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Title: WANTED: Series 1 in UK or Europe Fretless if possible!
Post by: jas on December 03, 2010, 03:02:40 PM

I'm looking for a Series 1, fretted or fretless. Preference for fretless. Four strings is adequate for a simple country boy like me.
I prefer the body without the standard point (by the tailpiece) that stops you leaning it in the corner. I don't mind some wear and buckle rash. Medium or long scale.
I'm no expert, so advise me if you want ... maybe a S2 would suit me. Cash buyer, or swap my lush Persuader plus cash? Discuss

Title: WANTED: Series 1 in UK or Europe Fretless if possible!
Post by: jazzyvee on December 04, 2010, 04:38:08 AM

Here are a couple of places you may want to keep your eyes focussed at. This is the UK Alembic Distributor
 UK American guitar company (http://www.americanguitarsuk.com/bassshop/alembicB.php)
 
and this one I think is in Germany Station Music (http://www.station-music.de/bass/alembic.html)
You may find something comes  up there from time to time.  
Happy hunting.
 
Jazzyvee

Title: WANTED: Series 1 in UK or Europe Fretless if possible!
Post by: jas on December 04, 2010, 08:52:42 AM

Jazzyvee, thanks a lot for the tips!

Title: WANTED: Series 1 in UK or Europe Fretless if possible!
Post by: artswork99 on December 04, 2010, 09:02:57 AM

FYI, not in the UK or Europe but a beautiful 4 string Series I fretless it is.  Not sure whether it is still available.  http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/64652.html (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=14264)

Title: WANTED: Series 1 in UK or Europe Fretless if possible!
Post by: jas on December 04, 2010, 02:12:51 PM

Wow, that sure is pretty, but  a little radical for me. I prefer the smaller body, with shorter 'horns'. And I won't be in the US on business for a few months. But I really appreciate your help and support in the search!

Title: WANTED: Series 1 in UK or Europe Fretless if possible!
Post by: slawie on December 06, 2010, 07:01:01 PM

John, What about something like this?  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/90997.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/90998.jpg)
  If I don't find work soon I will have to sell.  slawie

Title: WANTED: Series 1 in UK or Europe Fretless if possible!
Post by: jas on December 07, 2010, 01:07:28 AM

Slawie,
Looks good - though I already feel bad that someone would have to sell their Alembic because they couldn't find work.  You're not in the cricket team are you?
 
John

Title: WANTED: Series 1 in UK or Europe Fretless if possible!
Post by: FC Bass on December 07, 2010, 08:29:31 AM

This one (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=14402) is also still available, though no Series electronics in there...
 
Edit:
Oops...  
misread :-) (I saw Europa fretless)  
Sorry.
 
(Message edited by fc_spoiler on December 07, 2010)

Title: WANTED: Series 1 in UK or Europe Fretless if possible!
Post by: jas on December 07, 2010, 01:02:25 PM

Thanks for the post, FC! Cute and lovely figured wood, but I think I prefer the earlier style. I love the neck ...

Title: WANTED: Series 1 in UK or Europe Fretless if possible!
Post by: uonra on December 08, 2010, 04:27:41 AM

Hello,
I'm based in Belgium , are you interessed in a distilated fretted? if yes I need your mail adress to send you the pictures....
please send at   claude.arnou@skynet.be (mailto:claude.arnou@skynet.be)   regards  
Claude

Title: WANTED: Series 1 in UK or Europe Fretless if possible!
Post by: lozbass on December 10, 2010, 04:45:34 AM

Hi Jas,
 
I'm based in the UK and may have a bass that is of interest - fretted and point body I'm afraid but a Series 1 in absolutely as new condition.  Drop me your email and we can talk.  I'm up in Manchester but travel South a lot!