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Connecting => Swap Shop and Wish Lists => For Sale & Trade => Topic started by: lowlife on June 13, 2008, 08:00:49 AM

Title: 2000 Fretless Orion 5-String
Post by: lowlife on June 13, 2008, 08:00:49 AM

Yes folks, this is the one that I recently acquired from another club member just 2 months ago.  To say that it was an impluse buy would be an under-statement!  My style of lazy playing does not work at all on a fretless, and although I thought I could, I do not have the desire to learn another instrument.  
 
So it's now up for sale.  Here's the link to the previous thread on this fine instrument: http://alembic.com/club/messages/395/48923.html?1207941381 (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=14746)
 
Nothing has changed except that the bass is now 2 months older, it's got a new set of D'Addario flat wound strings and a setup. Serial number is 000W12383 and I'm sure that Alembic can supply you with the build specifications.  It comes with a semi-rigid, soft-sided case.
 
I would like to get back what I paid for it which is $1,700.00.  If you're interested you can email me directly at ellerysoifer@gmail.com (http://mailto:ellerysoifer@gmail.com)
 
Ellery (Lowlife)
 

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Title: 2000 Fretless Orion 5-String
Post by: jakebass on June 17, 2008, 03:58:23 PM

I can't tell you how much I want this bass!!!
Sadly I cannot even think of affording it.
Good luck with the sale.

Title: 2000 Fretless Orion 5-String
Post by: jedisan on June 18, 2008, 10:50:31 AM

Hey Ellery, what's the scale length? Thanks.

Title: 2000 Fretless Orion 5-String
Post by: lowlife on June 18, 2008, 10:56:02 AM

Hi Tim,
 
The scale length is 34
What kind of dog is that in your profile?
 
Ellery (Lowlife)

Title: 2000 Fretless Orion 5-String
Post by: jedisan on June 18, 2008, 05:51:53 PM

Hi Ellery,
 
Darn, part of me was hoping that you would say 35, that way, my interest would have pretty much gone away, since I prefer 34 5's. I really need another bass like a hole in the head, really. I will have to think about this seriously, and will get back to you. Of course, if someone else comes along, don't hesitate to sell.
 
That's my buddy, Yogi, who is a rescue dog from Los Angeles. As best as I can determine, I think he is Havanese. This is just based on characteristics. At some point, I may do a dna test, just for the heck of it.  
 
Thanks for your time, and quick response.
 
Tim

Title: 2000 Fretless Orion 5-String
Post by: lowlife on September 16, 2008, 12:32:34 PM

The bass was sold today to a young local (Montreal) musician who is a far better player than I am.  This bass (IMHO) deserved a good home and now has one.
 
Ellery (Lowlife)

Title: 2000 Fretless Orion 5-String
Post by: basstard on September 17, 2008, 04:24:27 AM

I hope the lucky buyer will visit us here :-)