Author Topic: Hal is selling his 1976 Alembic bass. (Read 530 times)

toma_hawk01 · « **on:** October 06, 2009, 03:04:08 PM »

My bass is for sell.

After my Blond Small Body, found out I was having younger bass and discovered my new love affair, simply wanted out.

My 1976 simply wouldn't agree to be second string to the Toma_Hawk... and possible Jester bass

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attmann · « **Reply #1 on:** October 06, 2009, 03:29:03 PM »

Hey Hal,
what are you asking for Blondie?

toma_hawk01 · « **Reply #2 on:** October 06, 2009, 03:50:50 PM »

On the outside 3,100.00 USD

I think this price is very generous price in deed...

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mike1762 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 06, 2009, 04:59:19 PM »

I remember the last time you put it up for sale... that was pretty entertaining. $3,100 is more than fair though.

toma_hawk01 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 06, 2009, 05:46:10 PM »

The whole story behind this (which I never commended about it...) was at the beginning stages of the Toma_Hawk development.

I felt if I sold Blondie too early, I would be without a fretted bass for lord knows, how long...
So, at the time, my heart was not there, but I didn't want to just yank the ebay post prematurely, so I bumped the price, to fade out. Only. Really, I had no intentions in selling it after I learned how long it would take to build the Toma_Hawk, I got scared. I didn't want to be without an Alembic for too long.

Also, I know good and well, once the Toma_Hawk is here, I wouldn't be playing it as much or if at all. It would just grow older and more jealous, and hate me...

My Bondie is the best of the best Small Bodies, I ever played, and for the most part, all the years I been using this bass, happiness could be spread around at the price I am asking.

Small Body basses are still my favorite Alembics, but the Toma_Hawk has stolen me away

toddharris · « **Reply #5 on:** October 06, 2009, 07:58:17 PM »

Hi Hal, Todd - very interested - does she come with an alembic blue case and a power pack? Can you tell me the weight of the bass? Any neck issues? Thanks

toma_hawk01 · « **Reply #6 on:** October 06, 2009, 08:46:55 PM »

I have a rack DS-5R and case I could let go... for a price... but those items are not listed on Ebay.

It's the bass I am selling, DS-5R is very new, and I may not flip it unless I get very close to the price I paid. But, they're not hard to find.

The bass weighs 11 LB.

gregduboc · « **Reply #7 on:** October 06, 2009, 08:57:08 PM »

Hal, I really, really want your bass. I'm dying for an old short scale series bass.
I'm sad I don't have the means right now. I would close a deal instantly. Because I know this bass has been treated the way it deserves...
If I could only sell my Fender Jaco Pastorius Custom Shop Replica in time to buy your blondie...

Greg

toma_hawk01 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 06, 2009, 09:32:20 PM »

Greg,

Blondie was a very rare catch for me. You don't see old shorty's for sell much these days. I was hoping to find a matching fretless back in the day, but one never came my way. Nevertheless, I will always love this bass, I hope a Club member regular get's this bass, so I could have some relief and peace of mind, that this bass possibly getting the attention it needs with the Mothership and all of us who truly love Alembics. That would be so cool!

eos35mm · « **Reply #9 on:** October 06, 2009, 09:34:33 PM »

Hal! Oh man! I know how you feel having to sell your bass.

Roger

eos35mm · « **Reply #10 on:** October 06, 2009, 09:39:00 PM »

Forgot...sent you an email...if you have could you send me some close ups?

Roger

toma_hawk01 · « **Reply #11 on:** October 06, 2009, 11:01:08 PM »

Check your email..

attmann · « **Reply #12 on:** October 07, 2009, 03:59:42 AM »

Email request for closeup pics sent to your address as well.
Thanks,
J?rgen

toma_hawk01 · « **Reply #13 on:** October 07, 2009, 10:58:17 AM »

I included a 20feet XLR 5 pin cord, New conditioned DS-5R, and a case.

The Price is now 4,200.00 USD.

Hal-

toma_hawk01 · « **Reply #14 on:** October 07, 2009, 10:35:35 PM »

I brought the price down to: $2,800.00 firm.

This might help.