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Title: Six string bass balance k on ebay
Post by: inthelows on December 23, 2006, 08:22:31 PM
rklisme has a beauty going on ebay!
NLP
 balance k six link (http://cgi.ebay.com/Alembic-Coco-bolo-Balance-K-six-string-bass_W0QQitemZ230069921230QQihZ013QQcategoryZ4713QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
Title: Six string bass balance k on ebay
Post by: hifiguy on December 24, 2006, 04:06:57 PM
What a gorgeous instrument. It has to sound absolutely mind blowing.
 
Maybe Santa will buy it and deliver it to me for Festivus!
Title: Six string bass balance k on ebay
Post by: Bradley Young on December 24, 2006, 04:52:56 PM
It's a very fortunate thing that I'm immunized against GAS for that bass.
 
My wife would never forgive me.
 
Bradley
Title: Six string bass balance k on ebay
Post by: j_gary on December 24, 2006, 10:16:17 PM
Beautiful piece of work. Many 6er's look out of proportion to me, this baby is perfect.
 
Good luck!
Title: Six string bass balance k on ebay
Post by: jazzyvee on December 25, 2006, 01:24:52 PM
I agree J_Gary, that one does look very nice indeed.
Jazzyvee
Title: Six string bass balance k on ebay
Post by: pierreyves on December 25, 2006, 02:42:12 PM
the meaning of this sale on e-bay is mysterious....
the guy answer only I want to....but ???
I'ts a really new one from november 06...maybe the weight is too in exess ? The guy don't know to play six strings ??
Title: Six string bass balance k on ebay
Post by: inthelows on December 25, 2006, 05:45:07 PM
pierreyves..
This might help..on another thread.
NLP
six string thread link (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=15953)
Title: Six string bass balance k on ebay
Post by: lbpesq on December 26, 2006, 05:41:52 PM
Pierreyves:
 
Rory, the seller, is a long-time member of this forum and a neighbor of mine here in Oakland CA.  We all watched along in the FTC section as this bass was constructed.  I suspect if it was a series he wouldn't be selling.
 
Bill, tgo
Title: Six string bass balance k on ebay
Post by: flaxattack on December 26, 2006, 09:18:39 PM
it's anniversary electronics with bass/treble boosts for each p/u
 
we will all vouge for the seller
Title: Six string bass balance k on ebay
Post by: rklisme on December 28, 2006, 10:19:22 AM
Bill
 
You know me to well and could you please turn your amps down a little? My little house has been doing a lot or rocking and rolling lately! I knew I should have purchased earthquake insurance when you got your Series guitar! I still remember the sound of your Series guitar from visiting your studio, wow was it sweet. No mystery on the sale of my six string to most of you who know me but the most important thing is that it is a wonderful instrument that needs to be played and not shoved under my bed!  
 
Rory
Title: Six string bass balance k on ebay
Post by: the_8_string_king on December 30, 2006, 09:13:13 PM
I've seen quite a few stunning Balance K's, but this one really stands out as one of the most exceptional -between the stunning wood, the beveled peghead, and the extra cool custom electronics.
 
In fact, this bass specifically pushed me over the edge, into ordering my own Balance K.
 
If the neck was a little narrower, and there was ebony in it, I'd have been hoping I could meet your price.  Regardless, it's too awesome to not sell.
 
Serieshead or not, I can't grasp how you could let such a masterpiece go... but good luck with it.  I've not doubt that it'll make someone a very happy camper!
Title: Six string bass balance k on ebay
Post by: rklisme on January 01, 2007, 09:12:32 AM
Mark  
 
Happy New Year! Just like you love ebony in your basses I love the Series electronics! They seem to speak to me like nothing else. You are right on about one thing though it is tough to let it go! What a beauty! The neck on this is totally amazing and it can be played in every position with no effort what so ever. I am sure there will be some regrets if someone meets my price but who knows maybe a custom Series could be in my future! By the way thanks for the compliments and may the time pass swiftly on the build of your new bass!
 
Rory
Title: Six string bass balance k on ebay
Post by: tubeperson on January 02, 2007, 08:33:13 AM
Hey Rory,  why not just convert the 6 string to Series Electronics?  After all, you waited long enough for it to arrive new.  Also with a neck that fits, you must commits. If the bass fits....... and on and on and on!
 
I wish you a Happy and Healthy New Year!
Title: Six string bass balance k on ebay
Post by: olieoliver on January 02, 2007, 08:43:20 AM
Body thickness would probably prevent conversion to Series electronics. This is what I was told by Mica when I inquired about upgrading my Burl Maple MK to series.
Title: Six string bass balance k on ebay
Post by: tubeperson on January 02, 2007, 08:57:12 AM
Fat Boy pickups and a thin body?  What a contradiction.  It would be a shame for Rory to give up such a feel good/ good feel bass due to a lack of girth on the body.  Hopefully Mica can confirm this as it would be a good thought for anyone who orders a Balance K to keep in mind.  I share Rory's belief that once you have gone Series, there is no turning back.  Not that Anniversary electronics are a bad thing mind you (better than most other wiring out there and I own Alembic basses with them also). Thanks Ollie!  Still, if we can send Mars rovers into space, there should be some way to allow the conversion.  If Alembic can make that conversion, I imagine they would find a way to do it.  Perhaps an outbaord electronics center to go along with an SF-2 might work!
Title: Six string bass balance k on ebay
Post by: rklisme on January 02, 2007, 04:55:41 PM
Steve
 
Very good to hear from you. I tried to change before the bass was complete but alas it was to late. The electronics won't fit kinda like the bloody glove! Anyway, my price was not met so it is back to the drawing board!  
 
Rory
Title: Six string bass balance k on ebay
Post by: Bradley Young on January 02, 2007, 06:34:02 PM
If the electronics won't fit, you must play it!
 
Bradley
Title: Six string bass balance k on ebay
Post by: inthelows on January 04, 2007, 08:06:55 AM
I see that the reserve is met on the relisting.
Hopefully this will stimulate some healthy bidding for you!
Best of luck.
NLP
 new link (http://cgi.ebay.com/Alembic-Coco-bolo-Balance-K-six-string-bass_W0QQitemZ230073934736QQihZ013QQcategoryZ4713QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
Title: Six string bass balance k on ebay
Post by: the_8_string_king on January 09, 2007, 06:11:18 PM
Hey, thanks for the good wishes regarding my second custom, Rory!
 
Don't lose any money on that custom, whatever you do.  It's so awesome, sooner or later someone will be very happy to meet your price.
 
Hey, what do the 4-position bass&treble switches do?  Offer a greater boost option?
 
If it was in the description, I missed it.