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Title: Two fabulous guitars on the 'Bay
Post by: the_mule on January 30, 2006, 05:25:04 AM
1981 Series II 12-string:
 
http://cgi.ebay.nl/Alembic-1981-Series-II-12-String-Guitar_W0QQitemZ7386090422QQcategoryZ2384QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem (http://cgi.ebay.nl/Alembic-1981-Series-II-12-String-Guitar_W0QQitemZ7386090422QQcategoryZ2384QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
 
1976 Series 6-string:
 
http://cgi.ebay.nl/1976-ALEMBIC-SERIES-I-MSG-I-SIX-STRING-GUITAR-XLNT_W0QQitemZ7386493625QQcategoryZ2384QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem (http://cgi.ebay.nl/1976-ALEMBIC-SERIES-I-MSG-I-SIX-STRING-GUITAR-XLNT_W0QQitemZ7386493625QQcategoryZ2384QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
 
Wilfred
Title: Two fabulous guitars on the 'Bay
Post by: keavin on January 30, 2006, 05:29:05 AM
why are people selling these beautiful alembics?
Title: Two fabulous guitars on the 'Bay
Post by: the_mule on January 30, 2006, 05:36:09 AM
More about the 12-string: http://www.bunnybass.com/guitars/alembic_seriesII_12%20string/alembic_seriesII_12%20string.shtml (http://www.bunnybass.com/guitars/alembic_seriesII_12%20string/alembic_seriesII_12%20string.shtml)
Title: Two fabulous guitars on the 'Bay
Post by: palembic on January 30, 2006, 06:10:57 AM
Love that six string!
Title: Two fabulous guitars on the 'Bay
Post by: richbass939 on January 30, 2006, 08:24:51 PM
Go, Bill.  Go, Bill.
Rich
Title: Two fabulous guitars on the 'Bay
Post by: lbpesq on January 30, 2006, 09:01:30 PM
Actually I figure the 12 string reserve is too high.  I traded emails with the seller before.  They want top dollar and maybe then some - and it hasn't had the electronic upgrade, so add another $1500!  The 6 string, on the other hand, I'm keeping a close eye on.  It looks like there's no power supply and I doubt its had the upgrade either.  Think I'll go email the seller. I'm playing that one much closer to the vest. LOL
 
Bill, tgo
Title: Two fabulous guitars on the 'Bay
Post by: the_mule on January 31, 2006, 12:31:12 AM
Bill, I personally thought that $4900 (see the Bunny Bass link) wasn't too high an asking price for a 12-string Series II. If I were a guitar player, or if there was a money tree growing in my backyard, I would be VERY tempted at that price. Amazing instrument...
 
Wilfred
Title: Two fabulous guitars on the 'Bay
Post by: joram on January 31, 2006, 04:01:41 AM
It's the 12-string's 25th birthday today! Hip hip...
Title: Two fabulous guitars on the 'Bay
Post by: lbpesq on January 31, 2006, 07:01:06 AM
Wilfred:
 
The 12 string has been on consignment at Bunny Bass for a while.  The seller apparently lowered the price since I last checked,IIRC.  Even at $4900, add the upgrade and it's $6,400.  I think it's a beautiful instrument and I'd grab it in a minute if I won the lottery, but on the open market I don't think it gets anything close to $4900.  I guess we will watch and see.
 
Bill, tgo
Title: Two fabulous guitars on the 'Bay
Post by: kmh364 on January 31, 2006, 09:53:22 AM
I'd love to have 'em both, but not at those prices.
Title: Two fabulous guitars on the 'Bay
Post by: precarius on February 05, 2006, 08:03:32 PM
Bill- Congratulations!
Title: Two fabulous guitars on the 'Bay
Post by: lbpesq on February 05, 2006, 09:16:50 PM
I just won the auction for the Series 1 six string guitar.  Yee Ha!!!!  (Thanks Mike).  I've been lusting for one of the old series guitars for about 30 years since I played in a short-lived band called Cripple Finger with a guy named Keith who had one.      Before the beer bottles start pounding on the tables in the taverns of Belgium, I promise I'll post pics upon receipt.  
 
Bill, tgo
Title: Two fabulous guitars on the 'Bay
Post by: lidon2001 on February 05, 2006, 10:35:29 PM
Congrats Bill!
 
T
Title: Two fabulous guitars on the 'Bay
Post by: jacko on February 06, 2006, 02:10:11 AM
Pictures please Bill. (and congratulations)
 
Graeme
Title: Two fabulous guitars on the 'Bay
Post by: mpisanek on February 06, 2006, 02:16:24 AM
Bill, nice job!!!!
Title: Two fabulous guitars on the 'Bay
Post by: palembic on February 06, 2006, 02:37:12 AM
Bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang ...
 
The Pauls
Title: Two fabulous guitars on the 'Bay
Post by: mpisanek on February 06, 2006, 02:41:48 AM
I thought there was an earthquake!!!!!!
Title: Two fabulous guitars on the 'Bay
Post by: kmh364 on February 06, 2006, 05:49:40 AM
Congrats Bill!  
 
Let us know what you think of it and post plenty of pix.
 
$2400 doesn't seem too bad if the thing is in nice shape. That;s half of what they want for the 12-string! Does it need the electronic upgrade?
 
Cheers,
 
Kevin
Title: Two fabulous guitars on the 'Bay
Post by: dadabass2001 on February 06, 2006, 06:50:40 AM
Okay, it's a slow morning... I count 96 bangs so far... not counting that one.
 
 
bang-bang-bang
Mike
Title: Two fabulous guitars on the 'Bay
Post by: adriaan on February 06, 2006, 06:53:23 AM
kmh364 said: That;s half of what they want for the 12-string!
 
Well, it IS a 6-string after all ...
 
Congrats to Bill - nice score (if one may use such a term in relation to such a fine specimen of luthiery)!
Title: Two fabulous guitars on the 'Bay
Post by: kmh364 on February 06, 2006, 06:58:35 AM
Yeah...I figured I'd get the half as many strings gag!
 
BTW, Did the 12-string sell or was reserve not met? My Dutch/Flemish language skills are close to non-existent.
Title: Two fabulous guitars on the 'Bay
Post by: David Houck on February 06, 2006, 07:06:44 AM
Bang!!!
 
Congrats!!!
Title: Two fabulous guitars on the 'Bay
Post by: jalevinemd on February 06, 2006, 07:07:21 AM
Bill,
 
Congrats on that beauty! They don't come along often enough in that kind of shape. Nice piece of Alembic history.
 
Regards,
 
Jonathan
Title: Two fabulous guitars on the 'Bay
Post by: jacko on February 06, 2006, 07:09:02 AM
There's going to be a hole in that tabletop soon if you're not careful. And, all the beer will have spilled by now.
 
Graeme
Title: Two fabulous guitars on the 'Bay
Post by: David Houck on February 06, 2006, 07:12:16 AM
Kevin; here (http://cgi.ebay.com/Alembic-1981-Series-II-12-String-Guitar_W0QQitemZ7386090422QQcategoryZ2384QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) is the English version of the 12 string listing; and yes it did sell.
Title: Two fabulous guitars on the 'Bay
Post by: lbpesq on February 06, 2006, 07:26:28 AM
Thanks guys.  Of course now I have to go to the post office, buy an EXPENSIVE money order, send it to L.A. (certified, return receipt, of course) and hold my breath.  The seller has loads of positive feedback and has been very responsive through email, but this part is still downright scary.  According to the seller, the guitar had the electronic mod at Alembic in 2002 and will come with paperwork to that effect.  I'll be looking for a power supply for it (anybody got an extra one lying around?).  The seller claimed it runs on batteries and they last for a year.  That's contrary to what I've heard, but we'll see.  It doesn't have LEDs (can you say hotdotz?) so maybe the battery lasts longer without 'em.  An old Series 1 and my custom Further getting ever closer to completion.  2006 looks good!
 
Bill, tgo
Title: Two fabulous guitars on the 'Bay
Post by: David Houck on February 06, 2006, 07:39:07 AM
Bill; call the guy and see if he'll meet you half way.  How far is it; six hours?  For that guitar I would drive the whole way.  It would be a long day of driving, but worth it.
 
And it's had the upgrade!!
Title: Two fabulous guitars on the 'Bay
Post by: David Houck on February 06, 2006, 07:42:08 AM
The listing says he'll take a cashiers check, which is probably free at your bank.
Title: Two fabulous guitars on the 'Bay
Post by: tom_z on February 06, 2006, 07:45:25 AM
Congrats Bill!  
 
tap tap tap on my coffee cup - after all it's not even 8AM here.
 
Tonight there will be bottles banging in honor of your acquisition.  
 
Looking forward to the pix. =)
 
Tom
Title: Two fabulous guitars on the 'Bay
Post by: jalevinemd on February 06, 2006, 08:41:42 AM
I'm with Dave on the driving idea. It would be a shame for that beautiful instrument to suffer some horrible fate at the hands of the delivery service du jour.
Title: Two fabulous guitars on the 'Bay
Post by: lbpesq on February 06, 2006, 09:45:39 AM
I'd do it if I could, but I'm off tomorrow morning for NYC until Thurs night for family stuff (and a Wed. night jam with Jeff Flaxman) and that's about all the time I can take off this month.  Knock on wood, I've never had a problem with a shipped guitar.  The seller has good feedback on packing and shipping.  He even requested that I send him an address label already filled out, so I know the address will be correct.  Of course I'll breath easier once it arrives safe & sound.
 
Bill, tgo
Title: Two fabulous guitars on the 'Bay
Post by: rklisme on February 06, 2006, 06:27:33 PM
Bill
 
I just drove up from Los Angeles. I was visiting my daughter at UCLA had I only known. I had my Alembic with me as well doing some studio work with a friend. I could have brought yours back with me. Anyway congrats on your new Alembic invite me by sometime to hear it and your group!
 
Rory
Title: Two fabulous guitars on the 'Bay
Post by: jalevinemd on February 13, 2006, 12:00:15 PM
Bill,
 
Did the guitar arrive today? I'm living vicariously through you right now, brother. I really want a 70's Series I, but only in as good a condition as yours looks. I'm happy to have my Alembic collection grow with future models, but it'd be nice to have a prime example of their past as well.
 
Jealous,
 
Jonathan
Title: Two fabulous guitars on the 'Bay
Post by: lbpesq on February 13, 2006, 02:19:46 PM
IT'S HERE!!!!!!!!   Oh, the joys of self-employment.  My wife called this morning to tell me it had arrived.  I had one client coming in for an appointment and then straight home.  Opened the box, spilled styro peanuts all over the place, and VOILA!  Even nicer than I could have possibly dreamed!  This was my holy grail of guitars for the last 30+ years!  The only object I've ever lusted after longer is a Jaguar E-Type (which I'll get one of these days).  I'll have pics up in Showcase in a few minutes.  WOW!!!!!!  Now I can't wait for rehearsal on Thursday night.  And, of course, this calls for a visit back home to Alembic in the very near future.
 
Bill, tgo/ocn  (on cloud nine)
Title: Two fabulous guitars on the 'Bay
Post by: speicky on February 13, 2006, 02:37:01 PM
Congrats, Bill !
I know what you feel right now, it's unbelievable... have fun with her !
 
...and... no pics in the showcase yet !!??!? LOL
 
Christian (the faker)
Title: Two fabulous guitars on the 'Bay
Post by: David Houck on February 13, 2006, 04:04:09 PM
Glad it arrived ok!!
Title: Two fabulous guitars on the 'Bay
Post by: rklisme on February 13, 2006, 05:10:11 PM
Bill
 
I would be interested in hearing this guitar someday! I can only imagine what you are feeling right now. Enjoy it and remember to post pics!
 
Rory