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Title: 1989 Persuader...what's it worth?
Post by: jalevinemd on August 15, 2018, 10:20:49 PM

A friend of mine recently acquired a 4 string 1989 Persuader. It's got a very nice flame maple top. Spoiler body shape. Cone headstock. It's in excellent condition with only one or two dings in the clear coat less than the size of a pencil tip. Electronics all work. I'll post pictures tomorrow. Was just curious what a fair asking price would be? He knows nothing about Alembics and I no nothing about Alembic basses.


Regards,


Jonathan

Title: Re: 1989 Persuader...what's it worth?
Post by: lbpesq on August 16, 2018, 08:12:42 AM

Looking at comps on ebay and reverb, somewhere in the $1600-2200 range seems to be what they are going for.

Bill, tgo

Title: Re: 1989 Persuader...what's it worth?
Post by: jalevinemd on August 16, 2018, 08:35:51 AM

Thanks, Bill.

Title: Re: 1989 Persuader...what's it worth?
Post by: edwin on August 16, 2018, 03:58:06 PM

Post some pics and we can provide more details!

Title: Re: 1989 Persuader...what's it worth?
Post by: jalevinemd on August 17, 2018, 08:33:01 AM

Here is a picture...

Title: Re: 1989 Persuader...what's it worth?
Post by: edwardofhuncote on August 18, 2018, 07:38:14 AM

Beautiful Persuader your friend has there, and just 11 numbers newer than mine at #5559.


Flame maple top on mahogany core is a great combination, and it looks to be in fine condition too. Verify the bridge J-type pickup is an Alembic issue... it may just have the gold embossed lettering worn off, and I can't see that detail on mobile. Other than that, and barring any other issue outside this picture, I'd stay above the midpoint in asking price.


Wow, what a looker.  8)

Title: Re: 1989 Persuader...what's it worth?
Post by: hammer on August 18, 2018, 12:37:39 PM

I'll second that opinion on the price range, but part of equation is whether your friend is looking to unload this quickly or can wait awhile.  I think that at $1,600-1,700 it would go quickly, but that would be a couple of hundred less than he might be able to get for it.  I'd suggest keeping the price under $2,000 is he wants it sold within a reasonable amount of time.

Title: Re: 1989 Persuader...what's it worth?
Post by: jalevinemd on August 20, 2018, 07:02:32 PM

Thanks guys. I'll pass all of this along to him.  :)