Alembic Guitars Club
Connecting => Swap Shop and Wish Lists => Seen on craigslist, eBay, and elsewhere => Topic started by: aquaman on May 01, 2008, 04:42:16 PM
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Looks like this will be a long bid period with a $2.25 current bid. The bass is a beaut!
link (http://cgi.ebay.com/Alembic-Exploiter-4-String-Electric-Bass-Guitar-USA_W0QQitemZ230248914400QQihZ013QQcategoryZ4713QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting)
(Message edited by davehouck on May 02, 2008)
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Wow- beautiful flame on that bass. Signature setup too!
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Very nice feature set.
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Any guesses on what it will go for? I want it!
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The electronics, back body laminate, Purpleheart neck lams, Purpleheart body lams; this is a very nice Exploiter. The selling price will depend on how many people are in the market right now for a very nice Exploiter. My wild guess is $2,500 - 3,500. I didn't see mention of a case, which for this bass is significant; so interested bidders should ask.
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according to the listing the bass comes with psuedo envelope filters. I gotta get me some of them!
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I saw this one when it first appeared. Should be at least that, Dave. Exploiter/Spoilers have been going for $2500. We'll see, but I think $3500 is a pretty good deal for that one. The wood is great, it's 15-20 years newer than most Exploiters out there and there's purpleheart in the neck. The thing has to really thunder. I wondered if it was a 32 or 34? Looks 34 to me.
-bob
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The seller replied to my email...unfortunately (and strange) that the case is not included. They don't have it.
-Ken
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Very nice, and additionally it has the long Spyder headstock....
Oliver (spyderman)
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They've added that it's a 34. With no case, bidders should communicate with the seller and feel really comfortable about the shipping. And I agree, it does seem just a little strange.
Bob, I couldn't remember how much Exploiter/Spoilers had been trading for; so you're probably right that my guess will be low. It's already at $1,850 with a little less than six days to go.
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Bid is currently $3,550 and still a day to go. Very curious to see what the winning bid will be. Any guess how high it will go?
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How high it will or how high it should? If it were a straight Signature Deluxe, I'd say anywhere between where it is and $4K. As an Exploiter, you never know.
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Interesting that the 'K' serial no makes it an essence. Wonder how many of the original essence features have been retained.
Graeme
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Well, Graeme, it seems like it still has a mahogany body core...
Seriously, though, in that timeframe, the price list was a bit screwed up and you could add features to an Essence until it turned into a Signature or even Series I bass in everything but name and save a few hundred dollars. Bass Central ordered an awful lot of Essence basses that looked like SC Signature models, though usually with Europa electronics.
Technically, this one probably would have been better off with a C serial number for Custom.
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YES! YES! YES! I got it! $3550! The bass has a walnut core and upgraded Signature electronics with two Q switches. When I spoke to Alembic, they were at a loss as to why it had the 'K' in the serial number, as very little of the Essence is evidence; as bsee suggests a 'C' would be a better description. I've wanted an 'Exploiter' since seeing John play one on Baba O'Riley/WGFA in 'The Kids Are Alright' and now I've got it! It's coming to the U.K (in a hard case I hasten to add) and I'll post some pics when it arrives. YES!(Sorry, I'm a bit excited!)
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Wow! Congratulations from a fellow Exploiter owner! (even if only a Spoiler - yours looks sweet!)
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Big congratulations- it's a lovely bass and we'll hold you to the promise for pictures!
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Congrats Gareth!!!
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Gareth,
Congrats on the acquisition. Shrewd purchase. You will love this bass! From a fellow Exploiter owener too. Welcome to the family!
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That's a good deal Gareth. There can't be many exploiters over here and I'd love to play one. If you're anywhere near edinburgh let me know and we can arrange another Alembic get together.
Graeme
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congrats from me also, Gareth, and welcome to the club (again)
Christian
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Sorry to do this but you're going to be jealous! The Exploiter is brand new! The seller bought out a warehouse which contained the bass and because he isn't an Alembic dealer he put it on ebay. It has never been played! I have spoken to him and he has more Alembics which he hasn't put on yet; he is a good guy called Irwin and his shop is in NY. tel: 516043306969 5164336969 or check his site www.allmusicinc.com (http://www.allmusicinc.com) . There are no Alembics on there at the moment, but it shows he is the real thing.
(Message edited by davehouck on May 10, 2008)
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update on the phone number - 5164336969