Just reading through the posts here and thinking that whatever a person gets for an instrument is what someone else is willing to pay and while people who decide against buying can comment on the asking price until they see the next instrument they feel is overpriced, what a person is willing to part with a high end instrument for is their own choice. Frankly, I'm glad when I see Alembics bring higher prices than current market as they do cost double and triple new what they bring used - it makes our own instruments that much more likely to bring us more money when and if we sell. If you consider that a Fender Custom Shoop bass can go for near $4000, an Alembic at that price is clearly a great value for the money (and I do love lightweight Custom Shops!) Hope he finds a buyer at his price! I still find so many musicians who are not familiar with Alembic which contributes to the low prices. Wouldn't any of us who buy a new Alembic like to see it appreciate? My original post in this thread was one of appreciation. Though I may not buy it (maybe I will!), I don't feel any need to comment on what he is asking or may or may not get - that's all speculation which could even serve to dissuade someone who was giving it consideration. As an owner of a 74 and a 75, I will always be willing pay more for early Alembics than later ones of the same model. We all have our addictions! Love to all! Todd
