top is an eye-popper.