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Connecting => Swap Shop and Wish Lists => For Sale & Trade => Topic started by: 12stringwilson on December 29, 2008, 02:02:16 PM

Title: ALEMBIC SERIES II !(&% FRETLESS FOR SALE!!!!
Post by: 12stringwilson on December 29, 2008, 02:02:16 PM
As much as I love her, I got to let her go. She needs loving and play time, which I do not provide. I have no more need for a fretless. This bass does it all...but all of you guys already know that.
 
http://www.elderly.com/vintage/items/55U-3408.htm (http://www.elderly.com/vintage/items/55U-3408.htm)
 
This is the link from Elderly Instruments, with full pictures. I bought it from them approx. 2 years ago. I have played it a total of 15 times and it has never left my home. Well cared for.
 
Please contact me if interested.
wilson_brent@bellsouth.net (http://mailto:wilson_brent@bellsouth.net)
Title: ALEMBIC SERIES II !(&% FRETLESS FOR SALE!!!!
Post by: 12stringwilson on December 29, 2008, 02:07:31 PM
Well...it would appear that my fingers do not work today. I held the shift key down a little much.  
 
1975 SERIES II ALEMBIC FRETLESS FOR SALE!!!
Title: ALEMBIC SERIES II !(&% FRETLESS FOR SALE!!!!
Post by: san_diego_bassplayer on January 01, 2009, 07:25:45 PM
Hi I'm interested in purchasing your bass
Title: ALEMBIC SERIES II !(&% FRETLESS FOR SALE!!!!
Post by: san_diego_bassplayer on January 01, 2009, 07:28:07 PM
Hi I'm interested in purchasing your bass do you have a phone number I can reach you at ?
You can email it to me at georgioartis@yahoo.com (mailto:georgioartis@yahoo.com)
Title: ALEMBIC SERIES II !(&% FRETLESS FOR SALE!!!!
Post by: edwin on January 04, 2009, 05:58:09 PM
OK, what do all those knobs do? This is a very tempting bass! I love an Alembic fretless. Jim Cammack has done some great stuff on his with Ahmad Jamal.
 
Edwin
Title: ALEMBIC SERIES II !(&% FRETLESS FOR SALE!!!!
Post by: lbpesq on January 04, 2009, 06:03:25 PM
Edwin:
 
Based on another thread about this bass, the extra knobs represent an SF-2 for each pick-up!
 
Bill, tgo
Title: ALEMBIC SERIES II !(&% FRETLESS FOR SALE!!!!
Post by: David Houck on January 04, 2009, 06:28:59 PM
That's my guess.  However, you may want to run the serial number by Mica first.  If it is indeed a superfilter then the supercool factor is a significant consideration.
Title: ALEMBIC SERIES II !(&% FRETLESS FOR SALE!!!!
Post by: bsee on January 04, 2009, 08:16:26 PM
Looks like a great studio instrument, but tweaking those knobs live on stage has to take as much dexterity as any tune I play.  A real classic, though, and probably puts forth great tone no matter how you set it.
Title: ALEMBIC SERIES II !(&% FRETLESS FOR SALE!!!!
Post by: 12stringwilson on January 05, 2009, 06:33:36 AM
Mica should have the serial number.  
I registered the bass in the database, upon purchasing it.
 
The tone on this bass is really unlike most fretless basses i have played. Of course, all of the extra knobs will allow you to dial in to any sound you want. From Wah-Wah to upright fretless...
Title: ALEMBIC SERIES II !(&% FRETLESS FOR SALE!!!!
Post by: 12stringwilson on January 05, 2009, 11:27:06 AM
As an FYI, san diego bass player just called.  
The bass is his assuming he can come up with the funds. For now, this sale is on hold until further notice.
 
Thanks!
Title: ALEMBIC SERIES II !(&% FRETLESS FOR SALE!!!!
Post by: 12stringwilson on January 07, 2009, 11:06:36 AM
San Diego Bass Player - proposed a trade, which while nice, is just not practical for me at this time.  
 
SALE IS BACK ON. WOULD TRADE FOR A CARL THOMPSON 1970's BASS or POSSIBLY A FRETTED ALEMBIC.
 
I can be as patient as is necessary to find this baby a new happy home.
Title: ALEMBIC SERIES II !(&% FRETLESS FOR SALE!!!!
Post by: eflat on January 07, 2009, 06:48:39 PM
Have you considered sending it back to the mothership to be fretted? I would hate to part with it myself and would be so inclined.
 
It is a beaut!
Title: ALEMBIC SERIES II !(&% FRETLESS FOR SALE!!!!
Post by: olieoliver on January 07, 2009, 07:45:21 PM
Great idea Gary, that's what I'd do.
 
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Title: ALEMBIC SERIES II !(&% FRETLESS FOR SALE!!!!
Post by: mica on January 07, 2009, 08:15:58 PM
I'm usually up for something like that, Gary, but in this case, I would lean toward leaving it as is. To preserve the LEDs would cost $$. It's also likely that the finish would be damaged, and it has aged so nicely, I'd hate to do anything to disrupt the mojo it's developed after all these years.
Title: ALEMBIC SERIES II !(&% FRETLESS FOR SALE!!!!
Post by: olieoliver on January 07, 2009, 09:13:19 PM
Mica knows best.
 
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(Hmm sound like a TV show.)
Title: ALEMBIC SERIES II !(&% FRETLESS FOR SALE!!!!
Post by: 12stringwilson on January 08, 2009, 06:12:52 AM
I agree with Mica. This bass is very unique for a fretless. besides...the fretboard is so stunning as it is!!!
Title: ALEMBIC SERIES II !(&% FRETLESS FOR SALE!!!!
Post by: eflat on January 08, 2009, 06:28:40 AM
I see your point Mica and would agree, now if I could find a way to purchase it....  
Title: ALEMBIC SERIES II !(&% FRETLESS FOR SALE!!!!
Post by: 12stringwilson on January 08, 2009, 10:16:04 AM
As of now...the bass is spoken for. The fellow buying it will keep me posted. He is planning on picking it up in person in about 2 weeks. I will let you know when everything is finalized, so we can mark this one off the list.  
 
She is going to a new home where she will no doubt get the care she deserves. Thanks All!!
Title: ALEMBIC SERIES II !(&% FRETLESS FOR SALE!!!!
Post by: 12stringwilson on February 04, 2009, 08:23:08 AM
BASS ARRIVED TO HER NEW HOME TODAY!
PLEASE MARK THIS OFF THE LIST.  
 
THANKS!