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Title: 1981 Series II for sale
Post by: tim_doty on July 15, 2008, 11:34:39 AM

This bass was purchased by my brother, Jesse, for his partner as a special gift.  They were in a band together in LA.  Jesse's partner died in October and Jesse has become disabled and no longer able to perform. We are asking $4,000. it is in excellent condition.
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Title: 1981 Series II for sale
Post by: David Houck on July 15, 2008, 01:24:03 PM

Hi Tim; very nice bass!!
 
You'll want to let people know whether you have the original case and power supply as well.
 
There seems to be some kind of minor problem with the saddle for the D string, the string spacing is off and the saddle has been adjusted forward all the way to the rail; but it looks like something that could be easily addressed.

Title: 1981 Series II for sale
Post by: olieoliver on July 15, 2008, 01:32:21 PM

Good eye Dave!

Title: 1981 Series II for sale
Post by: adriaan on July 15, 2008, 01:37:30 PM

Also the bridge pickup is cranked up all the way, and the neck pickup has a funny angle. In the last picture, I just hope it's the camera lense/jpeg compression distorting the perspective, or that would be a seriously twisted neck.

Title: 1981 Series II for sale
Post by: mkazaria on July 15, 2008, 01:54:14 PM

What is the scale length?

Title: 1981 Series II for sale
Post by: mike1762 on July 16, 2008, 08:36:13 AM

It looks like the D string may just be out of the groove.  That neck does look warped.  I would be interested to see some more pics of the neck at various angles.

Title: 1981 Series II for sale
Post by: tim_doty on July 16, 2008, 08:08:29 PM

Thanks for your interest and comments.  We have the original case; we're looking for the power supply.  It's a long scale.  The D string was out of its groove.  I have put it back.
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/53735.jpg)
 The pickup is angled.
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/53736.jpg)
 There is a small 'crack' on the right side where the neck meets the body.
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/53737.jpg)
 another photo
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/53738.jpg)

Title: 1981 Series II for sale
Post by: 82daion on July 16, 2008, 08:12:54 PM

The neck appears warped due to the weird slant of the neck pickup, I think. I don't think it's actually warped.
 
Beautiful bass-good luck with the sale.

Title: 1981 Series II for sale
Post by: Bradley Young on July 17, 2008, 12:26:21 PM

I think that the D string being slightly off is making it look warped, too.

Title: 1981 Series II for sale
Post by: bassman2277 on July 21, 2008, 06:07:30 PM

Has this bass sold yet?

Title: 1981 Series II for sale
Post by: 811952 on July 25, 2008, 11:30:19 AM

Lovely instrument.  Sorry to hear about your brother's partner.
 
John

Title: 1981 Series II for sale
Post by: mike13 on July 26, 2008, 03:30:01 PM

Tim,if you ever get back to me I will buy this bass.I have sent you 3 P.M.'s
Mike
 
(Message edited by mike13 on July 26, 2008)

Title: 1981 Series II for sale
Post by: tim_doty on August 02, 2008, 10:21:34 AM

Sorry folks, I've been out of town for a few weeks and pretty busy when I returned.  We can not find the power supply so the cost of a new one would be included in our original asking price.  Gary Davidson (a senior member)lives near to me and will inspect the bass first hand and then post his comments on it.  We will then proceed with the sale.
Tim

Title: 1981 Series II for sale
Post by: ulisalm on August 03, 2008, 03:20:54 AM

Hi Tim,
I am still very interested.
Bass regards from Hamburg
Uli

Title: 1981 Series II for sale
Post by: mike13 on August 18, 2008, 11:41:54 PM

This S2 is now sold, and on it's way to me in OZ
unfortunatley Mica has no file on it

Title: 1981 Series II for sale
Post by: David Houck on August 19, 2008, 11:31:47 AM

Congrats again Mike!!