Author Topic: John McVie's Graphite Alembic!! (Read 770 times)

cozmik_cowboy · « **Reply #15 on:** October 10, 2013, 08:08:24 AM »

Seller changed the date, and added the bit Will quoted.

Peter

hydrargyrum · « **Reply #16 on:** October 10, 2013, 02:22:25 PM »

Pythagoras would hold me in contempt.

count · « **Reply #17 on:** October 11, 2013, 04:34:12 AM »

Is this for real..

I thought John'd sold off his Alembics ages ago..

briant · « **Reply #18 on:** October 11, 2013, 07:43:27 AM »

If it isn't him selling them off it could very well be a collector who snatched them up trying to turn a profit.

jzstephan · « **Reply #19 on:** October 11, 2013, 07:46:51 AM »

The real Easyville according to Bernard Purdie

longhorncat · « **Reply #20 on:** October 11, 2013, 08:08:05 AM »

I spoke with (emailed) the seller a few times. He's works with Fleetwood Mac and was instructed by John to dispose several basses - including all three of his Alembics - graphite, metal board and #27. He also has the Starfire used with John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers. Number 27 is not for sale - a suitable museum/shrine is sought. The others are up for grabs.

Bill

pauldo · « **Reply #21 on:** October 11, 2013, 02:35:07 PM »

The stainless fretless is for sale !!! :-O

Dear Santa . . . I can't afford what he is asking for the graphite one and am sure the stainless steel will be just as steep. But man-o-man would that be a cool bass to have!

klinkepeter · « **Reply #22 on:** October 13, 2013, 02:50:46 AM »

i don?t know if the description changed, but it is written 1976...

elwoodblue · « **Reply #23 on:** October 13, 2013, 05:13:32 AM »

It did change..was '73

briant · « **Reply #24 on:** October 14, 2013, 11:24:32 PM »

Was it a 73 body that they modified in 76? I have no idea, just asking for personal amusement.

It would be cool to own one of his basses but for the price I'd rather order another custom.

count · « **Reply #25 on:** October 18, 2013, 02:14:12 AM »

This one's definitely not a 73..