Author Topic: 1985 Alembic Distillate 8 String Bass Guitar on EBay (Read 302 times)

gtrguy · « **on:** March 27, 2012, 11:38:12 AM »

Saw this ad on EBay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1985-Alembic-Distillate-8-String-Bass-Guitar-/160753926647?pt=Guitar&hash=item256dae41f7

I don't know if it's a good price or not.

pas · « **Reply #1 on:** March 27, 2012, 01:57:47 PM »

It's been sitting out there for months. I believe the seller originally had it listed for $5500, so it's come down somewhat.

hieronymous · « **Reply #2 on:** March 27, 2012, 03:24:36 PM »

Here's an earlier thread on it - much more reasonable price now! If I had the money I'd be tempted, but alas... Actually, I've been thinking about what basses I could sell to afford it, but haven't got past the thinking stage.

pauldo · « **Reply #3 on:** March 27, 2012, 05:02:09 PM »

Yes - the price now is rather reasonable.
To me the condition of the case says that it hasn't been out much (read = slightly used condition). Indicating that the seller is very honest.

Worth making an offer on.
I'm buying a lottery ticket tomorrow! :-D

Paul TDO

pace · « **Reply #4 on:** March 27, 2012, 05:12:12 PM »

I saw the seller's latest listing (flamed Koa SII), and wondered if this one ever sold... Same make, same price, waaayyy different features..... Nice to see a more realistic price~ very tempting to pull the trigger and put my current 8 on the block!

hieronymous · « **Reply #5 on:** March 27, 2012, 06:48:41 PM »

Part of me wonders if this is the guy that used to have Godzilla figures in his auctions?

rraymond · « **Reply #6 on:** March 27, 2012, 08:16:33 PM »

I don't know if it's the same guy, but I loved his auctions, too! The Cast

The Heist

Now, what?

gtrguy · « **Reply #7 on:** March 27, 2012, 10:47:24 PM »

Everybody knows you can't play bass with three claws on each paw, what were they thinking?

rraymond · « **Reply #8 on:** April 01, 2012, 11:18:37 AM »

Maybe they are double-bass players looking to get into electric? I'm sure they have monster chops!

longhorncat · « **Reply #9 on:** April 01, 2012, 04:19:55 PM »

The seller's name is Chris Harris and he seemed to be a nice guy.
He bought a Mark King from me last year.
Said it was for his brother, but I saw it sell on eBay two weeks later for $1500 more that I was asking.

wookie · « **Reply #10 on:** April 01, 2012, 04:42:37 PM »

Well maybe his brother didn't dig it. Though it would make me question the usage of the term nice to describe someone after that, especially with a $1500 motive. I think I'd be more apt to use terms like opportunistic or more commonly from my vernacular at least a slight douche bag. But that's just me.

hieronymous · « **Reply #11 on:** April 04, 2012, 05:46:31 PM »

Looks like it sold for around $3500...