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Title: 2002 SC Brown Bass on Ebay
Post by: hasadari on November 15, 2005, 08:14:11 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/2002-ALEMBIC-STANLEY-CLARKE-BROWN-BASS-GUITAR-NR_W0QQitemZ7366950558QQcategoryZ4713QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Title: 2002 SC Brown Bass on Ebay
Post by: kungfusheriff on November 15, 2005, 10:17:08 PM

That's one of us, I believe, or at least two of his basses--Bueller?

Title: 2002 SC Brown Bass on Ebay
Post by: Manfred on November 15, 2005, 11:55:55 PM

Here it is:
 
http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/8403.html?1077908440 (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=8723)
 
Manfred

Title: 2002 SC Brown Bass on Ebay
Post by: ctjim on November 16, 2005, 12:43:18 AM

Manfred,
Thanks for the link/pics, what a difference.
 
Anyone know what a brown bass is going for???
thanks!

Title: 2002 SC Brown Bass on Ebay
Post by: bsee on November 16, 2005, 08:48:05 AM

Over the past year several used ones have been in the $3500ish area, usually with LEDs.  
 
-bob

Title: 2002 SC Brown Bass on Ebay
Post by: ctjim on November 16, 2005, 11:15:44 AM

Thanks Bob,
I need to pay closer attention.
Well here goes the bank account.

Title: 2002 SC Brown Bass on Ebay
Post by: phys49 on November 16, 2005, 06:16:32 PM

Does this one have LEDs?
Perry

Title: 2002 SC Brown Bass on Ebay
Post by: keith_h on November 16, 2005, 06:53:34 PM

No it does not appear to have LED's. The listing says anniversary electronics which would be 2 - volume, 2 - filters,  
2 - Q switches and a stereo/mono switch. I also don't see a battery compartment for the LED's on the back.  
 
Keith

Title: 2002 SC Brown Bass on Ebay
Post by: bsee on November 16, 2005, 07:10:18 PM

It doesn't appear to have LEDs from the control layout, I was just adding that comment since just about every one I have seen sold in the past year did have them.  A Brown with LEDs will usually have a second switch next to the output jack.
 
As useful as they can be to those who have had the opportunity to use them, LEDs are considered to be a no-value option to some buyers.  I know this because I was once one of them, but I have now experienced their goodness.    
 
I looked around at the common dealers and there are a couple out there going for about $1000 above what they were doing on the private market.  In practical terms, these are a great buy for anyone that is considering springing for a new one at a price in the vicinity of $6000.  Used Browns tend to be kept in good shape by their owners, so they can be a steal if you like the grain of the woods, the feel and the tone.  
 
On the other hand, if you're just looking to try out the shorter scale length, SC standards and the hybrids that Bass Central was dealing are more economical options.  For example, I have a small standard with Europa electronics and it was in the $2500 range on the used market last year.
 
One final note is that most used Alembic prices have been bumping upward over the past year, especially for more recent models.
 
Best of luck!
-Bob