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Title: Mark King Five String
Post by: ernval on August 20, 2008, 08:46:09 PM

Hello Alembic club!  I have for sale a relatively new Mark King Five String.  Purchased in June 2008 from Bass Central.  I've had it professionally set up - new strings, intonation, etc.  Original case included - this has a couple of white paint scuffs on it, but nothing major.  Bass is in perfect condition - no dings, scratches.  Never played out, never left smoke free home.  Bass is just amazingly beautiful.  However, after 15+ years of playing, I just cannot get used to a five string.  So, I want to sell this one and purchase a MK in a four string version. My first ever Alembic and I've gotta now get a MK 4!    The down and dirty: 5A quilt top, 3A quilt top bottom Red and amber LED's  Heart Omega cutout Tummy contour  There's more to add, but I have the bass at my office.  I'll update the post tomorrow.  Serial number to follow - It's something like MK13xxx  Pains me to see her go, but I need a four string version of this!    Priced at $4750 shipped to the US only.  Paypal preferred.  Sorry, no international inquires please.  Since I'm new to the board, you can check my ebay profile for a history (ernval).  I'd consider trades, but it would have to be for an immaculate MK 4 that's very similar to mine - omega cutaway, LED's, etc. (blue LED's would be awesome!)  I'll list it here until Labor Day, 9/1/08, then it's off to evilbay.  Pictures to follow and thanks for looking!    Ernest  
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  (Message edited by davehouck on August 21, 2008)

Title: Mark King Five String
Post by: robinc on August 21, 2008, 01:20:52 AM

Very interested. Email sent. Beautiful bass!
 
-Robin

Title: Mark King Five String
Post by: ernval on August 21, 2008, 05:55:17 AM

Hello again!  Here's some additional info on the bass.
 
Also, price includes shipping via UPS insured, signature required to the lower 48 states.
 
Serial number - 07MK13765 (Mark King Deluxe)  
Top and back laminate - Quilted Maple  
Accent Wood - Purple Heart, Maple  
Body Wood - Mahogany  
Neck Woods - Maple, Purple Heart  
Fingerboard - Ebony  
Inlays - Golden Mother of Pearl  
Electronics - Signature MK  
Completed - 8/10/07
 
Also, here's the info from Bass Central (where I purchased this from):
 
Alembic Mark King 5 Deluxe, 5A Quilt Top, 3A Quilt Maple Back, Balance K Body w/Tummy And Elbow Contours, Heart Omega, Amber Side LED's, Red at 12th and 24th frets, Golden Abalone Inlays, Case.
 
 
Thanks!
 
Ernest

Title: Mark King Five String
Post by: ampeglb100 on August 21, 2008, 09:36:59 AM

Email sent as well...
 
Thanks,
 
Andy
 
afort@pacifier.com (mailto:afort@pacifier.com)

Title: Mark King Five String
Post by: jedisan on August 21, 2008, 06:23:16 PM

Hey Ernest,
 
What is the scale length please? Thanks!
 
(Message edited by jedisan on August 21, 2008)

Title: Mark King Five String
Post by: ernval on August 21, 2008, 06:46:05 PM

Hi everyone!  Bass on hold for payment.
 
For what it's worth, scale length is 34  
 
Thanks!
 
Ernest

Title: Mark King Five String
Post by: ernval on August 22, 2008, 04:45:53 AM

Sold!  Thanks for the interest everyone.

Title: Mark King Five String
Post by: precarius on August 26, 2008, 07:51:10 AM

Robinc- Congratulations on your new bass!
Mike

Title: Mark King Five String
Post by: robinc on August 26, 2008, 10:44:21 AM

Thanks! It should be here tomorrow... Arg! waiting sucks!

Title: Mark King Five String
Post by: David Houck on August 26, 2008, 11:28:03 AM

Congrats Robin!!  Beautiful bass!!

Title: Mark King Five String
Post by: dlbydgtl on August 26, 2008, 07:05:16 PM

A beauty! Enjoy Robin! john. PS Your gonna love it.

Title: Mark King Five String
Post by: dlbydgtl on August 26, 2008, 07:09:16 PM

A beauty! Enjoy: your gonna love it!

Title: Mark King Five String
Post by: robinc on August 27, 2008, 02:29:59 PM

Hey everyone,
 
This beauty was just delivered to my house by our friendly neighborhood fedex man. WOW! Its going to be days before I can wipe this slap-happy grin off my face!
 
I'll get around to posting more pics eventually (if I ever put this bass down, that is!)  :-D
 
For the record, Ernest was a a great guy to deal with. Payment and shipping went off without a hitch, and the bass looks even better in real life than in those pictures above! Thanks, Ernest!
 
-Robin

Title: Mark King Five String
Post by: artswork99 on August 27, 2008, 05:46:43 PM

Oh, enjoy the moment(s) Robin!
Congratulations. Play it Healthy!
Art

Title: Mark King Five String
Post by: bassman68 on August 28, 2008, 05:07:14 AM

Wow, what a beauty. Quilted maple, balance K & l.e.ds.
Enjoy her Robin,Hope the pair of you are happy together for a long time!
 
Steve