Author Topic: Alembic Guitar 72-13 eBay Auction for Charity June 5, 11 (Read 281 times)

thanwarin · « **on:** May 09, 2011, 01:11:28 PM »

Finally, the website is ready and a date has been picked for the eBay auction of Alembic serial number 72-13, June 5th until June 12th 7PM PST.

This guitar was custom made by Alembic for Jerry Garcia.

Lots of photos, history, auction info and even recent video of Alembic 72-13 in action here;
http://www.jerrygarciaguitar.com

All proceeds from this auction to benefit Amicus Foundation of Thailand. Please spread the word via Facebook and/or Twitter

hifiguy · « **Reply #1 on:** May 09, 2011, 02:16:02 PM »

Holy cow...

Short of Number One, that has to be the holy grail of early Alembics. Looks like the authentication (by Bob Weir, who should surely know) is absolutely airtight.

At a Christie's auction I'd guess one would need several hundred thou to purchase this instrument. Hope they get the bids this piece of history (and the charity) deserves.

zappahead · « **Reply #2 on:** May 24, 2011, 07:17:17 PM »

I think a lot of people want the amp too. Doesnt seem smart to bundle them but what do I know?

To the OP you should put something about this being Garcia's Alembic. I know a lot of people here are curious about it and pics and details on it are hard to come by.

serialnumber12 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 25, 2011, 07:06:02 AM »

if i had serialnumber13 id be set for life!

thanwarin · « **Reply #4 on:** June 06, 2011, 07:29:58 AM »

The Jerry Garcia Alembic 72-13, Lucky #13, auction is now live.

Visit eBay http://cgi.ebay.com/300559286552

Put in a bid before it ends June 12, 2011 19:00 PDT

More info and photos here http://www.jerrygarciaguitar.com

All proceeds from this auction to benefit Amicus Foundation of Thailand. Please spread the word via Facebook and/or Twitter.

lbpesq · « **Reply #5 on:** June 06, 2011, 09:38:01 AM »

Complete with a letter from Bob Weir stating that the guitar was made by Doug Irwin???!!!! WTF!!!!

Bill, tgo

sonicus · « **Reply #6 on:** June 06, 2011, 10:21:33 AM »

Because of the wording in the eBay Listing this Guitar does NOT appear in a search on eBay using the search word ALEMBIC .

Type just Alembic as a search word on eBay and you will see many Alembic items but NOT this one!

sonicus · « **Reply #7 on:** June 06, 2011, 11:17:35 AM »

IN my opinion, I think as a gesture for the common good and respect for Alembic Inc. it would be a prudent action to fix the eBay listing and include the word Alembic in the eBay title. After all, this IS Alembic #13 . Right ? More people would find this item as well . As a regular process many Alembic Fans type Alembic as a search word on eBay to see what is new ! I do that on a daily basis.

ALEMBIC #13 in the auction title, Please.

Thanks.

thanwarin · « **Reply #8 on:** June 06, 2011, 02:41:29 PM »

Hello Sonicus, I looked into changing the titles but once an auction starts and has a bid, many options are grayed out by eBay not allowing the seller to edit.

I hear your concern, but if you read the listing's description on eBay or the home page of our website you will see loads of respect to Alembic. Also in the Item Specifics it sates Alembic 72-13.

thanwarin · « **Reply #9 on:** June 06, 2011, 02:45:56 PM »

Hi Bill, this Letter of Authentication was written before I had come across this Alembic site. We then learned more about the guitar. On the home page of our website and in the eBay auction description of the guitar I include Ron Wickersham, Rick Turner, and Frank Fuller.

sonicus · « **Reply #10 on:** June 06, 2011, 04:06:33 PM »

Thanwarin, I understand that eBay does not make the edit process conducive to fixing listings easy . They have a phone number that you can access where one can explain ones positive intentions to remedy an obstacle on their site and sometimes they will help you.
I wish for the best outcome for all involved.

VIVA #13 !!!!

thanwarin · « **Reply #11 on:** June 09, 2011, 08:45:51 AM »

Hi Sonicus, thanks for the tip. I called eBay and they wouldn't change it. They would not even change a typo for the location (I typed Nappa instead of Napa).

VIVA #13! http://bit.ly/mFgN3M

sonicus · « **Reply #12 on:** June 09, 2011, 09:09:25 AM »

Thanwarin, Thanks for trying and for your efforts. I have had a mixed experience with eBay staff as well , with sometimes helpful and effective personnel and sometimes less. I still hope for the best outcome to help the charity attain the goal .
Best Regards .

bob2 · « **Reply #13 on:** June 13, 2011, 02:45:26 PM »

looks like it didn't sell at $25655.55, reserve not met.
the twitter page says Auction didnt sell the guitar We will search for buyers privately. please email todd@jerrygarciagu.com Thanks, Amicus

hmm, they might do better going through an actual auction house.