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pieanoman

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Question from Newbie
« on: November 16, 2021, 03:00:35 PM »
Gentlemen: A local seller in my area (Asia) is offering a 1987 Alembic Stanley Clarke signature 30 3/4" Short Scale Bass with original hard case, certificate, and papers. I have not yet seen the bass. He describes it as well worn with paint cracks. He's asking $US4500. Is this a reasonable price? Thanks!

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Re: Question from Newbie
« Reply #1 on: November 16, 2021, 03:38:19 PM »
Do you have a pic, that would be great.
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pieanoman

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Re: Question from Newbie
« Reply #2 on: November 16, 2021, 04:15:31 PM »
Trying..

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Re: Question from Newbie
« Reply #3 on: November 16, 2021, 04:20:17 PM »
If the bass is as described I think it might be high for the US but probably within reason outside of it. Others follow prices closer than I do though and I'm sure they will post their thoughts.

Are my eyes deceiving me or are the string wrappings going past the nut and over the finger board?

pieanoman

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Re: Question from Newbie
« Reply #4 on: November 17, 2021, 05:15:20 AM »
Yup, it looks that way... Thanks for the info!

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Re: Question from Newbie
« Reply #5 on: November 17, 2021, 06:11:59 AM »
I’d agree with Keith on pricing. However, you always make a reasonable offer. Can’t tell much from this photo…do you have others that would provide a better idea about the condition of the bass. A lot would depend on that. At the advertised price, you would want a bass you can just play and not have to send in for refinishing or repair. If it’s local, go ahead and find a way to play it, that will give you critical information about its real condition, sound, and feel.