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Alembic products => Alembic Basses & Guitars => Topic started by: 12stringwilson on December 29, 2008, 01:44:41 PM

Title: SERIES II 1975 FRETLESS FOR SALE
Post by: 12stringwilson on December 29, 2008, 01:44:41 PM
As much as I love her, I got to let her go. She needs loving and play time, which I do not provide. I have no more need for a fretless. This bass does it all...but all of you guys already know that.
 
http://www.elderly.com/vintage/items/55U-3408.htm (http://www.elderly.com/vintage/items/55U-3408.htm)
 
This is the link from Elderly Instruments, with full pictures. I bought it from them approx. 2 years ago. I have played it a total of 15 times and it has never left my home. Well cared for.
 
Please contact me if interested.
wilson_brent@bellsouth.net (http://mailto:wilson_brent@bellsouth.net)
Title: SERIES II 1975 FRETLESS FOR SALE
Post by: 811952 on December 29, 2008, 02:19:07 PM
How much $$$?
 
John
Title: SERIES II 1975 FRETLESS FOR SALE
Post by: 12stringwilson on December 29, 2008, 02:30:13 PM
$5500
Not sure if you are aware, but it comes with the original pre-amp as well.
Title: SERIES II 1975 FRETLESS FOR SALE
Post by: Bradley Young on December 29, 2008, 03:31:54 PM
I'm curious about the electronics; they appear to be a non-standard configuration.  Just curious-- not saying there's anything wrong with it.
 
Do you have any additional information about the setup?
 
Bradley
Title: SERIES II 1975 FRETLESS FOR SALE
Post by: pauldo on December 29, 2008, 03:45:57 PM
oh my god - Brent are you sure???
I regret getting rid of my Exploiter.  
 
Think man THINK! Yeah sure its hard times and everyone could use more cash- but fer jiminii crickets sake - that is a beautiful instrument, plus the vintage of it makes it even more valueable.... if not for yourself, maybe a son or daughter?
 
My apologies for stepping out of line on this, I am certain that you thought long and hard about making this decision but my first thought when I laid eyes on that bass was - I want it! I can not afford it so then the next thought was, If I had it, it would never leave me, until I passed and then my son would inherit it.
 
be well - good luck
Title: SERIES II 1975 FRETLESS FOR SALE
Post by: mike1762 on December 29, 2008, 05:10:32 PM
The add says No longer available.  Did you sell it or wise up??? LOL
Title: SERIES II 1975 FRETLESS FOR SALE
Post by: 12stringwilson on December 29, 2008, 06:22:09 PM
Regarding the electronics, I am unaware if they are non-standard.  
 
Mike1762 - That is the add from when it was listed 2 years ago. I bought it from Elderly Instruments. I copied the add for everyone's benefit as the pictures are quite good.
 
I do know that I am the 3rd owner of the instrument. THe second owner, from who I bought her told me this is exactly how it was when he received it.
 
pauldo - I have thought about this for a long time. I cannot justify keeping her when I do not play her. That, to me is disrespectful to the instrument and Alembic. These basses are meant to be more than just keep sakes in my mind. She needs a home where she can sing.
Title: SERIES II 1975 FRETLESS FOR SALE
Post by: 12stringwilson on December 29, 2008, 06:22:24 PM
Regarding the electronics, I am unaware if they are non-standard.  
 
Mike1762 - That is the add from when it was listed 2 years ago. I bought it from Elderly Instruments. I copied the add for everyone's benefit as the pictures are quite good.
 
 
 
I do know that I am the 3rd owner of the instrument. THe second owner, from who I bought her told me this is exactly how it was when he received it.
 
pauldo - I have thought about this for a long time. I cannot justify keeping her when I do not play her. That, to me is disrespectful to the instrument and Alembic. These basses are meant to be more than just keep sakes in my mind. She needs a home where she can sing.
Title: SERIES II 1975 FRETLESS FOR SALE
Post by: san_diego_bassplayer on January 02, 2009, 05:21:48 PM
Hi I sent you a couple of emails previously.
I'm very interested in the bass do you have
a contact number I can reach you at ?
and what time would be a good time to call you ?
You can email that contact information at
georgioartis@yahoo.com (mailto:georgioartis@yahoo.com)
Title: SERIES II 1975 FRETLESS FOR SALE
Post by: David Houck on January 04, 2009, 03:26:01 PM
This bass was previously discussed here (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=13068).  The controls are probably a superfilter for each pickup.
Title: SERIES II 1975 FRETLESS FOR SALE
Post by: David Houck on January 04, 2009, 03:32:00 PM
This bass has now been listed in the For Sale (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=14471) section.