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Title: 2001 MK Standard 4 Cocobolo
Post by: hasadari on May 29, 2008, 02:36:51 PM

As I have moved from four strings to five strings over the last two years, it is time to offer my Mark King Standard 4 in Cocobolo for sale.  It is truly an awesome instrument and is in 9.9/10 condition, but has gotten no playing time for the last two years.  It needs to go to a good home where it will be played.  The scale is 34.  Serial # 01MJ12692.  I purchased this bass several years ago from fellow Alembician Paul Schmidt.  Here is the Showcase link which Paul provided: http://alembic.com/club/messages/411/3666.html?1109841528 (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=8768).  I can provide pics upon request.
 
Please email me at hasadari@hotmail.com (http://mailto:hasadari@hotmail.com) with any interest.
 
Thank you.
 
Bob Brown

Title: 2001 MK Standard 4 Cocobolo
Post by: hasadari on May 29, 2008, 03:06:10 PM

By the way, the bass comes with a hard case in excellent condition.  The bass has never been out of the house since I acquired it.

Title: 2001 MK Standard 4 Cocobolo
Post by: hasadari on May 29, 2008, 03:06:16 PM

By the way, the bass comes with a hard case in excellent condition.  The bass has never been out of the house since I acquired it.

Title: 2001 MK Standard 4 Cocobolo
Post by: ghostyhead on May 29, 2008, 03:31:43 PM

Hey Bob,
Im very keen, Sent you an email, let me know.
cheers heaps
Ben from NewZealand

Title: 2001 MK Standard 4 Cocobolo
Post by: pas on May 30, 2008, 05:55:49 AM

Hi Bob,
 
Hope all is well with you.  Just a slight correction - the bass is 32, not 34.  Wish it was coming back home to me, although I'm quite attached to my SC deluxe, not to mention my good ole' '85 Spoiler.

Title: 2001 MK Standard 4 Cocobolo
Post by: hasadari on May 30, 2008, 07:10:40 AM

Its a great bass and difficult to let go.  It should be owned by someone who will play it often.  It just remeasured and you are correct - it is a 32 scale.

Title: 2001 MK Standard 4 Cocobolo
Post by: hasadari on June 13, 2008, 07:17:44 PM

SOLD.  Thank you everyone for the interest.

Title: 2001 MK Standard 4 Cocobolo
Post by: ghostyhead on June 13, 2008, 09:31:44 PM

yessss yessss.... its was only a matter of time before this beautiful baby was mine .... (mawahh hahaa haaaa!!! *evil laugh*... exxxxxcelllent...)... come to me my pretty...my plans for global alembic donination have BEGUN!!.
 
customs are gonna sting me hard when she arrives...I just know it.

Title: 2001 MK Standard 4 Cocobolo
Post by: David Houck on June 13, 2008, 11:13:28 PM

Congrats Ben!

Title: 2001 MK Standard 4 Cocobolo
Post by: pas on June 14, 2008, 05:10:37 AM

As the original owner of this bass, I think you'll be happy with it.  When she arrives down under, pictures please...

Title: 2001 MK Standard 4 Cocobolo
Post by: ghostyhead on June 14, 2008, 04:22:36 PM

thanks guys... I will certainly provide some pics, and let you know once Ive done some recordings with her.
maybe she will give me some new motivation and energy to write some new songs and practise more...
 
Cheers Dave, Pas and Bob

Title: 2001 MK Standard 4 Cocobolo
Post by: hasadari on June 14, 2008, 06:34:29 PM

Ben,
 
Enjoy the bass and play it in good health.
 
Regards,
 
Bob

Title: 2001 MK Standard 4 Cocobolo
Post by: hasadari on June 14, 2008, 06:42:39 PM

Until Ben uploads some pics, here are two pics I took this week prior to shipment.  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/52701.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/52702.jpg)

Title: 2001 MK Standard 4 Cocobolo
Post by: David Houck on June 14, 2008, 07:03:13 PM

Cool pics!

Title: 2001 MK Standard 4 Cocobolo
Post by: ghostyhead on June 15, 2008, 05:06:40 PM

I think the feature of these pics (aside from my awesome bass to be) is Bob\s grounds and gardens as the back drop...(notice how I said grounds as opposed to back yard)... thats some very nice land you have landscaped and groomed there Bob.
I hope to see some pics of your MK balance set against that backdrop...maybe with a sunset?? heh heh...

Title: 2001 MK Standard 4 Cocobolo
Post by: hasadari on June 15, 2008, 05:58:12 PM

Too funny.  You are giving the Brown Plantation way too much credit.  I will post pics of my MK 5 later in the week.  Truth be told, we moved in last year and the landscaping had not been maintained since 1923.  The landscaping which you see in the pics is the only area which I have redone so far.  I work at the rate of about 20 feet (6m) per week ripping out, recutting beds, selecting plants and replanting.

Title: 2001 MK Standard 4 Cocobolo
Post by: ghostyhead on June 23, 2008, 02:48:32 PM

I am off to customs at the airport to pick up my Mark King 01 standard... let you know what I think.  
NZ Ben

Title: 2001 MK Standard 4 Cocobolo
Post by: hasadari on June 23, 2008, 04:33:03 PM

Let me just say . . .
 
wooooooo hoooooooo!!!!

Title: 2001 MK Standard 4 Cocobolo
Post by: tbrannon on June 23, 2008, 04:43:28 PM

Have fun Ben- let us know how it goes and let me know how your customs adventure went.

Title: 2001 MK Standard 4 Cocobolo
Post by: ghostyhead on June 24, 2008, 03:19:12 AM

Thanks Bob, picked it up today, it is beautiful?thanks so much cheers heaps?
I think Ill put some new strings on her soon, and thanks for the allen keys..and for being genuine !! you rock!
Im just getting used to her? I plugged her into a countryman d.i and direct into the EAW 4 way 4000 watt p.a on stage and fed her through some Claire brother  bi-amp wedges on stage and let her rip after I finished mixing the show tonight? she sounded very good although new strings will make a huge diffence.
 
Customs cost me 13% of $4300 (newzealand value of the bass (coversion of $3000 u.s)  
expensive but worth it so far!! heh heh
 
Ben

Title: 2001 MK Standard 4 Cocobolo
Post by: white_cloud on June 24, 2008, 04:51:11 AM

Very well done Ben,
 
An outstanding Alembic bass for sure! I wish you much happiness with your beautiful new axe!
 
What a feeling it must have been when you collected it and removed the packaging..awesome.
 
John.

Title: 2001 MK Standard 4 Cocobolo
Post by: pas on June 24, 2008, 05:59:31 AM

Congrats Ben!  Glad to hear it arrived in good shape.  That was a fun bass to gig with, always provoked questions.  Enjoy & post pics when possible.
 
Paul

Title: 2001 MK Standard 4 Cocobolo
Post by: ghostyhead on June 29, 2008, 03:58:30 AM

you can see the mirror imaging of the grains in this one  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/53164.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/53165.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/53166.jpg)

Title: 2001 MK Standard 4 Cocobolo
Post by: artswork99 on June 29, 2008, 07:38:14 AM

Ben,
Great pictures of a beautiful bass.  Congratulations and enjoy!
Play it Healthy,
Art

Title: 2001 MK Standard 4 Cocobolo
Post by: tbrannon on June 29, 2008, 08:30:10 AM

Beautiful pictures.  Enjoy it Ben!!
 
toby
 
(Message edited by tbrannon on June 29, 2008)

Title: 2001 MK Standard 4 Cocobolo
Post by: daveski on June 29, 2008, 10:12:52 AM

Very Very Nice,get slappin'

Title: 2001 MK Standard 4 Cocobolo
Post by: hasadari on June 29, 2008, 11:51:13 AM

Ben, you can take photos for me next time.  Enjoy the bass.
 
Regards.
 
Bob Brown