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Title: SERIES II SIX STRING BASS FOR SALE
Post by: otis on September 11, 2011, 05:44:21 PM

Hey, All,
 
Due to unfortunate financial circumstances, I must sell my most prized material possession- my Series II Six String Bass.  
 
It's a 1995 with side LED's and an 11 piece body.  
 
Please email me if interested.
 
Thanks,  
 
Frank
 
Here's the link to pics from when I first acquired the bass:
 
http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/72676.html?1285714238 (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=8290)

Title: SERIES II SIX STRING BASS FOR SALE
Post by: eligilam on September 11, 2011, 08:04:35 PM

Man, that's a bummer...I've been following this club for years now, and the ole Otis gets his hands on a six-string SII saga is one of my favorites.  Your enthusiasm for the initial acquisition was awesome.  Cheers and here's to you finding a great buyer for a great bass!  (If it was a four string, I'd be all over it, btw)

Title: SERIES II SIX STRING BASS FOR SALE
Post by: kungfusheriff on September 12, 2011, 07:20:22 AM

No!!! At least you'll have no trouble finding it a good home. I remember seeing several posts just this year from people falling all over themselves trying to buy a S2 sixer.

Title: SERIES II SIX STRING BASS FOR SALE
Post by: otis on September 12, 2011, 08:30:01 AM

Thanks, Will!
 
Shawn, I know, right?!?!  Huge bummer, but if I'm meant to get another S2 6, it'll happen... Eventually... When I land on my feet again.
 
What I need is a wealthy patron of the arts to commission me to write them some music, lol;)
 
Sigh.

Title: SERIES II SIX STRING BASS FOR SALE
Post by: zemog59 on September 12, 2011, 10:10:05 AM

Quite a unique sandwich there!!
Can you reveal the build info, price etc.
 
Thanks

Title: SERIES II SIX STRING BASS FOR SALE
Post by: drjenney on September 12, 2011, 10:29:57 AM

The Holy Grail: a six-string series bass! (sigh) Hoping to own one of these before I die and, no, this is not the year. :-(
 
Good luck with the sale, Otis!

Title: SERIES II SIX STRING BASS FOR SALE
Post by: zemog59 on September 12, 2011, 12:03:00 PM

Holy grail would be at lest a few ebony neck lams & heart omega tail ;-)

Title: SERIES II SIX STRING BASS FOR SALE
Post by: kungfusheriff on September 12, 2011, 12:09:20 PM

Triple post! A new record!
 
(Message edited by kungfusheriff on September 12, 2011)

Title: SERIES II SIX STRING BASS FOR SALE
Post by: kungfusheriff on September 12, 2011, 12:12:09 PM

Double post. Boffin fail!
 
(Message edited by kungfusheriff on September 12, 2011)

Title: SERIES II SIX STRING BASS FOR SALE
Post by: kungfusheriff on September 12, 2011, 12:15:26 PM

The bass has flamed American walnut top and back, mahogany core with maple pinstripe laminates, maple and purpleheart neck. The fingerboard is the classic taper. Ebony board, obviously. The weight is in the neighborhood of 14 pounds.  This bass is IT. It plays like hot buttered Jesus and the sound is so juicy and tight and alive...a really special instrument. If I was still playing electric bass I'd be making serious moves to get it back. Here are a few photos taken before Frank talked me out of it...j/k.  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/112947.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/112948.jpg)

Title: SERIES II SIX STRING BASS FOR SALE
Post by: otis on September 12, 2011, 12:28:50 PM

Shawn, thanks for that;) I believe it's Comfort Taper, though I wouldn't swear to it...  FYI everyone, I'm going to find the build record and post it when I get in front of my computer a bit later.
 
Thanks for all the comments!

Title: SERIES II SIX STRING BASS FOR SALE
Post by: kungfusheriff on September 12, 2011, 12:47:39 PM

You bet, buddy. Least I could do.

Title: SERIES II SIX STRING BASS FOR SALE
Post by: kungfusheriff on September 12, 2011, 12:57:50 PM

Mica's response to my original build sheet request:
 
Found out these details:
 
top and back: Flame Walnut
accent: triple pinstripes of Maple and Purpleheart
body: Mahogany with Maple central pinstripe
through body neck: 11-piece Maple and Purpleheart, 34 long scale
fingerboard: Ebony with mother of pearl ovals and side LEDs in red
controls: Series II
hardware: goldplated
birthday: June 7, 1995
originally made for: Washington Music
 
The thread in question:
http://club.alembic.com/Images/394/53409.html?1216440522 (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=5977)

Title: SERIES II SIX STRING BASS FOR SALE
Post by: otis on September 12, 2011, 01:02:56 PM

Shawn, thanks again- I appreciate it.  You're helping make this a bit less painful.
 
Tim, thanks for the comment, I hope you're able to acquire a Series Six someday!

Title: SERIES II SIX STRING BASS FOR SALE
Post by: mica on September 12, 2011, 01:10:16 PM

Sorry that you might have to part with this bass, Frank. I know how much it means to you. Wasn't Garth looking for something similar recently?

Title: SERIES II SIX STRING BASS FOR SALE
Post by: otis on September 12, 2011, 04:26:33 PM

Thanks, Mica, I really appreciate it.  Yes, Garth and I have spoken.  We're still trying to come to an agreement.  In the meantime, several other members from the Club have expressed interest, and I expect more interest before this whole thing comes to a close.  As Shawn C. put it just before I purchased the bass from him, These things are rarer than hen's teeth.  
 
Series II's are hard to find used, let alone a S2 Six, so I'm quite confident I'll find a buyer and we'll both walk away happy.
 
Frank

Title: SERIES II SIX STRING BASS FOR SALE
Post by: otis on September 15, 2011, 04:12:04 PM

Hey, All,
 
I think I'm going to give this about another week, then I'm going to put this beauty up on eBay.
 
Thanks All;)
 
Frank

Title: SERIES II SIX STRING BASS FOR SALE
Post by: alem_ja on September 19, 2011, 06:20:51 PM

Hello, I really like the bass. Would you mind giving me a call? Like to talk about it.   Thanks, Joe 510 421-7832

Title: SERIES II SIX STRING BASS FOR SALE
Post by: otis on September 20, 2011, 03:56:36 AM

I'll call you later today, Joe.
 
Thanks;)
 
Frank

Title: SERIES II SIX STRING BASS FOR SALE
Post by: mcdonger on September 28, 2011, 07:35:17 PM

Is the bass still available and what are you asking for it? I already have an S2 five and always liked the look of your bass. Best, Don

Title: SERIES II SIX STRING BASS FOR SALE
Post by: otis on September 28, 2011, 11:09:57 PM

Yes, Don, the S2 Six is still available, but I'm not sure for how long.  I have a pretty serious buyer who is ready to move on it.  I've sent you an email.
 
Frank

Title: SERIES II SIX STRING BASS FOR SALE
Post by: vonachor on October 06, 2011, 10:03:08 PM

Dear Frank, did you ship also to Switzerland ?
I' am really interest ::--)) How much is the price ? Kind regards from Z?rich. Bruno