Author Topic: Alleged Alembic Parts Sold On eBay (Read 451 times)

sonicus · « **on:** February 24, 2016, 09:08:32 AM »

I saw this dual stacked potentiometer offered on ebay as an Alembic part.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1979-ALEMBIC-STYLE-BASS-GUITAR-250k-100k-CONCENTRIC-POT-RARE-OLD-VINTAGE-PARTS-/182027275406?hash=item2a61abcc8e:g:h90AAOSwWTRWxKHS

I sent the seller this friendly inquiry;

What makes you think this is an Alembic part ?

The seller responded with this not so friendly response !

This part was for in an Alembic labeled drawer at Valley Sound(1967) in N.Hollywood CA ..most of the other potentiometers were labeled Alembic ( all of which I sold)..this is one of the few that where not ...I change the title description around so that you would not call the police on me ...I am selling really rare cool guitar parts that always sell and are just the perfect parts for someone building a cool bass guitar ...this is exactly the very same style parts if not the real deal part from Alembic used on some of there instruments . Is there anything else you need ?

I have never seen Alembic use a dual CONCENTRIC potentiometer in any circuit !
Am I mistaken ? Is this item incorrectly described ON eBay by the seller?

Wolf

5a_quilt_top · « **Reply #1 on:** February 24, 2016, 10:29:25 AM »

I'm more puzzled by the year reference - Valley Sound(1967).

To the best of my knowledge, Alembic officially started as a business in 1969 using that name.

If that is accurate, how could this guy be selling Alembic parts in 1967?

sonicus · « **Reply #2 on:** February 24, 2016, 10:46:14 AM »

David , I agree with your post # 48 above 100% !

Wolf

sonicus · « **Reply #3 on:** February 24, 2016, 10:51:26 AM »

( Double post correction )

(Message edited by sonicus on February 24, 2016)

keith_h · « **Reply #4 on:** February 24, 2016, 11:08:32 AM »

That doesn't look like any stacked pot I've ever seen used by Alembic. I'm not even sure it is vintage and was likely just thrown in some parts drawer with other stuff it has no relationship to.

Keith

sonicus · « **Reply #5 on:** February 24, 2016, 11:34:57 AM »

Keith,
Thanks , that is what went through my mind as well .

Wolf

ed_zeppelin · « **Reply #6 on:** February 24, 2016, 12:56:04 PM »

quote:I'm more puzzled by the year reference - Valley Sound(1967).

To the best of my knowledge, Alembic officially started as a business in 1969 using that name.

I thought the same thing, until I reread it. The two-pot was in a drawer marked Alembic that was located at Valley Sound. Every repair geek I know has tons of drawers with crap in 'em.

Sounds legit to me. Wanna buy an Alembic bridge?

sonicus · « **Reply #7 on:** February 24, 2016, 01:06:04 PM »

OH,___ What a nice brass bridge you have there ! LOL .

sonicus · « **Reply #8 on:** February 24, 2016, 01:11:18 PM »

(double post correction )

(Message edited by sonicus on February 24, 2016)

keith_h · « **Reply #9 on:** February 24, 2016, 03:21:33 PM »

Every repair geek I know has tons of drawers with crap in 'em.

Speak for yourself. I've always preferred baby food jars, mayonnaise jars and egg cartons.

Keith

poor_nigel · « **Reply #10 on:** February 24, 2016, 11:50:12 PM »

Question of curiosity. How many people go looking on eBay for new or used Alembic potentiometers? I would think a quick call to the factory would get better results of finding the exact part needed. I do admit I have seen some auctions on eBay for used Alembic parts that have put a smile on my face. Gee, at the prices asked, it makes me want to 'part-out' all my basses and retire . . .

sonicus · « **Reply #11 on:** February 25, 2016, 12:14:54 AM »

Thomas, Out of curiosity I often check ebay with the search word Alembic. ( actually very often ) ____I find all kinds of interesting items in the process including the bogus ones ! Thankfully here at the forum we can share our adventures in cyberspace and laugh a little together.

elwoodblue · « **Reply #12 on:** February 25, 2016, 12:52:11 AM »

Well said Wolf,
I rarely get any results using ?em??? ,
but when I do...it's bound to be interesting!
I think I'll try your method

poor_nigel · « **Reply #13 on:** February 27, 2016, 03:34:42 PM »

I've kind of quit looking for Alembic stuff, as frankly, I have too much now - As if one could own too much Alembic stuff, eh?! It costs nothin to look, and takes up zero room, too. So I do still look every once in a while . . . I'd look more often if I could disable the buy button on my computer.

sonicus · « **Reply #14 on:** February 27, 2016, 05:11:29 PM »

I like to restore AMPEX /MCI/ STUDER/ OTARI studio reel to reel machines as well as old SOUNDCRAFT desks/ mixers.
As a result my storage issue is now dictating Hesitation Blues on that BUY BUTTON . My senior management agent tells me NO more stuff ! LOL !

Wolf