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Title: 1985 Alembic Distillate 8 String Bass Guitar on EBay
Post by: gtrguy on March 27, 2012, 11:38:12 AM

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.

Title: 1985 Alembic Distillate 8 String Bass Guitar on EBay
Post by: pas on March 27, 2012, 01:57:47 PM

It's been sitting out there for months.  I believe the seller originally had it listed for $5500, so it's come down somewhat.

Title: 1985 Alembic Distillate 8 String Bass Guitar on EBay
Post by: hieronymous on March 27, 2012, 03:24:36 PM

Here's an earlier thread on it (http://club.alembic.com/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.

Title: 1985 Alembic Distillate 8 String Bass Guitar on EBay
Post by: pauldo on March 27, 2012, 05:02:09 PM

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

Title: 1985 Alembic Distillate 8 String Bass Guitar on EBay
Post by: pace on March 27, 2012, 05:12:12 PM

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!

Title: 1985 Alembic Distillate 8 String Bass Guitar on EBay
Post by: hieronymous on March 27, 2012, 06:48:41 PM

Part of me wonders if this is the guy that used to have Godzilla figures in his auctions?

Title: 1985 Alembic Distillate 8 String Bass Guitar on EBay
Post by: rraymond on March 27, 2012, 08:16:33 PM

I don't know if it's the same guy, but I loved his auctions, too!  The Cast
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/127286.jpg)
  The Heist
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/127287.jpg)
  Now, what?
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/127288.jpg)

Title: 1985 Alembic Distillate 8 String Bass Guitar on EBay
Post by: gtrguy on March 27, 2012, 10:47:24 PM

Everybody knows you can't play bass with three claws on each paw, what were they thinking?

Title: 1985 Alembic Distillate 8 String Bass Guitar on EBay
Post by: rraymond on April 01, 2012, 11:18:37 AM

Maybe they are double-bass players looking to get into electric? I'm sure they have monster chops!
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/127731.jpg)

Title: 1985 Alembic Distillate 8 String Bass Guitar on EBay
Post by: longhorncat on April 01, 2012, 04:19:55 PM

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.

Title: 1985 Alembic Distillate 8 String Bass Guitar on EBay
Post by: wookie on April 01, 2012, 04:42:37 PM

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.

Title: 1985 Alembic Distillate 8 String Bass Guitar on EBay
Post by: hieronymous on April 04, 2012, 05:46:31 PM

Looks like it sold for around $3500...