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Title: Mark King bass for sale in the UK, however will ship. [SOLD]
Post by: big_rob on July 18, 2016, 11:57:02 AM: This is my Mark King Alembic bass, I have owned it from new (1999) and it is in as new condition. Comes with the original case.
Californian walnut top.
Looking for £3000.
Also signed by Mark King on the electronics cover.
Will ship at buyers expense, good time to buy given the weak pound, making this bass $4000 plus shipping and insurance (based on current exchange rate, maybe subject to change), can arrange the shipping & insurance but buyer must pay cost.

Cheers All,
Rob
Title: Re: Mark King bass for sale in the UK, however will ship.
Post by: bigbadbill on August 04, 2016, 06:56:13 AM: Hi Rob,

I feel your pain. My custom built Triple Omega - which I'd waited over 20 years to be able to afford - eventually had to go due to back and shoulder issues. I always play seated now, but the Triple O wasn't comfortable played seated either due to the side omega cutouts. I had wondered about the feasibility of a Standard body shape, and yours is gorgeous; love that grafted walnut. Very tempting, although I'm supposed to be buying a 6 string guitar. Just out of interest, how heavy is it?
Title: Re: Mark King bass for sale in the UK, however will ship.
Post by: big_rob on August 07, 2016, 12:12:30 PM: Hi Bill,
Sorry been on holiday and have only just picked this message up. Will get her on the scales and let you know.

Regards
Rob
Title: Re: Mark King bass for sale in the UK, however will ship.
Post by: bigbadbill on August 08, 2016, 11:58:08 AM: Thanks Rob; hope you had a nice holiday.

With regards to weight, I suspect my main problem, based on memories of my Triple O, would be carrying the bass round.....
Title: Re: Mark King bass for sale in the UK, however will ship.
Post by: big_rob on August 08, 2016, 01:53:17 PM: You can always get someone to carry it for you, or a really good gig bag might help as the hard cases are as heavy as.

Regards
Rob
Title: Re: Mark King bass for sale in the UK, however will ship.
Post by: bigbadbill on August 08, 2016, 02:29:44 PM: They certainly are! Size was always a problem as well; my old case wouldn't fit in my friend's car, and I don't drive. I always wondered if Hiscox did a case that would fit these.
Title: Re: Mark King bass for sale in the UK, however will ship.
Post by: jazzyvee on August 08, 2016, 03:55:40 PM: I think there has been a few conversations on the forum about the pros and cons of using a gig bag with a bass that has the point or omega tips as a vertical drop onto that part are would be pretty serious.
Title: Re: Mark King bass for sale in the UK, however will ship.
Post by: bigbadbill on August 09, 2016, 08:47:29 AM: That's why I mentioned a Hiscox case, which isn't much/any heavier than a decent gig bag anyway.

I used to have a Jaydee that came with a great moulded case, it balanced perfectly when carrying.
Title: Re: Mark King bass for sale in the UK, however will ship.
Post by: big_rob on August 12, 2016, 12:14:01 AM: i'm not sure myself if Hiscox would do one that would fit, but I dont mind asking. Will let you know if they get back to me.
Title: Re: Mark King bass for sale in the UK, however will ship.
Post by: bigbadbill on August 12, 2016, 09:39:12 AM: That'd be cool Rob, although the last time I asked them about whether they had a case to fit a Rick they had no idea! ;)

BTW, did you manage to weigh the bass?
Title: Re: Mark King bass for sale in the UK, however will ship.
Post by: big_rob on August 19, 2016, 08:28:51 AM: Now sold