Alembic Guitars Club
Connecting => Swap Shop and Wish Lists => For Sale & Trade => Topic started by: jeff on December 13, 2009, 01:06:44 PM
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Well, I guess I underestimated the market, at least on ebay, for used Series II basses in pristine condition.
I have just re-listed the bass, at a dramatically lower reserve, and I have added FREE two day shipping by Fed ex or UPS to anywhere in the lower 48.
Here is the link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280438133074&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280438133074&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT)
Thanks guys. As always, I will be happy to answer any questions.
Jeff
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?and a beautiful bass it is! If I win the lottery in the next seven days, expect a bid from me. ;-)
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Hi drjenney,
I understand it is a bundle of money, but if you can find a way to get close to the reserve, I will give any club member a significant price break.
Thanks for your interest.
Jeff.
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I would love to get this bass. But, it will be a couple of years before I'm in the market.
someone is going to be very happy, a great bass for a great price!
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Jeff,
you don\t ship to Europe (Germany)?
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Hi Ulf,
I'm sorry, I do not ship outside of the lower 48.
Jeff.
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Hey Ulf,I have an S2 about to go on the market
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Mike,
is it a shortscale?
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No mate, 34
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I'm with Edwin, it will probably be a couple of years yet before I can think about such a bass.
Just out of curiosity, would you care to disclose here what the eBay reserve is? Just in case Santa brings me a REALLY nice Christmas gift...
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To be fair to Jeff, I think you should make an offer before asking what the reserve is. Otherwise not only do you devalue his bass, but you also devalue all of our Alembics. Remember, one day you may be selling an Alembic, and you would want the best selling price you can get.
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Hi, Steve! (like the nickname, BTW)
You make a good point.
However, for those of us looking forward to buying one of those top-of-the-line basses someday, it would be nice to know what they sell for. Then we could save up the cash (or figure out how what kind of loan to take out!).
I'm lucky enough to own my 2nd Alembic, so I've bought two and sold one. All three transactions were relatively straight forward. That seems to be SOP for the lower Alembic basses, but often these Series instrument deals are shrouded in mystery.
Just my point of view...
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Hello drjenney!
Believe me, I am a consumer also. However, when I purchased the Roman Conqueror, there was an exchange within the club as to the reason that beautiful instrument was sold. This is really no one's concern, and it amazed me how shallow and bigotted some musicians could be. I do not want that revisited, Jeff is a gentleman and good club member.
My point was that if you really want to know the value of a used Series II, I have seen them sell on e-bay from $8,500 to 15,000. I hope this solves your curiosity without hasseling or tire kicking unfairly. Keep in mind Jeff is trying to sell this bass. As club members we should be the least likely to kill him over price, even as he has stated a willingness to help members more than the average buyer that might contact him.
Remember unlike Fenders, Alembics are one of a kind instruments. The value to one is very different to another. I was lucky as the RC is mine, as well as a Mark King Deluxe purchased from Rory K. Lane, who used to be a very active member (and wise soul as well). I also bought two new Alembics; a Stanley from Bass Central and the Ed Roman Triple Omega (had to resuce that one from Ed, who stopped selling new Alembics). I'm sure some used Series II may have even sold for more than stated above. John Lodge's Series I has an asking price of $20,000. I for one never bought into the famous former isntrument owner game, but that does not invalidate some else who values that association with an instrument.
I will not reveal what I paid for the RC, in fairness to Jeff and me. I also tend not to sell instruments. When I married, my wife understood my instruments, albums, Cassettes, CD's etc. all had seniority with me. Until 2-3 years ago, I did not buy any more. Now that I'm in my 50's. I realize life is not to be taken for granted, and that I needed to enjhoy the priviledge of employeing people, feeding my family etc.
As far as the user name, I love tubes the electronics, as well as the group, as well as, well ya'all know what this can lead to. My Marantz Model 7 pre-amp. 8 and 9 (mono pair) of power amps as well a 10B Tuner speak for themselves.
And I alwasy respect another point of view. There's not enough of that in society today. This is what made our country so great. We need to disagree civilly, or party harder when we do agree. Ay one for single malt scotch?
Regards,
Bottom line, enjoy the Alemboics any way you can, and be kind to fellow club members. Happy Holidays (without offending anyone for saying so)
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Now that I'm in my 50's.
Steve, sounds like you need to update your profile now that you're into the half a century plus ;) All well put my man! Happy Holiday!
Jeff, good luck with your sale. That is a beautiful instrument!
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I need more than an updated profile at this point, but I will try to give away more info that perhaps someone might want to view. Thanks for appreciating what I was hoping would come off as a positive vibe. Enjoy your Chanamus or whatever you like to celebrate (Festivus for the restofus). And a dpecial thaks to all members who provide thos fabulous links to great music and bass playing technique. Just awesome!!!
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Hi Steve,
I do appreciate your kind words, and those words really mean something from someone who purchased the Roman Conqueror. As I told Mica recently, it gives me great comfort to know that this bass is owned by an Alembic club member. I spent a small fortune on that bass, and Steve got a great deal.
Drjenny and artswork99, thanks for your interest.
As I have said before, I will give any club member a better price than I will offer any ebay bidder.
If any club member is seriously interested in this bass, please post here soon as the auction is ending shortly.
Thanks,
Jeff.
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Hi Mike.
Let us know about your S2 that you're thinking of putting up for sale (particularly if you'd consider shipping to the UK).
Thanks
James
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As a Jersyite , it is sorely tempting to break into the savings account. I'll ask what you are looking for in a pm.
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Hi dannobasso!
Good to hear from you. Being the numbnut that I am sometimes, I didn't realize that you had previously bid on this bass.
To my knowledge, tubeperson1 (aka Steve, the owner of my former bass, the Roman Conqueror), is the only other club member to bid.
I will look for your pm and respond. Thanks!
Jeff.
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Hello Jeff,
I used the contact in your profile.
Gonna go out today and prep the snowblower for the evening festivities!
By tonight I think all the Jersey folks junk will be numb.
Y'all near the bottom of the state, I'se at the top. Hope you don't get too much fluff to clear.
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Hey, jeff send me an email.
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Dannobasso,
I didn't get your email, so I don't know if you changed your mind.
The bidding ends in a few minutes. If you are still interested, I will discuss a discounted price with you, Tubeperson1 (Steve), and mkazaria (Mark).
As a fellow jersey guy, I'm sure you got whacked with this monster storm. I will crack out the snowblower again, and then I have a family Christmas party to attend.
It is still possible for any club member to make a deal early this week and have the bass for Christmas.
Jeff.
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Jeff I re-sent the first and sent a second. I'm sure between the 3 members you will sell it without ebay. Have fun at the party. Just finished an hours worth of snow removal. Funny how teenagers won't shovel for their parents. Up and down the block I went with heated handles and Holdsworth on the ipod!
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Guess I missed it. ebay says winning bid. Congrats to the lucky guy!
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When I grew up in Yonkers, New York, I always shoveled snow for my parents. Not because I wanted to, or was a great kid. It was more simple than that - if I didn't shovel snow, I didn't get to use the car. My dad was a wise man. When I was 18 I moved to California. Haven't shoveled snow since. Some say I'm a wise man.
Bill, tgo
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You are a wise man Bill. . .
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As many of you know, there was a winning bidder for the ebay auction of this bass. As far as I know, this person is not a member of the Alembic Club.
Club members did bid, most notably Tubeperson (Steve) who owns my former bass, the Roman Conqueror. I am truly saddened that Steve, or dannobasso or Mark didn't end up with the bass. Honestly, maybe I should have listed here first before ebay, but maybe it is because I listed on ebay that I got the price I did.
If for some reason this deal falls through, I will contact these members directly, starting with Steve.
My sale of this bass doesn't mean I'm done with Alembics. It is a fantastic company and they make world renown instruments. If my financial situation improves over the next year, I may be the one bidding on a used Alembic bass. Frankly, I don't forsee a time that I would want to spend the money on a new bass from the factory.
Anyway, I thank you guys who bid and I am sorry that one of you didn't win the auction.
Jeff.
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Jeff, you are an outstanding guy and you gave us more than a fair chance at this beauty. I hope your financial situation turns around quickly.