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Title: Mark King DLX. value?
Post by: soren on July 06, 2008, 03:25:37 PM

I'm thinking of selling my MK dlx. 4 str. bass. It has the inlaid logo on headstock, cocobolo top,34 scale, comfort neck(like Essence), full size body. My ex-wife bought it for me. Ordered through Bass Central-delivered Feb. 2002. It is in mint condition w/ hardshell case. I didn't gig with it or play much because I didn't want to scratch such a beautiful instrument. So I usually play my cheap old precision. Thanks for input on the bass's value.

Title: Mark King DLX. value?
Post by: mcdonger on July 06, 2008, 04:33:31 PM

I sold my Alembic Mark King IV on ebay for $3,000  Mine was walnut with an omega cutaway. I would rate it an 9.8 out of 10.0 in condition. I guess it's value is what the market or member will pay. I would rather see a forum member get it, but that can't always be the case. I suggest posting it on this site with a few pictures attached and ask for offers. For me, ebay is a last resort. With all their listing fees, final value fees and Paypal fees, it can be costly to sell in that way. Best of luck.

Title: Mark King DLX. value?
Post by: soren on July 06, 2008, 05:06:32 PM

I'll have to figure out how to load some pics. thanks. I guess yours was a standard model for $3000. Thanks again.

Title: Mark King DLX. value?
Post by: mike13 on July 06, 2008, 06:03:48 PM

I am interested in your MK how about posting or Email me some pics

Title: Mark King DLX. value?
Post by: bsee on July 06, 2008, 08:14:21 PM

I would expect a minimum of $3500 for a recent Signature Deluxe instrument in mint condition, though $3000 for a quick sale isn't out of the question at the low end.  The comfort neck on such a bass is an oddity and may alter the percentage of the population that would be interested in your bass.  Without some exceptional features or optional equipment, it would also be rare for such an instrument to sell beyond $4500.  
 
How long you are willing to wait to make a sale and the luck of finding the right buyer is really the key to the value of the instrument.  Some instruments happen to resonate with a buyer and sell above the typical level, while others don't or find bad timing and fall well short.

Title: Mark King DLX. value?
Post by: robinc on July 07, 2008, 02:35:29 AM

I am also interested and would love to see some pics. Thanks!
 
-Robin

Title: Mark King DLX. value?
Post by: soren on July 20, 2008, 11:44:59 PM

I'm going to ask $4000 for the bass. If your seriously interested send me an e-mail so I can reply with pictures. US only please. I'm still trying to get pics posted here.

Title: Mark King DLX. value?
Post by: poor_nigel on July 21, 2008, 04:51:21 PM

Very tempting.  It is a shame I am addicted to omegas.  My turn will come around.  Here are pictures of Soren's bass.  Nice indeed!  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/53919.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/53920.jpg)
  Spellchecker, please . . . .  (Message edited by poor_nigel on July 21, 2008)

Title: Mark King DLX. value?
Post by: poor_nigel on July 21, 2008, 04:54:09 PM

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/53924.jpg)
   
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/53925.jpg)

Title: Mark King DLX. value?
Post by: poor_nigel on July 21, 2008, 05:00:07 PM

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/53929.jpg)
 
That's all for now.

Title: Mark King DLX. value?
Post by: soren on July 21, 2008, 05:20:30 PM

Thanks for the help. I should have wiped the fingerprint smudges off the bass. Otherwise it's very clean. thanks again, Soren

Title: Mark King DLX. value?
Post by: soren on July 21, 2008, 06:49:02 PM

The comfort neck is the same as the Essence. It is 1.625 vs. 1.725 at the nut and 2.360 vs. 2.250 at the 24th fret. The stock MK neck has a straighter string spacing. Where the comfort neck gives more room for slapping in the pickup area.

Title: Mark King DLX. value?
Post by: David Houck on July 22, 2008, 04:07:04 PM

Nice grain pattern and logo inlay!

Title: Mark King DLX. value?
Post by: soren on July 23, 2008, 10:39:52 AM

Bump for $3800.

Title: Mark King DLX. value?
Post by: soren on July 28, 2008, 08:55:20 AM

Bump for $3700.

Title: Mark King DLX. value?
Post by: drjenney on July 28, 2008, 10:03:33 AM

Beautiful bass, O, if only it were a 6-string... (sigh)
 
Blessings,
Dr. J

Title: Mark King DLX. value?
Post by: soren on August 02, 2008, 07:51:59 AM

Bump for $3600.

Title: Mark King DLX. value?
Post by: soren on August 17, 2008, 09:17:27 PM

Last bump $3500.

Title: Mark King DLX. value?
Post by: juggernaught on August 17, 2008, 09:27:06 PM

That's a freaking awesome price.  I seriously want to grab this one, but I'm really looking for a short scale.

Title: Mark King DLX. value?
Post by: robinc on August 17, 2008, 10:51:08 PM

ditto on Dr. J's comment, 'scept I'm looking for a fiver
 
good luck, Soren

Title: Mark King DLX. value?
Post by: snowman on August 18, 2008, 10:04:32 AM

Hey there Soren,
Just sent you an email a few moments ago. Look forward to hearing from you. Thanks.

Title: Mark King DLX. value?
Post by: soren on September 08, 2008, 08:03:44 PM

Bass is SPF. thank you,