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Title: 20th Anniversary on Ebay
Post by: phys49 on August 27, 2005, 01:44:12 PM

A quilt maple 20th anniversary is listed on Ebay. Their asking price is $3500.
I am trying to get info on scale length, etc.
Perry

Title: 20th Anniversary on Ebay
Post by: pmoran on August 27, 2005, 04:23:56 PM

link?

Title: 20th Anniversary on Ebay
Post by: David Houck on August 27, 2005, 04:35:14 PM

Here's the link (http://cgi.ebay.com/1989-Alembic-20th-Anniversary-Quilt-Maple-Bass-Mint_W0QQitemZ7346568108QQcategoryZ4713QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem).

Title: 20th Anniversary on Ebay
Post by: kungfusheriff on August 27, 2005, 05:27:06 PM

I think I'm in luh. How much y'all figure that baby weighs?

Title: 20th Anniversary on Ebay
Post by: 57basstra on August 27, 2005, 08:20:28 PM

How many of these were made? Anybody know?

Title: 20th Anniversary on Ebay
Post by: David Houck on August 27, 2005, 08:34:57 PM

The run was for 200, plus there was one production prototype.  According to Mica, all the basses in the run were built.

Title: 20th Anniversary on Ebay
Post by: mikedm on August 28, 2005, 12:09:18 PM

My 20th weighs in at a hefty 11.5 pounds - treat yourself to a well crafted, wide strap.
 
Although I consider my bass priceless, the above asking price seems a bit high to me. It's all relaitve.

Title: 20th Anniversary on Ebay
Post by: kungfusheriff on August 28, 2005, 07:13:34 PM

Agreed; I could be coerced into spending that much on an extra-fine Series but 11.5 pounds doesn't seem all that heavy to me...my Small Standard weighs in at about 10.

Title: 20th Anniversary on Ebay
Post by: mikedm on August 29, 2005, 06:27:57 AM

I'm used to the weight, rehearsals aren't the shoulder breaking ordeal they used to be, the strap helped. The increased weight is substantial compared the Jazz I owned. For me, the greatest adjustment was the reach for first postion. After a few bone grafts my left arm is now two inches longer, keeps my tailor happy.  
 
My thoughts exactly - for that price, I'd shop for a Series as well, or maybe a pair of Exploiters, Rogues, or combinations thereof.

Title: 20th Anniversary on Ebay
Post by: sfnic on August 29, 2005, 02:49:16 PM

This bass (AM 031) appeared on eBay back in May, for sale by a private party.  It failed to sell at the $5500 asking price.
 
Apparently, the owner either traded it in at GC or they're selling it on consignment.
 
nic

Title: 20th Anniversary on Ebay
Post by: gbarchus on September 12, 2005, 11:53:33 PM

Sad to say, that's my old bass which I sold to a friend for $1600 less than a year ago.

Title: 20th Anniversary on Ebay
Post by: dwmark on September 13, 2005, 06:08:37 PM

i remember when you posted it on the site.