Author Topic: Series 1(??) on Ebay (Read 848 times)

mattheus · « **on:** May 18, 2009, 02:11:14 PM »

For all my American friends; A very nice Series I (Or should that be II) on Ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160335782991

olieoliver · « **Reply #1 on:** May 18, 2009, 02:26:02 PM »

The description states Series I but it looks like a Series II to me.

Nice bass in any event.

OO

lbpesq · « **Reply #2 on:** May 18, 2009, 02:48:36 PM »

Definitely Series II. Fairfax is just a little north of San Francisco over the Golden Gate Bridge, so if anyone in the club has a serious interest, I, or even an actual bass player who lives in the Bay Area, could check it out in person. Or even better, you might be able to talk the seller into bringing it up to the mother ship for a look/see and report. Doesn't get much better than that!

Bill, tgo

longhorncat · « **Reply #3 on:** May 18, 2009, 05:43:48 PM »

The seller seems to have trouble with English.
The first sign in an auction to be wary.

57basstra · « **Reply #4 on:** May 18, 2009, 06:06:32 PM »

It is also spelled Alembec not Alembic so it is not showing up for me when I go straight to Alembic from eBay.

sonicus · « **Reply #5 on:** May 18, 2009, 08:46:22 PM »

Hi all . I have just returned from 3 days in Los Angeles. While I was down there I checked out the 1976 Alembic Scorpion and the 20th Anniversary that they are offering down there at The Hollywood Guitar Center on Sunset Blvd. So I check my email and I see this Series II. WOW , and I live so close to Fairfax! I am going to try to check this instrument out in person.

Wolf

Enzo · « **Reply #6 on:** May 18, 2009, 09:01:18 PM »

Looking into his previous transaction you see the same troubles with english. So maybe it's just the way it is. But, you never know.
Beautiful bass anyway.

harald_rost · « **Reply #7 on:** May 18, 2009, 11:51:23 PM »

I'm very interested and I asked the seller if he would ship international. If someone could check the bass personally it would be a great help to beware any scam auctions.
Thanks.
Harald

mattheus · « **Reply #8 on:** May 19, 2009, 12:07:06 AM »

The fact that the brandname is written wrong and that the seller is talking about a Series I instead of a Series II made me suspicous. Perhaps a clubmember can help you to pick-up this gorgeous bass. It would be a real shame if the seller, who clearly has no idea what he's talking about, would ship this instrument without taking care of some proper packaging!

sonicus · « **Reply #9 on:** May 19, 2009, 01:45:11 AM »

I have contacted the seller but i have not yet received a reply . I live close and intend to arrange for a personal inspection. i completely agree with you Mattheus regarding packing. I have had many items shipped that were ruined from negligent seller packing. You must also realize however that some shippers ALSO have individual employes that have NO respect or our parcels. i had a pair of rare DOLBY 360 NR units /with cat.280 cards shipped to me in Oakland California from Pinewood Studios in England that were packed very well BUT one unit was RUINED by UPS because of negligent handling. When buying a Bass such as this my first choice would be personal pick up and if I had to have it shipped my second choice would be Overnight Airmail or 1 to 2 day Airmail This can get expensive but might also help avert any sadness because of damage. :

Wolf_____

(Message edited by sonicus on May 19, 2009)

Enzo · « **Reply #10 on:** May 19, 2009, 07:51:10 AM »

According to the seller it's a long scale and it's working fine.

olieoliver · « **Reply #11 on:** May 20, 2009, 10:03:18 AM »

Curious, has anybody actually made contact with the seller? I noticed he/she posted their phone on the ebay ad in an answer to a question.

This is either a bad deal or a great deal. PU in person would be best bet.

otis · « **Reply #12 on:** May 21, 2009, 04:15:01 AM »

Hey, Guys!

I called the number on the message, yesterday, but after several rings it went to the voicemail of a guy named Quinn.. This was yesterday around 3pm, EST. I left a voicemail with my name and number, but have yet to hear back from him. Has anyone else tried making contact? This whole thing seems fishy... I haven't bid, I think this guy really has the bass, but it seems really fishy.

Good Luck, Everyone, I'll let you know if I hear from our mysterious friend.

Peace;)

Frank

sonicus · « **Reply #13 on:** May 21, 2009, 06:57:12 AM »

I have made very successful contact with the gentleman. We had a good conversation . My advice to everyone is to be as respectful as possible with him . Be careful not to sound accusatory or otherwise interrogative , don't step on his toes ! The question on ebay where he lists his phone number was a response to my inquiry regarding the instrument because I live close to where the Bass is at this time.

Wolf _

sonicus · « **Reply #14 on:** May 21, 2009, 07:20:24 AM »

I should disclose that I suggested to him that it would be a benefit to everyone for him to list the serial number, his response was that; he did not want Alembic to become annoyed with him. My response was ; quite the contrary Alembic encourages such inquiry. I believe then he said that he could list it.

Wolf