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Title: Looking for a Series II five-string (fretless)
Post by: eric_the_red on August 30, 2008, 09:59:45 AM

Hey folks.  I've been on the lookout for a 5-string fretless Series II for awhile now.  If anyone has any leads, please let me know.  I'd like it to be standard 34 scale and with narrow string spacing.  I'll even go as far as to purchase a fretted version, and have it defretted.  Thanks!
 
Eric  (773) 865-7899

Title: Looking for a Series II five-string (fretless)
Post by: malthumb on September 01, 2008, 02:38:37 PM

I know where there is a nice Series II FRETTED 5 string that can be had for about $7,500.  If that falls in line with what you're thinking, let me know and I'll put you in touch.
 
Peace,
 
James

Title: Looking for a Series II five-string (fretless)
Post by: eric_the_red on September 02, 2008, 12:19:13 PM

Hey James,
 
Yeah, that does interest me.  The price is higher than I had expected, but I'd love to be in touch with the owner.  What do you know about the bass (wood, condition, etc.)?  
 
Thanks a lot, man.  I've spied your bass several times on this site, drooling at the sight of your Series II 5 cocobolo beauty...  You're one lucky guy!

Title: Looking for a Series II five-string (fretless)
Post by: kungfusheriff on September 02, 2008, 04:59:08 PM

If James is talking about the bass I'm thinking of, the wood is Ziricote, the body is a unique 3/4 size heart omega style, and there is some very nice flame maple in the neck.

Title: Looking for a Series II five-string (fretless)
Post by: malthumb on September 05, 2008, 06:43:13 PM

Eric,
 
Here's a picture of the bass.  Note the price tag.  I know it's negotiable.
 
My apologies on the poor photo quality.  Camera phone + sucky photographer = lame picture
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/55589.jpg)
 
Peace,
 
James

Title: Looking for a Series II five-string (fretless)
Post by: kungfusheriff on September 05, 2008, 08:46:26 PM

Here's another:(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/55650.jpg)

Title: Looking for a Series II five-string (fretless)
Post by: speicky on September 06, 2008, 12:25:39 AM

isn't that Bones' bass ? If so, there's a nice closeup  here (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=8299)...

Title: Looking for a Series II five-string (fretless)
Post by: speicky on September 06, 2008, 02:11:31 AM

James... sucky photographer ??? You haven't seen many of the pics that I uploaded  Your photo rocks !

Title: Looking for a Series II five-string (fretless)
Post by: kungfusheriff on September 06, 2008, 09:29:01 AM

That is Bones' ex-bass.

Title: Looking for a Series II five-string (fretless)
Post by: mcdonger on September 07, 2008, 07:12:36 AM

The bass is at Guitar Center in Southfield, MI. for those interested parties.