Alembic Guitars Club

Connecting => Swap Shop and Wish Lists => Seen on craigslist, eBay, and elsewhere => Topic started by: crobbins on January 07, 2011, 06:14:00 PM

Title: Tribute Bass
Post by: crobbins on January 07, 2011, 06:14:00 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/Alembic-5-string-Tribute-Bass-/180608512671?pt=Guitar&hash=item2a0d1b329f

Title: Tribute Bass
Post by: tubeperson on January 11, 2011, 01:08:49 PM

This sold on e-Bay today.  It is a very nice piece.  The seller came by my office with the bass last week, and it was gorgeous.  Good luck to the winning bidder.

Title: Tribute Bass
Post by: jon_jackson on January 11, 2011, 04:30:07 PM

I was fortunate enough to be the successful bidder on this bass and am very much looking forward to her arrival.
-Jon

Title: Tribute Bass
Post by: echo008 on January 11, 2011, 05:59:41 PM

Wow!
Congrats Jon.
I must have looked at that listing about a dozen times trying to think of a way to make it happen.

Title: Tribute Bass
Post by: lbpesq on January 11, 2011, 06:28:56 PM

Jon:
 
I know this bass well as the original owner, the Flaxman, (well known among the long time members of the club), is a buddy.  It is truly a remarkable instrument that will blow you away.  Congrats and enjoy.
 
Bill, tgo

Title: Tribute Bass
Post by: crobbins on January 11, 2011, 06:51:12 PM

Congrats.....

Title: Tribute Bass
Post by: mike1762 on January 12, 2011, 03:04:43 AM

Sorry for Flax, but happy for Jon.  It has one of the more unique pieces of Coco Bolo I've ever seen.

Title: Tribute Bass
Post by: tubeperson on January 13, 2011, 08:43:35 AM

Jon, when you see this bass, you will forget any loved ones for a while.  The quilt is spectacular, the knobs are terrific, and the back is the most seductive bookmatched back of Coco Bolo I have ever seen.  I tried to bid against you, and perhaps dorve up the price, but you will feel it is worth it.  I did. Just remember at some time you must come back down to earth and greet your human and pet loved ones as well.  Congratulations and play it well and often!

Title: Tribute Bass
Post by: jon_jackson on January 13, 2011, 04:12:23 PM

Jeff shipped her today, after digging out of 2 feet of snow!  I've been an admirer of Scarlet since the FTC.  Now, if UPS can just not run over the box...No extra charge for the service.
-Jon

Title: Tribute Bass
Post by: glocke on January 14, 2011, 02:58:55 AM

Having seen Scarlet at the NJ Alembic gathering, I can say I am envious even though Im not a 5 string player...its a beautiful instrument.  Its unfortunate jeff had to part with it, hope he is doing ok!

Title: Tribute Bass
Post by: pace on January 14, 2011, 12:21:16 PM

Congrats Jon!!!! I played Scarlet for a few minutes at the NJ Gathering, and I think it's an amazing bass....

Title: Tribute Bass
Post by: David Houck on January 16, 2011, 07:17:24 PM

Congrats Jon!!

Title: Tribute Bass
Post by: jon_jackson on January 16, 2011, 07:21:00 PM

How long can tracking show in transit?  Tuesday can't come soon enough...