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Title: For Trade Only-1975 Series I
Post by: 82daion on July 16, 2008, 10:59:56 AM: [moderator's edit: Chris has asked that I edit his original post (time to edit had expired) to reflect that the instrument is no longer available for sale or trade as he has decided to keep it.]

I really enjoy this bass, and it plays very, very nicely, but I've got the 5/6 string bug really badly, and so I'm tentatively putting it up for trade.

http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/43601.html?1214017024 (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=8430)

I'd love to find a 5-string Europa or something similar, although my interests aren't necessarily limited to Alembics. If you've got something interesting from another maker, I'd consider it. If the bass has 5 or 6 strings, that's the only requirement, really. I prefer 17mm string spacing.

I'm looking to trade for a bass of roughly equivalent value, which I guess would be in the $3000 to $3500 range. Basses of lesser value plus cash are cool too.

Thanks for looking.

I have perfect feedback on EBay and Talkbass if you're looking for references.

(Message edited by 82Daion on July 16, 2008)

(Message edited by davehouck on August 22, 2008)
Title: For Trade Only-1975 Series I
Post by: kungfusheriff on July 16, 2008, 01:53:58 PM: There's a five-string Rogue on eBay, currently at $1525 with the auction ending soon. Keep the Series, man.
Title: For Trade Only-1975 Series I
Post by: longhorncat on July 16, 2008, 02:54:20 PM: That Rogue 5 on eBay is the 8th most watched bass auction right now.
There is going to be some serious sniper action on that thing.
Title: For Trade Only-1975 Series I
Post by: white_cloud on July 16, 2008, 03:43:08 PM: Trade plus cash? You are a gentleman sir! I would be surprised if you are not inundated with potential suiters!

A great chance for someone here to get a classic series IMHO

John.
Title: For Trade Only-1975 Series I
Post by: tbrannon on July 16, 2008, 04:31:48 PM: I agree with KFS- keep the Series. Scratch and claw together some funds for a 5 or 6, but keep that Series bass.
Title: For Trade Only-1975 Series I
Post by: 2400wattman on July 16, 2008, 05:37:05 PM: yooou'll regret it............
Title: For Trade Only-1975 Series I
Post by: 82daion on July 16, 2008, 10:58:16 PM: This is by no means a certain thing, and it would take a very special bass to separate me from this particular instrument. I would scrounge and save to try and add another bass to the arsenal, but as a student, I don't really have the means to do that. I'm not really an instant-gratification kind of guy, so if nothing comes up, I will be perfectly happy to hold on to this instrument and save what I can. I'd just like to be able to play some of the things that this bass doesn't allow me to due to range limitations.

I'm sure that you, as musicians who play Alembics, can relate to wanting not to be limited by your tools.

-Chris

PS: The non-Alembics that would get my attention include Modulus TBX's, Ken Smiths (especially the BT and BMT variety), and Zon Legacies.

(Message edited by 82Daion on July 17, 2008)
Title: For Trade Only-1975 Series I
Post by: kungfusheriff on July 17, 2008, 06:23:38 AM: That's good to hear. Trust me, you'd almost certainly never get a hold of another.
When I was a poor college student a decade ago -- admittedly, during a much more prosperous time -- I managed to accumulate several world-class basses for short money through a lot of serious hunting and hard bargaining.
E-mail me your budget, and I'll start feeding you tips when I come across a potentially good deal.
Title: For Trade Only-1975 Series I
Post by: svlilioukalani on July 17, 2008, 06:51:57 AM: I have a Tune Kingbass 5 string, with all of the electronics updated by Mike Lull, to Barts. I got cash also. If this bass interests you get back to me.
Title: For Trade Only-1975 Series I
Post by: svlilioukalani on July 17, 2008, 06:52:02 AM: I have a Tune Kingbass 5 string, with all of the electronics updated by Mike Lull, to Barts. I got cash also. If this bass interests you get back to me.
Title: For Trade Only-1975 Series I
Post by: ulisalm on July 17, 2008, 08:40:35 AM: Hi Chris,
I can offer a 5-string Excel with a great cocobolo top plus cash or a Ken Smith BT Elite 5-string. I got it for $ 3500.- from Brian @ The Lowend some month ago.
Regards from Germany
Uli
Title: For Trade Only-1975 Series I
Post by: hieronymous on July 17, 2008, 08:47:00 AM: Have you ever played a 5- or 6-string before? I have been playing 4-string basses for around 20 years, and got bit by the 6-string bug last year. I figured, hey, if I'm going to jump in, then maybe I should get the best bass I can, and started looking at Ken Smiths, Alembics, etc. But I finally picked up an Ibanez SR-506 for maybe around $600. Discovered that I just don't need that low-B! And even if I did decide to go for a high-end 6-string, I have a better idea now what I want.

I think that an instrument's limitations are part of its charm. Whether it's a cheap instrument or only 4 strings or only 20 frets, those limitations can be a part of what makes that instrument unique.

Just my 2 cents! (Well, more like 4 cents) Do what you need to do!
Title: For Trade Only-1975 Series I
Post by: LMiwa on July 17, 2008, 09:40:07 AM: When I ventured into the >4 string world some years back, I first purchased a very cheap (
Title: For Trade Only-1975 Series I
Post by: tbrannon on July 17, 2008, 12:43:44 PM: I agree with what Loch has to say- I just sold him a 5 string Rogue because after playing 5's for the last 4 years I'm realizing that 4 stringers are really home for me.

Get yourself a cheap 5 to play for awhile- you're active on Talkbass, you could easily pick up a used 5 there for cheap.
Title: For Trade Only-1975 Series I
Post by: 82daion on July 18, 2008, 01:15:51 AM: To be absolutely clear-I am not 100% committed to trading this bass. I am seeing if there are other Alembics out there with which I might be happier. If such a bass surfaces, excellent-if not, I will have no qualms about keeping this bass. I understand completely the implications of trading or selling it, and since I have grown somewhat attached to it, I would not make such a decision lightly.

Shawn, I appreciate your generous offer, especially since you seem to own the divining rod for bass deals. However, I have zero spare cash right now, so unless I were to sell this or my other basses, I cannot take advantage of it. I might be interested in the SII 6 if it's not to your tastes, however...;-)

The Tune isn't really my thing. Uli, I appreciate your offer, but I'd like to stay domestic due to the cost of shipping on both ends.

I'll probably leave this ad up for a couple weeks and see if anything surfaces. If not, as I have said before, I will not be disappointed.

I didn't expect the Spanish Inquisition....;-)
Title: For Trade Only-1975 Series I
Post by: kungfusheriff on July 18, 2008, 06:21:42 AM: No one expects the Spanish Inquisition!!!
Sorry, I had to.
As I'm unlikely to be buying anything besides diapers and formula for the forseeable future, or at least until my wife earns her Master's, my offer to give the heads-up on any really great deals stands. You might be surprised what people will sell for almost nothing, and what you would be willing to forego to get them. ;)
And of course, you're welcome to try out the Big 6. I actually expect to be in Ohio for a family reunion this summer, unless I misunderstood the plan.
Title: For Trade Only-1975 Series I
Post by: LMiwa on July 18, 2008, 01:03:50 PM: No one expects the Spanish Inquisition!!!

Wow! Haven't seen that reference for a while!

Chris,

I wasn't trying to be The Grand Inquisitor. It's just that I think we've all let an instrument go and then regretted it later. In this case you're considering getting rid of an instrument that would be difficult, if not impossible, to replace. If it was swapping your 4-string for another 4-string, that would be one thing. But I have heard from many people that have tried 5 and 6-string instruments and really not liked more than 4 strings.

When I got my first cheap 5-string, I didn't even consider trading one of my 4-strings. I was just too cheap to spend a lot of money on a 5-string and then find I didn't like it!

So our opinions are simply offering alternatives trying to help you avoid a SERIOUS case of buyer's remorse.

Only trying to help - never judging others.

Loch
Title: For Trade Only-1975 Series I
Post by: 82daion on July 19, 2008, 05:42:09 PM: If someone has a Tyler bass that they would be willing to trade, I would strongly consider that as well.
Title: For Trade Only-1975 Series I
Post by: kenonbass on July 19, 2008, 08:07:33 PM: Sorry, no Tyler...how 'bout a Ric 4003 + cash?
Title: For Trade Only-1975 Series I
Post by: 82daion on July 19, 2008, 10:05:30 PM: Rics aren't my thing-thanks for the offer, though.
Title: For Trade Only-1975 Series I
Post by: svlilioukalani on July 23, 2008, 03:41:59 AM: The Tune kingbass 5 string is In Seattle Wa, USA. A nice bass, and I got a hand full of cash.
Title: For Trade Only-1975 Series I
Post by: thumbsup on July 24, 2008, 08:42:24 PM: Hey Cris.......I have a very nice mint MTD (Tobias) 5 string one owner all paper work. I will consider a even swap. If interested e mail Steve@MyACHhome.com (mailto:Steve@MyACHhome.com)
Title: For Trade Only-1975 Series I
Post by: 82daion on July 25, 2008, 01:39:37 AM: (never mind)

(Message edited by 82Daion on July 27, 2008)
Title: For Trade Only-1975 Series I
Post by: Bradley Young on July 26, 2008, 11:16:14 AM: Saw that one coming.

Bradley
Title: For Trade Only-1975 Series I
Post by: ocwh on August 21, 2008, 11:37:54 AM: How would the sound of this beauty be compared to my 1997 Orion 5?
http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/53682.html?1216749551 (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=8812)
-And is trade across the atlantic any good?
Title: For Trade Only-1975 Series I
Post by: chrishooksbass on August 21, 2008, 06:14:51 PM: interested in a modulus Q5 ?
Title: For Trade Only-1975 Series I
Post by: danny_bryant on August 22, 2008, 01:40:56 PM: Whoever ends up with this bass is going to be 1 lucky person. That is one of the nicer series basses I have seen in a while.
Title: For Trade Only-1975 Series I
Post by: 82daion on August 22, 2008, 06:36:21 PM: This bass is no longer on the market.

Sorry to tempt everyone, but I had it repaired today, and it rectified all of the issues I was having with it. There's no way I'd sell or trade it now.