Author Topic: Orion from Germany (Read 205 times)

savuok · « **on:** May 31, 2015, 05:49:02 AM »

I found this in German ebay http://m.ebay.de/itm/121662704143?nav=SEARCH
Even though I was searching for a 5 string bass this seems too tempting.. What should be a fair price? Moreover, from the pics it seems to be in a good condition. The serial is like 99ow11938 and if I am correct it is a 1999 bass?

edwardofhuncote · « **Reply #1 on:** May 31, 2015, 06:14:02 AM »

That's a pretty one savuok... looks like a zebrawood top on a mahogany core. 1999 is correct for the year.

Not sure about European pricing... the last few Orion basses I've seen sold between $1500 - $2000 USD, but I think they were all 5-string models, which tend to fetch a little more. Some of our European brothers might advise you better.

keith_h · « **Reply #2 on:** May 31, 2015, 07:57:12 AM »

The price equates to roughly $770 US. I would say that is an excellent price for a 4 string if everything is in good shape and working order.

Keith

FC Bass · « **Reply #3 on:** May 31, 2015, 09:27:15 AM »

Petty sure that price will go way up at the end of the auction, I think it will end somewhere between 1200-1700 Euro.

harald_rost · « **Reply #4 on:** May 31, 2015, 11:37:55 PM »

Yes, I think price will go up to about 1500 Euro. There are usually only few Alembics on Ebay in Germany over the time. Now it seems to be Alembic season:
http://kleinanzeigen.ebay.de/anzeigen/s-alembic/k0
Harald

sonicus · « **Reply #5 on:** June 01, 2015, 12:21:33 AM »

Harald

That ESP Linkshander (left handed) bass looks quite innovative as far as the external power source wiring is concerned.

Wolf