Alembic Guitars Club

Connecting => Swap Shop and Wish Lists => Seen on craigslist, eBay, and elsewhere => Topic started by: fivestringdan on January 23, 2022, 04:48:17 PM

Title: Mark King 5 Buckeye
Post by: fivestringdan on January 23, 2022, 04:48:17 PM
https://reverb.com/item/49802319-alembic-mark-king-v-deluxe-five-string-leds-yes-a-clear-must-see

MK5 on the Verb. Beautiful Buckeye burl.
Title: Re: Mark King 5 Buckeye
Post by: pauldo on January 24, 2022, 05:20:14 AM
The fact that it was kept in a home studio with no cats is impressive.

Paul (who is a sucker for any omega cut… that heart omega is swoon worthy)
Title: Re: Mark King 5 Buckeye
Post by: BeenDown139 on January 24, 2022, 06:11:37 AM
i own the brother/cousin/same-model-but-a-different-cut-of-buckeye-burl to this bass and i have to say that these are truly remarkable instruments.  every time i pick it up i can see the cumulative result of many decades of craftsmanship that goes into the design and build of these basses.  i own almbic basses that were built in each decade since the 70's and while each one has its own sonic and aesthetic merits, the 2018 MK is hands down the most comfortable to play and has the most refined sound of any of it's stable-mates. 

not too-terribly-unreasonable asking price on this one.  be interesting to see how long it's on the market.
Title: Re: Mark King 5 Buckeye
Post by: Slam on January 24, 2022, 07:17:07 AM
Gorgeous.
Title: Re: Mark King 5 Buckeye
Post by: Slam on January 28, 2022, 06:21:55 AM
Now on Facebook for $9k plus shipping and fees.
Title: Re: Mark King 5 Buckeye
Post by: BeenDown139 on January 29, 2022, 05:55:37 AM
if it's legit, $9k for that bass is a smokin deal.  imho, ymmv, etc. & so forth