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Connecting => Swap Shop and Wish Lists => For Sale & Trade => Topic started by: TexasBassMan on March 01, 2018, 12:13:38 PM

Title: [SOLD] 2017 Retro Stanley Short Scale - Pristine Condition (new) Bass
Post by: TexasBassMan on March 01, 2018, 12:13:38 PM
I'm considering moving an essentially brand new 2017 Stanley Clark Retro Short Scale bass.  I purchased this on a whim after selling my Distillate, but have decided I don't need a third short scale (Stanley) bass... and my wife needs a new car.

An identical bass can be seen on Reverb (Bass Central): https://reverb.com/item/4212250-alembic-stanley-clarke-retro-model-2016-birdseye-maple (https://reverb.com/item/4212250-alembic-stanley-clarke-retro-model-2016-birdseye-maple)

Only differences are my bass is 2017, theirs is 2016... and I don't have Stanley's signature on mine.  Everything else (continuous wood backplates, red LED's, etc.) is identical.  They're asking $8.999... for a club member I'll do $5800 plus you pay shipping/insurance.

This bass has literally only been played on a few times, so is essentially brand new - it's a 10 out of 10, the case smells brand new, documents are sealed, etc.

Email me with questions, or for more pictures, etc.

Cheers,

Bryan
Title: Re: 2017 Retro Stanley Short Scale - Pristine Condition (new) Bass
Post by: jwright9 on March 01, 2018, 12:29:41 PM
Did you just buy this from Joe?

Title: Re: 2017 Retro Stanley Short Scale - Pristine Condition (new) Bass
Post by: hieronymous on March 01, 2018, 12:29:48 PM
Wow! The pickups look like white chocolate! And I love the retro horns. Sorry I can't take it off your hands, looks amazing
Title: Re: 2017 Retro Stanley Short Scale - Pristine Condition (new) Bass
Post by: TexasBassMan on March 01, 2018, 02:19:42 PM
Yes!  I bought it from Joe.  He's a great guy, and lives a few hours away from me. 
Title: Re: 2017 Retro Stanley Short Scale - Pristine Condition (new) Bass
Post by: tx196059 on March 01, 2018, 04:06:40 PM
I can vouch for the newness and Bryan. We have been horse trading for a few years now. I acquired this bass by other horse trading, and sold to Bryan for other reasons as well. Great bass and great price! Cheers!

Joe
Title: Re: 2017 Retro Stanley Short Scale - Pristine Condition (new) Bass - PRICE DROP
Post by: TexasBassMan on March 02, 2018, 07:21:56 AM
FYI - to sweeten the deal, I dropped price to $5800 in original message.
Title: Re: 2017 Retro Stanley Short Scale - Pristine Condition (new) Bass - PRICE DROP
Post by: edwardofhuncote on March 02, 2018, 07:59:41 AM
That's the most attractive Stanley Siggy I've ever seen. Wow!   8)

If only I could have one more...  ::)
Title: Re: 2017 Retro Stanley Short Scale - Pristine Condition (new) Bass - PRICE DROP
Post by: TexasBassMan on March 02, 2018, 09:33:34 AM
Agreed, Edward... there is something compelling about "Blondie" - the natural look, vanilla pickups and oil finish... sweet! 

My dilemma is the same... how many Alembics can one really own and play? 

Bryan
Title: Re: 2017 Retro Stanley Short Scale - Pristine Condition (new) Bass - PRICE DROP
Post by: mavnet on March 02, 2018, 11:54:13 AM
In a perfect world the answer is "All of them." That's how many Alembics we should have...
Hence my heavy investment in the lottery.
Title: Re: 2017 Retro Stanley Short Scale - Pristine Condition (new) Bass - PRICE DROP
Post by: Mr. Bill on March 03, 2018, 08:07:08 AM
Mrs. Bill now seems to think that I have "enough of them".  Someone ought to talk to her for me...
Title: Re: 2017 Retro Stanley Short Scale - Pristine Condition (new) Bass - PRICE DROP
Post by: TexasBassMan on March 03, 2018, 10:58:30 AM
Alembic aficionados crack me up... OK, so let's challenge the "I have enough of them" mentality.  Let me see if I can get someone in trouble with the Mrs by bringing "Blondie" into the home... price drop to $5700. :-)

Cheers,
Bryan

Title: Re: 2017 Retro Stanley Short Scale - Pristine Condition (new) Bass - PRICE DROP
Post by: jwright9 on March 03, 2018, 02:01:25 PM
Make it an even $5K and will gladly upset my wife. LOL


Title: Re: 2017 Retro Stanley Short Scale - Pristine Condition (new) Bass - PRICE DROP
Post by: TexasBassMan on March 03, 2018, 02:18:49 PM
That ain't gonna happen... way out of a reasonable price range... and it would definitely upset my wife! :-)
Title: Re: 2017 Retro Stanley Short Scale - Pristine Condition (new) Bass - PRICE DROP
Post by: jwright9 on March 03, 2018, 02:39:31 PM
Quote from: TexasBassMan on March 03, 2018, 02:18:49 PM
That ain't gonna happen... way out of a reasonable price range... and it would definitely upset my wife! :-)

OK then I'll have my wife call your wife and hopefully they can work out a deal.
 ;)
Title: Re: 2017 Retro Stanley Short Scale - Pristine Condition (new) Bass - PRICE DROP
Post by: TexasBassMan on March 09, 2018, 06:48:24 AM
OK Alembic lovers - one more enticing offer on what is essentially a brand new Stanley.  $5500 firm.  Email me if you're interested.  If there are no takers, I may just add this beauty to my stable of horses and begin breaking her in.  Maybe you guys are right... 3 short scale (Stanley) basses is not too many. :-)

Cheers,
Bryan
Title: Re: 2017 Retro Stanley Short Scale - Pristine Condition (new) Bass - PRICE DROP
Post by: TexasBassMan on March 09, 2018, 05:27:35 PM
Sale Pending...
Title: Re: 2017 Retro Stanley Short Scale - Pristine Condition (new) Bass - PRICE DROP
Post by: TexasBassMan on March 19, 2018, 05:46:49 PM
And... sold!  Congrats to Ed - you got a sweet axe!
Title: Re: [SOLD] 2017 Retro Stanley Short Scale - Pristine Condition (new) Bass
Post by: oggydoggy on March 20, 2018, 11:59:16 AM
Looking forward to the arrival on Friday. Very excited! Thanks to Bryan, cheers my friend!