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Connecting => Swap Shop and Wish Lists => For Sale & Trade => Topic started by: bassthang on September 23, 2011, 04:20:26 AM

Title: 1983 Distillate
Post by: bassthang on September 23, 2011, 04:20:26 AM

I hate to have to do this, but circumstances force it. And I haven't had this a year yet, and it's the finest bass I've owned, so I'm saddened to sell my 83 Distillate
serial: 83D2855  
Zebrawood top.  
Selector switch.  
32 scale. standard features.
I'll try to get more detailed photos posted over the weekend, but there is one in the Showcase forum.
There is a repaired crack next to the output jack, but it is solid as a rock. No other issues. I replaced the bridge p/up because it was DOA, so the coloration doesn't quite match; Mica said it would take a little time for the new p/up to look like the older one.
Original case.
I live in DC metro area, and strongly prefer local sales, and I would drive a little to meet someone halfway.  
$2250, plus shipping (CONUS only). I don't use paypal.
 
[I reserve the right to pull the ad if finances change]
Thanks,,,,!
Tommy

Title: 1983 Distillate
Post by: bassthang on September 29, 2011, 04:00:39 AM

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/113966.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/113967.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/113968.jpg)
  [moderator's edit: align photos vertically]  (Message edited by artswork99 on September 29, 2011)

Title: 1983 Distillate
Post by: bassthang on September 29, 2011, 04:03:24 AM

yikes, don't know what happened there with the layout of the photos!

Title: 1983 Distillate
Post by: Enzo on September 29, 2011, 08:14:45 PM

Beautiful top. I love Distillate!

Title: 1983 Distillate
Post by: pauldo on September 30, 2011, 10:41:32 AM

Wow Tommy -
That is a real nice bass.
I'm sure someone will pick it up.
Wish I had the bank - it would be great fun to start a Distillate collection.

Title: 1983 Distillate
Post by: oscar on September 30, 2011, 04:48:34 PM

gorgeous

Title: 1983 Distillate
Post by: wishbass on September 30, 2011, 06:36:52 PM

Very nice, it'll go fast

Title: 1983 Distillate
Post by: cozmik_cowboy on October 01, 2011, 06:51:39 AM

Yet another victim of step-on-the-plug syndrome, eh? How bad is the damage under the washer?    
 
Peter

Title: 1983 Distillate
Post by: bassthang on October 01, 2011, 07:04:38 AM

Thanks guys.
 
Peter: I don't know. I've never taken it off to see. It happened before I bought it. I can tell you that crack was repaired by a pro, and is very solid.

Title: 1983 Distillate
Post by: dropd on October 18, 2011, 03:08:17 PM

Why is this still here tempting me?

Title: 1983 Distillate
Post by: charles_holmes on October 18, 2011, 06:06:11 PM

It tempts you because it's a sweet bass indeed!

Title: 1983 Distillate
Post by: sonicus on October 18, 2011, 07:35:14 PM

Yes, Distillates are like that, they can be real sleepers as well  ; ___ in  various ways . I like the idea of a Series I in Distillate shape even better!   like  The one that Charles has !  nice __ maybe  just right  for many reasons.   I can see why the 83 in this thread would be tempting for sure  and it will make a nice daily player for someone.

Title: 1983 Distillate
Post by: bassthang on October 19, 2011, 09:46:48 AM

I'm tempted to keep her.  
But I'm not, so she's tempting you.

Title: 1983 Distillate
Post by: charles_holmes on October 19, 2011, 04:26:23 PM

Yes indeed, I really dig my series distillate!
A great Christmas present from my loving wife! Now if she'll get me a 5 string series distillate! Hee hee!