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Title: Classico for sale
Post by: databoy on February 05, 2008, 12:30:17 PM

Hi all,
For sale is my coveted Alembic Classico.  Last I talked with Mica, there have only been nine made ever.  This instrument is wonderful to look at and play, but I have fallen on hard times and need the money so I can no longer afford to be her caretaker, much as it saddens me.  All reasonable offers (over 6K) will be considered.  You will need to pick this up from Colorado. I only have a soft case for it.
 
Pluses: Stunningly beautiful quilted maple top. 2 veneers under the top with a mohaganey body, flame maple bridge with Alembic 'A' inscribed in middle. Wide-ranging 2 band EQ. Described by several bass players who are FAR better than I as the best playing, most beautiful instrument they had ever seen or played.  This instrument sounds incredible, plays even better, and drops the jaw of anyone who dares look at it.  I fell in love with this instrument but I can no longer afford to be the caretaker in light of my financial woes.
 
Minuses: The support peg (which allows the player to adjust the instrument height) lock mechanism does not seem to work properly.  Basically, it slips out of the ball-bearings which are supposed to hold it in place.  As a result, I have always kept the support peg fully inserted into the instrument and have not relied upon it.  Therefore, it is imperative that the new owner use a sturdy wooden block or some other homegrown support mechanism in conjunction with the support peg while playing the instrument in a standing position.  Either that or succeed in fixing the native lock mechanism.(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/48290.jpg)
call if you have questions Andy 303-641-1574.

Title: Classico for sale
Post by: olieoliver on February 05, 2008, 01:53:42 PM

If I weren't in the middle of paying for a wedding I'd drive to Colorado for this.
 
I hate to see you needing to sell this but good luck Andy.
 
Beautiful Bass!
 
Olie

Title: Classico for sale
Post by: databoy on February 05, 2008, 06:08:02 PM

Thx Olie,
 
Good luck with the wedding! First thing's first!
 
As reluctant as I am to sell, it must be done.
 
Andy

Title: Classico for sale
Post by: 2400wattman on February 05, 2008, 08:53:56 PM

Boys would've been cheaper eh Olie!

Title: Classico for sale
Post by: the_joe on June 04, 2008, 01:05:01 AM

Is it still available?

Title: Classico for sale
Post by: flaxattack on August 28, 2008, 05:37:34 PM

anyone interested?

Title: Classico for sale
Post by: funkyjazzjunky on August 29, 2008, 08:58:08 AM

What does a classico sound like?  
 
Does it sound like a regular fretless bass?

Title: Classico for sale
Post by: flaxattack on August 29, 2008, 09:08:55 AM

it sounds like an upright

Title: Classico for sale
Post by: 57basstra on August 30, 2008, 07:02:40 PM

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/55395.jpg)
 
Go Cat, Go!