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Alembic products => Alembic Basses & Guitars => Topic started by: puccipucci on October 16, 2008, 11:23:31 PM

Title: [ASK] How much this bass worth?
Post by: puccipucci on October 16, 2008, 11:23:31 PM: Hi Alembic-friends, i'm just wondering, how much the market/street price for second-hand Alembics (like new condition) with this specs:
Series II - 6 string JB Body shape
finish - bluish
side RED LEDs.
power cable + the Series II power supply (rack model)
i haven't take the pic yet but it looks similar like this but in blue
http://www.bassplayers.co.za/alembic-series2.html (http://www.bassplayers.co.za/alembic-series2.html)
i really need your advice, thanks
Title: [ASK] How much this bass worth?
Post by: kungfusheriff on October 17, 2008, 05:53:09 AM: Hello,
Before the economy took a dive, second-hand Series basses were changing hands for about $4,000 US, but in a worldwide recession priorities have certainly changed. The used bass market seems to have fallen off.
Another factor to consider is the relative rarity of six-string Series 2s. I'm not sure how many have been made over the years, but the number is small. If the bass you're looking at is as good as mine, I would urge you to spend whatever you can to buy it. You only live once, and it's only money.
Title: [ASK] How much this bass worth?
Post by: mike1762 on October 17, 2008, 05:19:03 PM: Are you looking to sell or buy?
Title: [ASK] How much this bass worth?
Post by: puccipucci on October 17, 2008, 08:31:18 PM: ^^ to buy
but maybe swap with Fodera monarch 4 bolton + Fender Jazz 76 like new condition.
is it good?
Title: [ASK] How much this bass worth?
Post by: mike1762 on October 18, 2008, 04:35:09 PM: The Fodera is a high-end bass in its own right. The Fender is what it is. I can't recall seeing many Series IIs for sale... much less a 6 string. This may be your only opportunity to let someone else take the depreciation. I'd do it.
Title: [ASK] How much this bass worth?
Post by: puccipucci on October 18, 2008, 06:13:46 PM: here's the pic..(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/57499.jpg)
Title: [ASK] How much this bass worth?
Post by: puccipucci on October 18, 2008, 06:15:03 PM: [duplicate picture removed]

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Post by: puccipucci on October 18, 2008, 06:15:20 PM: [duplicate picture removed]

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Title: [ASK] How much this bass worth?
Post by: puccipucci on October 18, 2008, 06:19:13 PM: upss
sorry mod, please remove 2 posts above, my internet error
Title: [ASK] How much this bass worth?
Post by: mike1762 on October 18, 2008, 06:35:34 PM: If you decide to pass... I (and others here) might be interested.
Title: [ASK] How much this bass worth?
Post by: puccipucci on October 18, 2008, 06:59:39 PM: still not mine yet...
the owner still consider sell to me or swap with my 2 basses...
Title: [ASK] How much this bass worth?
Post by: FC Bass on October 18, 2008, 10:22:40 PM: The Fodera is a Bolt on? I would have thought approx 2 seconds about swapping the two basses, grab it wile you still can!
Looks like a very good deal to me.
Title: [ASK] How much this bass worth?
Post by: funkyjazzjunky on October 20, 2008, 07:45:14 AM: I love the JB body. You have a great deal. If you pass, let us know or send the seller to us.
Title: [ASK] How much this bass worth?
Post by: ampeglb100 on October 20, 2008, 01:08:04 PM: Man, I would buy that in a heartbeat...

Andy
Title: [ASK] How much this bass worth?
Post by: rogueman on October 22, 2008, 12:59:26 PM: Swap those basses for it now. Alembics are the standard of excellence. Nice blue stain.
Title: [ASK] How much this bass worth?
Post by: basstard on October 24, 2008, 12:52:43 AM: This is simply unique! I'd urge you to get it - and if you e.g. miss the Fender later, there are plenty of good Jazz Basses around and you'll be able to replace it when you can while this beauty is one of a kind. I'd go for it.
Title: [ASK] How much this bass worth?
Post by: puccipucci on October 24, 2008, 05:30:38 AM: thanks 4 all your advice guys, now she's mine !!!
looks like it will take weeks or months 4 me to explore the sound. its incredible !!!
Its a beautiful, big, fat n heavy bass !!!
thanks...
Title: [ASK] How much this bass worth?
Post by: LMiwa on October 24, 2008, 06:59:00 AM: Congrats!!! Great bass!

Post pics in the Showcase thread when you get a chance.
Title: [ASK] How much this bass worth?
Post by: funkyjazzjunky on October 24, 2008, 09:45:05 AM: Give us pictures
Title: [ASK] How much this bass worth?
Post by: rogueman on November 22, 2008, 09:23:05 PM: Like basstard said, you can always pick up a Fender later, but a find like this is rare. Why did the person want to get rid of it? Who cares?