Author Topic: Mark King Guitar on Ebay (Read 302 times)

tdukes · « **on:** July 07, 2008, 07:05:46 AM »

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Does anybody remember how much this guy was asking last time?

It is a little too high to not be exactly what I want, but the wood looks nice.

The electronics look very simple.

Todd.

artswork99 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 07, 2008, 08:14:38 AM »

HERE is the previous thread with the link to an older auction.

tdukes · « **Reply #2 on:** July 07, 2008, 08:18:56 AM »

Previously $6285 opening bid with $6985 buy it now. There was another previous listing, but it is gone now.

Now there is just a $5298 buy it now.

Thanks,
Todd.

bsee · « **Reply #3 on:** July 07, 2008, 08:19:49 AM »

I am always bothered when someone throws out a lot of rhetoric with their guitar. Private stock? 10-top? Exhibition grade? These are phrases used by PRS and some other manufacturers out there. I can't say I've ever heard those words used by Alembic.

It's an Alembic made with beautifully figured woods. Nothing more really needs to be said...

It's a fantastic guitar that any of us would love to own, but most would hate to have to pay for. I wonder what it would cost to build one just like it?

artswork99 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 07, 2008, 08:39:29 AM »

This beautiful guitar (as all Alembics have beauty) and its eBay history.

This listing on eBay starting bid $5985 and BIN for $6085 - relisted BIN for $5885 - relisted to the one that started this thread.

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David Houck · « **Reply #5 on:** July 08, 2008, 10:50:45 AM »

Looks like it's been purchased.

tdukes · « **Reply #6 on:** July 08, 2008, 11:06:59 AM »

It was not me.

I am looking at this spoiler now. And I don't even play bass.

Todd.

artswork99 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 08, 2008, 11:28:50 AM »

So glad this guitar has found a new home! Wish it were here, but it's not.

That Spoiler is cool... looks to be the decal logo. Good luck Todd.

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adriaan · « **Reply #8 on:** July 08, 2008, 12:33:15 PM »

An 82 with the decal on the peghead, solid koa body wings, and the neck pickup very close to the end of the fretboard - yep, it's an early Spoiler. AFAIK, they all had Schaller tuners in those days.

sqidboatcommander · « **Reply #9 on:** July 08, 2008, 01:47:06 PM »

Howdy all,

I am new here and just saw this thread. I wanted to post because I am the one who just bought this guitar! I also have a 1975 series I short scale that I just love, so I can't wait to get my hands on this beauty. Unlike the original owner, I will be playing this guitar. I am a recording artist and will record with it in my private studio. I know it will look lovely, but I can't wait to hear how it sounds! Cheers!

lbpesq · « **Reply #10 on:** July 08, 2008, 01:56:13 PM »

Jeff:

Welcome aboard and congrats on an absolutely stunningly beautiful guitar. It's always nice to have another 6 stringer around this decidedly bottom heavy neighborhood. (I have a '76 Series I, '77 Series I 12 string, and a Custom Further along with several Alembic electronics equipped guitars). Please post some pics and give us a review of this beauty when you get a chance.

Bill, the guitar one

David Houck · « **Reply #11 on:** July 08, 2008, 01:58:33 PM »

Hi Jeff; congrats and welcome to the board!

artswork99 · « **Reply #12 on:** July 08, 2008, 03:40:22 PM »

Hey Jeff,
Congtratulations on your new guitar. Enjoy that beauty.
Play it Healthy!
Art

sqidboatcommander · « **Reply #13 on:** July 09, 2008, 07:07:16 AM »

Thanks, everyone!

I am very excited, as you might imagine. I am definitely more of a 6 stringer, as my 1975 series I 4 string is my only bass (always sounds great, don't feel like I need another). I will try to take some pics and post a review, maybe even a sound sample when I get the new one.

Hey Bill, how is that series I 12 string? I bet it is sick. I have a sweet rick 12 string, which sounds like you would imagine, but it is a bear to play by the headstock, where the neck is so narrow. . . the alembic 12 strings don't seem to come up on ebay, at least that I have seen. I will have to keep my eye out, though.

thanks, and take care,
-jeff

lbpesq · « **Reply #14 on:** July 09, 2008, 07:22:37 AM »

Jeff:

I had a Ric 360 12. Beautiful guitar, great classic jangle tone, but, as you noted, the neck was just too narrow. (Same neck as the regular 6). I could chord o.k., but forget about clean arpeggios near the first three frets. I got my 12 on ebay last year (the only one I've ever seen on ebay). Here's a link to my Showcase post for Big Irv. I also have a Fender Strat 12 with Alembic pickups that I'll probably sell when I get around to it as I haven't played it much since I got the Alembic.

Bill, tgo

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