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fmm

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« Reply #1 on: June 28, 2006, 07:11:24 AM »
That top is awfully red tinted for ebony.  Looks more like a straight-grained cocobolo to me.  But a pretty instrument nonetheless.
 
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pas

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« Reply #2 on: June 28, 2006, 07:49:13 AM »
The top is indeed macassar ebony.  This bass was for sale from a store in Tennessee late last year for $900.  A fellow in Washington state purchased it & apparently didn't keep it.
 
Mica ran the specs on for me...here's the link:
 
http://club.alembic.com/Images/394/22332.html?1132194027

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« Reply #3 on: June 28, 2006, 08:40:55 AM »
I am heading down to BassNW this morining to check 'er out, although I think my sincere interest lays elsewhere.

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« Reply #4 on: June 28, 2006, 08:54:49 AM »
That looks like a good deal for that upgraded top and condition.  I think you will really like it if they've got it set up reasonably.

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« Reply #5 on: June 28, 2006, 09:52:04 AM »
I have some pics that the guy in Tenn sent me - the bass alot of dings & particularly the finish has taken a beating in the back.  I'm kind of picky & if it had been in better shape, I would have grabbed it for $900.  Heck, if it had been in better shape, I'd have probably paid more.  Nice top though.