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Title: Alembic Stanley Clarke Series 2
Post by: thebass on July 07, 2008, 11:24:27 PM

Just in case you might have missed this one:
 Alembic Stanley Clarke Series 2 on ebay (http://cgi.ebay.com/Alembic-Stanley-Clarke-Series-2-Cocobollo_W0QQitemZ200235844170QQihZ010QQcategoryZ4713QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
 
(Message edited by thebass on July 07, 2008)

Title: Alembic Stanley Clarke Series 2
Post by: elwoodblue on July 07, 2008, 11:27:27 PM

nice...I think I'd lower the action an inch or so.

Title: Alembic Stanley Clarke Series 2
Post by: angelboy on July 08, 2008, 05:15:38 AM

...and the price

Title: Alembic Stanley Clarke Series 2
Post by: glocke on July 08, 2008, 07:02:14 AM

couldnt one get a brand new one built for that price?
 
it is a beauty though

Title: Alembic Stanley Clarke Series 2
Post by: bsee on July 08, 2008, 07:08:59 AM

Base list price for a Series II four string is now $17,700.  If you get max discount and no additional features, you're looking at about $13,300 plus case, taxes and shipping charges.  I guess the short answer is no, you can't get a new one for just under $10,000.

Title: Alembic Stanley Clarke Series 2
Post by: keurosix on July 08, 2008, 08:21:32 AM

Don't forget the custom options add to the base price: Bevelled peghead; Front laser LEDS (blue too?) Blue side LEDS, extra 1st position fret marker & Laser LED; Abalone (included in Series 2 price?) CocoBolo is also an upcharge for SC model. Very pretty bass. Would like to see a pic with all the LEDs on.
Kris

Title: Alembic Stanley Clarke Series 2
Post by: glocke on July 09, 2008, 04:27:05 AM

guess that price is in the ballpark.  funny thing is, Ive often thought about having a bass like this built....I wonder what the shipping charges to the states would be.

Title: Alembic Stanley Clarke Series 2
Post by: rolty on July 14, 2008, 09:24:25 AM

I bought the sister of this one, he had a pair made and I got the fretless. You can see this bass under construction  here (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=7691)
If he says its mint, be assured it is, when I collected mine from him it was totally spotless in every way, including the case and all accessories.
The only thing I dont understand is why he had a pair of instruments built at huge expense and then sells them a year later...

Title: Alembic Stanley Clarke Series 2
Post by: lozbass on July 20, 2008, 01:03:48 AM

Hi, I just picked this up from Mike, the original owner (he commissioned the bass - you'll see the thread in Factory to Customer).  As rolty suggests, the bass is absolutely as new - stunning - the sale included all the original accessories (and more).  Mike is an incredible person to deal with (an aesthete with exquisite taste).  He also has an extraordinary collection of basses, part of which appears to turn over fairly frequently (I think this explains the sale of the pair of year-old custom short-scales).  As for price, well it wasn't cheap but the spec is stunning - all that's listed above (thanks bsee and keurosix) plus extra laminates, a stunning logo, and yes, the front leds are blue lasers.  I don't know what the original price was, however, including carriage, import tax and VAT - around an extra 23 or 24% in total - it must have been around $30,000 (probably in excess of this).  The action is a little high for me - I also use extremely light guage strings - I'll see my luthier this week and have the necessary adujustments made.  When all is done, I'll post some pictures.

Title: Alembic Stanley Clarke Series 2
Post by: artswork99 on July 20, 2008, 06:34:11 AM

Congratulations on your bass and welcome to the club Lawrence!  Enjoy that beauty.
Play it Healthy!
Art

Title: Alembic Stanley Clarke Series 2
Post by: jacko on July 21, 2008, 05:05:32 AM

Congratulations on the new Bass Lawrence. Seeing as you're in Manchester I'll expect to see you at Bass Day on the 9th November. There should be at least 3 Alembic players there.
 
Graeme

Title: Alembic Stanley Clarke Series 2
Post by: tbrannon on July 21, 2008, 07:14:18 AM

Congratulations Lawrence- I watched the build thread on that bass and was quite taken with the top on it.  
 
If you check the FAQ section there are several REALLY good instructional posts on adjusting the action on Alembics.  I was always really gun shy about messing with my instruments, but Joey's directions for setting up Alembics broke the ice for me and now I'm able to dial in ALL my instruments and adjust for any seasonal changes or desired tweaks.

Title: Alembic Stanley Clarke Series 2
Post by: lozbass on July 21, 2008, 09:58:57 AM

Hi all, thanks for the welcome, comments and advice - it's great to join you with this my first foray into Alembic ownership.  I have to say that the bass is a joy to behold and play - I've been fortunate enough to have some exotic and very beautiful basses but nothing has come close to this in terms of craft and artistry (and sound) - the timber and finishing is truly unbelievable.  I'll have the bass set-up properly - I use very light strings - in the next week or so and then report more.  Thanks for the tip on action adjustment posts - I'm a bit concerned about doing the work myself but will pass on the leads to the tech. (we have a great guy here in Manchester).  Jacko - I'll certainly be at Bass Day - last year was incredible!  More soon - thanks again!

Title: Alembic Stanley Clarke Series 2
Post by: David Houck on July 26, 2008, 08:01:41 AM

Hi Lawrence, congrats and welcome to the board!  Wonderful bass!!