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Title: looking for left handed 4 string bass
Post by: pom556 on July 01, 2017, 04:23:05 AM

I've been in search of a new bass and came across alembic basses. i would like to find a spoiler or some other type but it needs to be left-handed.

Title: Re: looking for left handed 4 string bass
Post by: rv_bass on July 01, 2017, 05:46:25 AM

Hi

Welcome :)  There is a left-handed Mark King on Reverb...

https://reverb.com/item/5664074-used-alembic-1995-left-handed-mark-king-4-string-electric-bass-with-hard-shell-case

Title: Re: looking for left handed 4 string bass
Post by: edwardofhuncote on July 01, 2017, 06:21:55 AM

Rob and I think a lot alike... I was going to post that same link.   :D

I seem to remember there was a left-handed Epic model listed recently on Reverb or maybe on TalkBass, but it must have sold.

Come to think of it, I can't recall ever seeing a left-handed Spoiler or Persuader, though there must be a few.   ???

Welcome to the Club - keep an eye on this page... one that suits you might turn up anytime.  ;)

Title: Re: looking for left handed 4 string bass
Post by: pom556 on July 05, 2017, 04:35:59 AM

thanks I'll check that out

Title: Re: looking for left handed 4 string bass
Post by: piers_williamson on July 30, 2017, 06:21:31 AM

Where are you based?

Title: Re: looking for left handed 4 string bass
Post by: jazzyvee on July 30, 2017, 09:33:25 AM

If you have deep pockets, check this one out.
https://reverb.com/item/4467792-alembic-omega-cut-5-string-bass-1990-s-natural

Title: Re: looking for left handed 4 string bass
Post by: piers_williamson on July 31, 2017, 04:28:36 AM

We can always dream Jazzyvee!  Incidentally that looks a lot more expensive on Reverb than direct from Vintage & Rare.  Presumably that's the site's mark-up.  Is the cost expensive for that type of Series 2?

Title: Re: looking for left handed 4 string bass
Post by: hammer on July 31, 2017, 06:03:41 AM

I don't know exactly what the premium is for a left handed Series bass and customization but in US dollars I'd consider the current price to be extremely optimistic given what typical Series basses of this vintage has typically sold for in the US.

Title: Re: looking for left handed 4 string bass
Post by: piers_williamson on July 31, 2017, 11:35:43 AM

And can I ask what the typical selling price for a S2 of that type would be in the US?

Title: Re: looking for left handed 4 string bass
Post by: colbassman on August 01, 2017, 04:28:02 AM

Hi Pier's , my John Paul Jones Triple Omega's still for sale left handed 10/10 condition !!!! never left the house my friend. Highly figured Spalted Maple with Led Zeppelin 4 inlay's as position marker's by Martin Simm. Custom knobb's and Bass Cleff !!!!!. You can check her out being made here at Alembic Colin's JPJ. £5500 + shipping which is a steal for a bass of this quality with Custom case and certificate of build. All the best Colin.[img]

Title: Re: looking for left handed 4 string bass
Post by: jazzyvee on August 02, 2017, 12:40:28 PM

Hammer, alembic don't charge more to make a lefty so it should not really be uplifted when being sold on. Piers, i would say that is overpriced as i bought a 2002  series II 5 string europa in 2012 and a 2000 series I 5 string europa last year. Both were in as new condition when i got them and i still paid less that that bass is up for sale at.
It is pretty sweet though.

Title: Re: looking for left handed 4 string bass
Post by: mica on August 02, 2017, 02:23:03 PM

The premium on that 5-string bass in England is surely the Quilted Coco Bolo - there is very little of that wood left and less than 20 total instruments were made from it.

Title: Re: looking for left handed 4 string bass
Post by: rv_bass on August 05, 2017, 06:09:23 AM

This is a five string, rather than four, but it's lefty and sure is nice!

http://store.basscentral.com/alembic-essence-5-lefty-flame-maple-sn11k14194-

Title: Re: looking for left handed 4 string bass
Post by: rv_bass on September 05, 2017, 07:36:59 AM

If you are still looking, here is one on Reverb:

https://reverb.com/item/6429430-alembic-spoiler-1995-1999