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Title: Hyak Guitar Trade
Post by: artswork99 on July 31, 2007, 06:56:14 PM

Hello,
I purchased this Hyak guitar thinking I would play it as much as my Hyak bass and I was wrong.
Now I'm thinking of trading it for my first Alembic bass.
The Q switches and 5 pin are not wired.  
Active EMG's with push-pull pots.
 
Thanks,
Art
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/42575.jpg)
 
(Message edited by artswork99 on August 02, 2007)

Title: Hyak Guitar Trade
Post by: artswork99 on July 31, 2007, 07:23:10 PM

Here are a few more pictures.  Thanks for looking. Changed the nut to a brass nut.
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/42581.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/42582.jpg)

Title: Hyak Guitar Trade
Post by: David Houck on July 31, 2007, 08:24:32 PM

Hi Art!  Welcome to the board!
 
Art is a good friend of mine here in Asheville.  He's brought his Hyak bass out to the house, and I see him in town from time to time at Boudreau's where my band plays.  He's been looking in on our site for a while, and watches the Alembic listings on Ebay.

Title: Hyak Guitar Trade
Post by: artswork99 on July 31, 2007, 08:30:07 PM

Thanks Dave!

Title: Hyak Guitar Trade
Post by: lbpesq on August 01, 2007, 07:30:16 AM

Art:
 
Being Bill, the guitar one, I unfortunately have no Alembic bass to trade (I do have a Schecter, if you're interested - lol).  However, I have a bunch of other stuff (guitars, amps, speaker cabs, pedal steel, howzabout a nice F2-B preamp?) or would be interested in an outright purchase if you were so inclined.  
 
Bill, tgo

Title: Hyak Guitar Trade
Post by: keavin on August 01, 2007, 07:38:46 AM

that upper horn sure reminds me of a good'ol krispy Kream doughnut,yum -yum!(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/42588.jpg)

Title: Hyak Guitar Trade
Post by: artswork99 on August 01, 2007, 08:44:16 AM

Bill, the guitar one... I sent you an email  
 
Keavin, your Alembic looks sweet too!
 
Thanks for the posts so far.
 
Thanks, Art
 
(Message edited by artswork99 on August 01, 2007)

Title: Hyak Guitar Trade
Post by: eligilam on August 02, 2007, 09:15:53 AM

I'd like to see some pics of the Hyak bass, too, if it's handy...upper horn intricacies are very interesting in my opinion.
 
Will

Title: Hyak Guitar Trade
Post by: southpaw on August 02, 2007, 09:53:22 AM

Welcome Art!  Any friend of Dave is a friend of ours.  
Great looking guitar, I think Bill may have another one for his collection soon...
Thanks Keavin, now you made me hungry with that  picture! (the power of suggestion). Those doughnuts are dangerously addictive...

Title: Hyak Guitar Trade
Post by: artswork99 on August 02, 2007, 09:53:29 AM

OK, so everyone is interested in the bass   Here is a picture to enjoy  
 

Title: Hyak Guitar Trade
Post by: artswork99 on August 02, 2007, 09:55:34 AM

Thanks Paul!

Title: Hyak Guitar Trade
Post by: southpaw on August 02, 2007, 09:56:59 AM

Forgive me if this topic has been covered, but why are Hyak instruments identical to Alembics? Was Hyak a former craftsman at Alembic?
Thanks

Title: Hyak Guitar Trade
Post by: artswork99 on August 02, 2007, 09:58:21 AM

Yes they once worked for Alembic in the 70's.  I believe that the company was only around for several years.  I also have some very interesting literature (also in electronic format) if anyone cares to see it.
 
(Message edited by artswork99 on August 02, 2007)

Title: Hyak Guitar Trade
Post by: southpaw on August 02, 2007, 10:13:54 AM

Thanks Art.  
Wow, they took everything except the kitchen sink when they left Alembic!  
 Yes, please post the literature, I'm sure many here would be interested.

Title: Hyak Guitar Trade
Post by: artswork99 on August 02, 2007, 11:19:07 AM

OK Hyak fans... Here is my literature. Enjoy the reading!  
 
 
 
 
 
 

Title: Hyak Guitar Trade
Post by: the_8_string_king on August 02, 2007, 11:19:23 AM

Just out of curiosity, do these have truss rods?  I don't see any access point for adjustments...

Title: Hyak Guitar Trade
Post by: artswork99 on August 02, 2007, 11:23:02 AM

No truss rods on Hyak instruments (they used graphite to stabilize) unless Alembic has put one in as they did on Robert's bass.  
Please see thread on Robert's Hyak Restoration http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/9853.html (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=7304)
 
BTW, I would trust NO ONE BUT ALEMBIC with a Hyak instrument.  
 
(Message edited by artswork99 on August 02, 2007)

Title: Hyak Guitar Trade
Post by: artswork99 on August 02, 2007, 11:30:16 AM

You know that this thread has been very inspiring to me again in the way of Hyak...  
Back to where this all began  
I am sooooo ready for my first Alembic Bass.
Is there anyone here interested in a trade for the Hyak guitar shown at the beginning of the post   Thanks, Art
 
(Message edited by artswork99 on August 04, 2007)

Title: Hyak Guitar Trade
Post by: artswork99 on August 06, 2007, 08:14:22 PM

There's a glitch with images every so often... they are looking into it...  Here is the Hyak literature again.
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/42787.jpg)
 
(Message edited by artswork99 on August 06, 2007)

Title: Hyak Guitar Trade
Post by: artswork99 on August 06, 2007, 08:16:02 PM

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/42790.jpg)

Title: Hyak Guitar Trade
Post by: artswork99 on August 06, 2007, 08:17:32 PM

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/42793.jpg)

Title: Hyak Guitar Trade
Post by: artswork99 on August 06, 2007, 08:19:06 PM

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/42796.jpg)

Title: Hyak Guitar Trade
Post by: artswork99 on August 06, 2007, 08:20:18 PM

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/42799.jpg)

Title: Hyak Guitar Trade
Post by: artswork99 on August 14, 2007, 07:27:30 AM

Please let me know if anyone has an Alembic bass they would like to trade for the Hyak guitar.  
Thanks, Art

Title: Hyak Guitar Trade
Post by: flaxattack on August 14, 2007, 09:56:33 AM

would an orion 5 interest you?

Title: Hyak Guitar Trade
Post by: artswork99 on August 14, 2007, 11:12:16 AM

I have emailed you Jeff,  thanks!
 
(Message edited by artswork99 on August 14, 2007)

Title: Hyak Guitar Trade
Post by: artswork99 on August 15, 2007, 06:42:37 AM

I promise to give an Alembic a good home and play it daily  
 
And you may have this nice vintage Hyak guitar in return!
 
(Message edited by artswork99 on August 16, 2007)

Title: Hyak Guitar Trade
Post by: artswork99 on August 17, 2007, 05:59:27 AM

Jeff (flaxattack), I sent you a couple of emails.  Thanks.

Title: Hyak Guitar Trade
Post by: flaxattack on August 17, 2007, 09:38:40 AM

gonna pass

Title: Hyak Guitar Trade
Post by: artswork99 on August 17, 2007, 09:43:19 AM

Thanks for the response Jeff.

Title: Hyak Guitar Trade
Post by: artswork99 on August 17, 2007, 09:50:14 AM

Can anyone here tell me what this Hyak guitar may be worth on a trade?  
 
I know that is a subjective question... I want to be as fair as possible to both another party and myself (I may have overpaid from feedback I have received).  I can always make up the difference in a trade with some $$.  
 
Thanks, Art
 
(Message edited by artswork99 on August 18, 2007)

Title: Hyak Guitar Trade
Post by: artswork99 on August 18, 2007, 09:25:32 AM

Full description:
 
Handmade guitar from Seattle based company (Hyak) in the late 70's. Cherry body, purpleheart top and back, 11 laminate neck through-purpleheart / graphite / maple / graphite / koa / purpleheart / koa / graphite / maple / graphite / purpleheart. Macassa ebony fingerboard with large abalone inlays, silver side dots. Handcut brass tailpiece / bridge with sustain block / pickup frames. Non original EMG pickups (single-humbucker) with push / pull pots. Original mini switches and 5 pin xlr are not connected and remaining original electronics are not included.  The guitar is in good condition. the guitar has some dings-mostly around the edge of the body, one on the neck arround the 9th fret, as well some bigger scratches on the back of the body (all hard to show in pictures).  Some of the gluelines along the veneers on the headstock / fingerboard are slightly open.  The neck is straight as an arrow, the action is super low. The guitar sounds just amazing and plays like a dream.  Comes with gigbag.
 
(Message edited by artswork99 on August 18, 2007)

Title: Hyak Guitar Trade
Post by: artswork99 on August 21, 2007, 10:37:56 AM

Some additional guitar pictures...
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/43259.jpg)

Title: Hyak Guitar Trade
Post by: artswork99 on August 21, 2007, 10:39:12 AM

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/43262.jpg)

Title: Hyak Guitar Trade
Post by: artswork99 on August 21, 2007, 10:41:00 AM

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/43265.jpg)

Title: Hyak Guitar Trade
Post by: artswork99 on August 21, 2007, 10:42:05 AM

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/43268.jpg)

Title: Hyak Guitar Trade
Post by: artswork99 on August 21, 2007, 10:43:30 AM

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/43271.jpg)

Title: Hyak Guitar Trade
Post by: artswork99 on August 21, 2007, 10:45:23 AM

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/43274.jpg)

Title: Hyak Guitar Trade
Post by: artswork99 on August 21, 2007, 10:47:16 AM

Screws are not on wood backplate as they were incorrect and not supplied to me.
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/43277.jpg)
 
(Message edited by artswork99 on August 21, 2007)

Title: Hyak Guitar Trade
Post by: David Houck on August 25, 2007, 01:21:35 PM

Nice pics!!

Title: Hyak Guitar Trade
Post by: artswork99 on August 25, 2007, 01:52:56 PM

Thanks Dave!

Title: Hyak Guitar Trade
Post by: artswork99 on September 13, 2007, 05:54:42 AM

Bump to try again... Anyone interested in this guitar?  Purchase or trade... make offer.
 
Thanks, Art

Title: Hyak Guitar Trade
Post by: lbpesq on September 13, 2007, 07:16:52 AM

Art:
 
I'm thinking about it.
 
Bill, tgo

Title: Hyak Guitar Trade
Post by: staemius on September 20, 2007, 11:14:41 AM

Hey Art - I may be interested (and I'm in Asheville as well)- email me a quote please!  Thanks, James

Title: Hyak Guitar Trade
Post by: artswork99 on September 26, 2007, 03:57:04 PM

Guitar has been sold.  Thanks everyone!
 
Art

Title: Hyak Guitar Trade
Post by: the_8_string_king on September 26, 2007, 06:27:18 PM

Cool, Art!  So, uh... what's the status of that ugly nonsense with Austin's stolen basses?  Did you and the other fellow who bought his stolen brown bass get to the bottom of it, yet?  I hope you guys didn't get screwed.
 
I'd sure like to hear the story... if inclined you could email me privately if you're willing to share the story and update me -although I'm sure others are interested as well.
 
Take care, Art, glad you sold it as you wanted, and hope it'll help you get an Alembic that's right for you.  My new Signature Deluxe Balance K is absolutely amazing!

Title: Hyak Guitar Trade
Post by: staemius on September 27, 2007, 06:34:41 AM

I'm the proud new owner!  Art is a super nice guy with some sweet bass licks - that Hyak bass of his sounds as good as it looks.

Title: Hyak Guitar Trade
Post by: artswork99 on September 27, 2007, 08:49:22 AM

James is another very nice guy! Enjoy that Hyak guitar!  
Do let me know when and where the band is playing so that I may attend.
 
Thanks,
Art

Title: Hyak Guitar Trade
Post by: lbpesq on September 27, 2007, 11:03:27 AM

James:
 
Congrats, it's a beautiful guitar.  If the timing was different, I would have made a run at it myself.  Should you ever be looking to sell or trade, let me know.
 
Bill, tgo

Title: Hyak Guitar Trade
Post by: David Houck on September 29, 2007, 06:45:57 PM

Hi James!  Congrats!!