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« Reply #15 on: February 06, 2006, 02:37:12 AM »
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« Reply #16 on: February 06, 2006, 02:41:48 AM »
I thought there was an earthquake!!!!!!

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« Reply #17 on: February 06, 2006, 05:49:40 AM »
Congrats Bill!  
 
Let us know what you think of it and post plenty of pix.
 
$2400 doesn't seem too bad if the thing is in nice shape. That;s half of what they want for the 12-string! Does it need the electronic upgrade?
 
Cheers,
 
Kevin

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« Reply #18 on: February 06, 2006, 06:50:40 AM »
Okay, it's a slow morning... I count 96 bangs so far... not counting that one.
 
 
bang-bang-bang
Mike
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« Reply #19 on: February 06, 2006, 06:53:23 AM »
kmh364 said: That;s half of what they want for the 12-string!
 
Well, it IS a 6-string after all ...
 
Congrats to Bill - nice score (if one may use such a term in relation to such a fine specimen of luthiery)!

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« Reply #20 on: February 06, 2006, 06:58:35 AM »
Yeah...I figured I'd get the half as many strings gag!
 
BTW, Did the 12-string sell or was reserve not met? My Dutch/Flemish language skills are close to non-existent.

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« Reply #21 on: February 06, 2006, 07:06:44 AM »
Bang!!!
 
Congrats!!!

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« Reply #22 on: February 06, 2006, 07:07:21 AM »
Bill,
 
Congrats on that beauty! They don't come along often enough in that kind of shape. Nice piece of Alembic history.
 
Regards,
 
Jonathan

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« Reply #23 on: February 06, 2006, 07:09:02 AM »
There's going to be a hole in that tabletop soon if you're not careful. And, all the beer will have spilled by now.
 
Graeme

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« Reply #24 on: February 06, 2006, 07:12:16 AM »
Kevin; here is the English version of the 12 string listing; and yes it did sell.

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« Reply #25 on: February 06, 2006, 07:26:28 AM »
Thanks guys.  Of course now I have to go to the post office, buy an EXPENSIVE money order, send it to L.A. (certified, return receipt, of course) and hold my breath.  The seller has loads of positive feedback and has been very responsive through email, but this part is still downright scary.  According to the seller, the guitar had the electronic mod at Alembic in 2002 and will come with paperwork to that effect.  I'll be looking for a power supply for it (anybody got an extra one lying around?).  The seller claimed it runs on batteries and they last for a year.  That's contrary to what I've heard, but we'll see.  It doesn't have LEDs (can you say hotdotz?) so maybe the battery lasts longer without 'em.  An old Series 1 and my custom Further getting ever closer to completion.  2006 looks good!
 
Bill, tgo

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« Reply #26 on: February 06, 2006, 07:39:07 AM »
Bill; call the guy and see if he'll meet you half way.  How far is it; six hours?  For that guitar I would drive the whole way.  It would be a long day of driving, but worth it.
 
And it's had the upgrade!!

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« Reply #27 on: February 06, 2006, 07:42:08 AM »
The listing says he'll take a cashiers check, which is probably free at your bank.

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« Reply #28 on: February 06, 2006, 07:45:25 AM »
Congrats Bill!  
 
tap tap tap on my coffee cup - after all it's not even 8AM here.
 
Tonight there will be bottles banging in honor of your acquisition.  
 
Looking forward to the pix. =)
 
Tom

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« Reply #29 on: February 06, 2006, 08:41:42 AM »
I'm with Dave on the driving idea. It would be a shame for that beautiful instrument to suffer some horrible fate at the hands of the delivery service du jour.