Author Topic: For Sale: HOT PINK Stanley Clarke [SOLD] (Read 3501 times)

lincland · « **on:** April 13, 2016, 10:32:35 AM »

This is a rare 1990 Stanley Clarke Deluxe with a finish they called 'FLASH PINK. This bass has to be seen to be believed. Mint condition.

This is the info that Alembic gave me about this bass.

top: Quilted Maple
body: Maple
back: Quilted Maple
accent: Purpleheart laminates
neck: 5-piece Maple and Purpleheart
scale: 30.75 short
fingerboard: Ebony
inlays: Pearloid (plastic) ovals
pickups: AXY4
controls: volume, pan, filter x2, Q-switch x2, mono output
finish: Clear Flash Pink
originally made for: Dan's Music, TX
birthday: August 10, 1990

The original and second owners were both in Texas.

The color Flash Pink is really really bright! It's a total 1990's neon extravaganza. The color is in the finish only. If you sanded it down to the sealer you could refinish in clear or any other color. The wood is not stained.

I have not decided on the price yet. It's difficult to determine the market value with this unusual finish. Owner is in Dallas if any interested buyers are interested on seeing it.

I'll be posting pix on separate postings below.

lincland · « **Reply #1 on:** April 13, 2016, 10:39:25 AM »

alembician · « **Reply #2 on:** April 13, 2016, 10:44:14 AM »

lincland · « **Reply #3 on:** April 13, 2016, 10:51:52 AM »

lincland · « **Reply #4 on:** April 13, 2016, 10:55:10 AM »

5a_quilt_top · « **Reply #5 on:** April 13, 2016, 12:07:22 PM »

Wooahhh...

That almost looks like the product of some clever Photoshop wizardry.

lincland · « **Reply #6 on:** April 13, 2016, 12:24:56 PM »

Im not that good with photoshop. I have lots more pics, and I can post more. I'm looking through them to really see if any represent the color accurately.

If you think about how much really good quilted maple can catch the light, and glow...then think of that in neon pink.

hammer · « **Reply #7 on:** April 13, 2016, 01:27:30 PM »

I think I'd have a difficult time playing that bass because very dark glasses would be required even in a dimly lit room.

5a_quilt_top · « **Reply #8 on:** April 13, 2016, 01:52:57 PM »

Call me a bit twisted, but I like it.

I like the way the figure of the wood shows through the tint and I can visualize what you mean when you say it glows like neon.

I also like the old school large top-hat control knobs.

I gotta tell you though, if you would've described it without providing any pix, I would've had an entirely different impression.

Unfortunately, I already have a quilted SCSD (my first Alembic), otherwise I'd be all over it.

edwardofhuncote · « **Reply #9 on:** April 13, 2016, 02:09:20 PM »

Yessir, truth in advertising here... that bass is PINK. And while it ain't my thing, someone out there (and quite possibly here) will totally dig it. Good luck with your sale!

+1 like for the old-style witch hats.

keith_h · « **Reply #10 on:** April 13, 2016, 03:35:01 PM »

David, You aren't the only one. I kind of like it too.

Keith

sonicus · « **Reply #11 on:** April 13, 2016, 03:50:15 PM »

Just think smoked Salmon !

tbrannon · « **Reply #12 on:** April 13, 2016, 06:16:40 PM »

I'm into it. If I had the cash, I wouldn't hesitate.

poor_nigel · « **Reply #13 on:** April 13, 2016, 08:10:35 PM »

I have the cash, I LOVE maple core Alembics - BUT - This bass brings to mind one word for me - Hal . . .

sonofa_lembic · « **Reply #14 on:** April 14, 2016, 06:19:10 AM »

Mint Condition? That back plate looks like it did the beast with two backs with some cowboy's massive belt buckle. Hard to believe the finish did not get a bit of collateral damage. Regardless, mint should apply to the brass parts as well.

Author Topic: For Sale: HOT PINK Stanley Clarke [SOLD] (Read 3501 times)

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