Alembic Guitars Club

Connecting => Swap Shop and Wish Lists => Seen on craigslist, eBay, and elsewhere => Topic started by: poor_nigel on September 19, 2010, 02:15:37 PM

Title: S I on eBay for $2,500
Post by: poor_nigel on September 19, 2010, 02:15:37 PM: http://cgi.ebay.com/1976-Alembic-Series-1-long-Scale-Bass-Maple-/180560737224?pt=Guitar&hash=item2a0a4233c8

Something wrong with this bass that I am not seeing? If I was not moving in two weeks to California, I would not be posting this, and would swoop it at the end of action. It certainly looks like a good deal at under $3K. Seller has good feedback, too.
Title: S I on eBay for $2,500
Post by: sonicus on September 19, 2010, 02:34:31 PM: Yes, I saw that . I was asking my self the same question ? There do seem to be a few dings and dents , etc. I say go for it ! It looks inviting. I wonder how the electronics are holding out and if there is an RF/noise issue?
Title: S I on eBay for $2,500
Post by: lbpesq on September 19, 2010, 03:00:26 PM: And it belonged to the guy from Black Oak Arkansas! Go Jim Dandy, Go!

As for the RF/noise issue, I have a '76 Series I guitar and a '77 Series I 12 string guitar that have not had the upgrade and have no RF/noise problems.

Thomas: Welcome to the left coast. So whereabouts are you heading?

Bill, tgo
Title: S I on eBay for $2,500
Post by: mike1762 on September 19, 2010, 04:00:58 PM: There was a SI for sale recently that had a repaired decapitation. I can't remember if it was this one or not.
Title: S I on eBay for $2,500
Post by: longhorncat on September 19, 2010, 06:29:49 PM: I do remember pictures of this bass were used by scammers a few month back.
Title: S I on eBay for $2,500
Post by: David Houck on September 19, 2010, 06:47:36 PM: There was a thread here discussing a Series I on Ebay back in June (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=11503) which was also owned by George Hughen. I'm guessing it's the same bass; must not have sold last time.
Title: S I on eBay for $2,500
Post by: sonicus on September 19, 2010, 06:51:15 PM: Since there seem to be concerns about this instrument then perhaps it would be prudent to ask for a phone discussion with the seller before bidding if any one here is planing on going for it . I would ask for the FULL serial number for sure ! You could also discuss shipping and packing and insurance arrangements
or pick up in person as the listing mentions.

(Message edited by sonicus on September 19, 2010)
Title: S I on eBay for $2,500
Post by: gtrguy on September 20, 2010, 11:42:08 AM: You can see the number is 76 504. I do remember seeing the photo of this bass somewhere before. It looks nice.

Dave
Title: S I on eBay for $2,500
Post by: David Houck on September 20, 2010, 12:17:45 PM: It's finally received a couple of bids. A little more than an hour left.
Title: S I on eBay for $2,500
Post by: sonicus on September 20, 2010, 12:32:16 PM: Perhaps, in the final minutes or so the bidding frenzy begins . I send my congratulations to the winner if they are an Alembic Club /Forum participant . I am not bidding . Auctions can be adrenaline producing experiences .
Title: S I on eBay for $2,500
Post by: David Houck on September 20, 2010, 01:33:48 PM: $2,850
Title: S I on eBay for $2,500
Post by: longhorncat on September 20, 2010, 04:00:20 PM: Add in shipping and that's only $100 less than they've been selling for recently.
Long scale Series are a tough sell.
Title: S I on eBay for $2,500
Post by: briant on September 22, 2010, 01:12:35 PM: Long scale Series are a tough sell.

They are? That's exactly what I'd want.
Title: S I on eBay for $2,500
Post by: longhorncat on September 22, 2010, 02:23:55 PM: Then you're in luck, they sell for several hundred below a comparable medium scale. Short scales bring even more.