Alembic Guitars Club

Connecting => Swap Shop and Wish Lists => Seen on craigslist, eBay, and elsewhere => Topic started by: pocket8 on October 27, 2008, 11:29:32 AM

Title: Nice looking Series I 4 String Bass (#77 717)
Post by: pocket8 on October 27, 2008, 11:29:32 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/Alembic-Series-1-4-string-bass-1977-Very-Good-Shape_W0QQitemZ290270607221QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item290270607221&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318
 
Nice looking bass, $3,999.00 starting bid... $4,500 BIN.

Title: Nice looking Series I 4 String Bass (#77 717)
Post by: briant on October 27, 2008, 11:33:49 AM

Check out the close-up of the headstock.
 
hint: the A string if you're wondering still...

Title: Nice looking Series I 4 String Bass (#77 717)
Post by: ralphl on October 27, 2008, 02:23:36 PM

I have dealt with this seller several times before. He is trustworthy, honest and packs basses very well for shipping.  
 
I'm on the fence with this one. Mighty pretty! But then again, with this economy, maybe I can find a deal on an new 5 string? Waiting for inspiration....
 
But so everyone knows, I think this seller is an honest, straight shooter.

Title: Nice looking Series I 4 String Bass (#77 717)
Post by: glocke on October 30, 2008, 03:05:23 AM

brian,
 
Im not sure I see anything wrong with the headstock.  what is it you see?

Title: Nice looking Series I 4 String Bass (#77 717)
Post by: adriaan on October 30, 2008, 03:30:36 AM

The A string is wound to the tuner post from the outside. Perhaps just to get rid of a string rattle on the nut?

Title: Nice looking Series I 4 String Bass (#77 717)
Post by: uonra on November 01, 2008, 02:55:59 AM

I deal with this seller in May 2008, a SC standard, when I receive the bass one off the backplate from the tuning keys was missing, from time to time I ask him,he promis me already several times to send it, I never received.
I payd him direct, and he never mention it on ebay because he is waiting my evaluation before.
Not a big deal but it is good to know.
Claude  
Belgium

Title: Nice looking Series I 4 String Bass (#77 717)
Post by: ralphl on November 01, 2008, 12:33:31 PM

Claude,
Interesting. He is usually quick to support his sales. I'd contact him again and stress his promise to get you the part. It is only ethical. He owes you that part. Do not let him off the hook.
But you are right, it is good to know that a person who has been a good seller to me(4 basses from him so far) can be lazy and uncaring of others. Still, my experience has been good.