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Connecting => Swap Shop and Wish Lists => For Sale & Trade => Topic started by: Eric1616 on April 04, 2022, 06:11:50 PM

Title: 1997 Orion 5-String Bubinga Top - One-Of-A-Kind Like New
Post by: Eric1616 on April 04, 2022, 06:11:50 PM

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This is a better-than-new 1997 Alembic Orion 5-String, with Bubinga top.  Custom features include full gloss body, custom Europa headstock, 24k gold-plated hardware/logo, new EVO gold frets, abalone fingerboard inlays, new brass backplate and truss-rod cover, upgraded electrics with 3-position Q switch.

I purchased this bass last year, knowing I’d have to wait over a year for my Alembic custom build.  This bass was in incredible condition but it had a bit of play wear.  I replaced the tuning pegs with brand new Alembic-branded tuners (purchased directly from Alembic), and had all the hardware (bridge, tailpiece, nut, logo) plated in 24K gold, so it will never need polishing. 

I then sent the bass to Alembic to be refinished and customized.  It was refinished in full gloss with satin neck - very rare for an Orion - so now it’s essentially like new.  I had it regretted with evo gold frets and added abalone fingerboard inlays.  I also had the neck thinned out a bit and it is soooo smoooooth now. 

I also had Alembic replace the electronics to add a 3-position Q switch - so now the controls are volume, pan, filter, Q3.  The bass has a custom Europa headstock.  So what we have here is a one-of-a-kind bass that is indistinguishable from new - it is literally perfect.

A new 5-string Orion has a retail price of $11,300 - with no customizations.  This one would cost far more.  I am asking $6,750 and am open to offers.  On Long Island, NY.

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Title: Re: 1997 Orion 5-String Bubinga Top - One-Of-A-Kind Like New
Post by: bassman10096 on April 06, 2022, 07:46:53 PM

I only wish I were looking for a 5er. You certainly have done (and added) everything to make this the best Orion in existence. I have gold plating on my Brown Bass hardware. It may not always be perfectly clean, but it beats hell out of polishing brass!! GLWYS. Bill

Title: Re: 1997 Orion 5-String Bubinga Top - One-Of-A-Kind Like New
Post by: Eric1616 on April 14, 2022, 06:47:09 AM

REDUCED TO $6k!

Title: Re: 1997 Orion 5-String Bubinga Top - One-Of-A-Kind Like New
Post by: Eric1616 on April 30, 2022, 08:01:48 PM

Reduced $5750!

Title: Re: 1997 Orion 5-String Bubinga Top - One-Of-A-Kind Like New
Post by: Eric1616 on May 16, 2022, 05:14:14 PM

Bump

Still available!

Title: Re: 1997 Orion 5-String Bubinga Top - One-Of-A-Kind Like New
Post by: Eric1616 on June 14, 2022, 05:01:27 PM

Trade offers? Preferably with cash coming my way, but whatever…..

Title: Re: 1997 Orion 5-String Bubinga Top - One-Of-A-Kind Like New
Post by: Eric1616 on July 13, 2022, 05:22:30 AM

Bump!

Title: Re: 1997 Orion 5-String Bubinga Top - One-Of-A-Kind Like New - NOW $5250
Post by: Eric1616 on July 26, 2022, 08:08:25 AM

Reduced to $5250 net to me!

Title: Re: 1997 Orion 5-String Bubinga Top - One-Of-A-Kind Like New
Post by: tigerboi864 on August 03, 2022, 04:32:40 PM

Interested in an 81 distillate literally right from the factory?

Title: Re: 1997 Orion 5-String Bubinga Top - One-Of-A-Kind Like New
Post by: Eric1616 on August 03, 2022, 04:47:35 PM

No, thank you.

Title: Re: 1997 Orion 5-String Bubinga Top - One-Of-A-Kind Like New
Post by: fivestringdan on August 03, 2022, 09:01:26 PM

Beautiful bass! I love my Orion.

Title: Re: 1997 Orion 5-String Bubinga Top - One-Of-A-Kind Like New
Post by: Eric1616 on August 24, 2022, 01:43:28 PM

NEED TO SELL TO FUND ANOTHER PURCHASE!  $5K net to me!

Title: Re: 1997 Orion 5-String Bubinga Top - One-Of-A-Kind Like New
Post by: Eric1616 on September 19, 2022, 04:26:00 PM

Reduced $4750!

Title: Re: 1997 Orion 5-String Bubinga Top - One-Of-A-Kind Like New
Post by: Eric1616 on September 24, 2022, 04:32:28 AM

Bump