Author Topic: 2001 Series II with beautiful burl rosewood top [SOLD] (Read 1464 times)

s_wood · « **on:** March 13, 2016, 01:04:23 PM »

This is a 2001 Alembic Series II in near mint condition. I just don't play four 4 strings enough these days to justify holding on to it.

This bass deserves to be played! Trust me on this: it sounds even better than it looks! The burl rosewood top was part of a special batch the Alembic had reserved for their 25th Anniversary basses. It is an exceptionally beautiful tone wood with a tone that, to my ears, is similar to cocobolo.

The electronics are standard Alembic Series II electronics, with one twist - there is a pan control and a master volume instead of the usual pickup selector and individual volume for each pickup. The is in near-mint condition. There are no real scratches, dings or damage of any kind. The only thing I can find is a couple of light scratches on the back of the brass control cavity, but they are impossible to photograph.

The mahogany body was chambered to save a little weight, but really mostly for tone purposes. The chambers give the bass a special resonance. I'm asking $8,500 plus shipping. That's about 1/3 of what this bass would cost if purchased new today. This bass would have a list price of more than $22,000 if ordered today...and I don't know if burl rosewood is even available any more. Please note that the Alembic DS-5 power supply which can be used to power the active electronics is NOT included in this sale. The bass can be powered with 2 9 volt batteries, too. The power supply can be purchased directly from Alembic if you want one. I will happily consider international sales, but only if the buyer agrees to be responsible for all custom duties, fees, VAT, etc. Sorry, but I won't undervalue the bass for customs purposes or claim it to be a gift, either. That's a crime in the U.S. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions! Please feel free to contact me with any questions that you might have!

moongerm · « **Reply #1 on:** March 13, 2016, 01:25:14 PM »

That is beautiful Steve!

jazzyvee · « **Reply #2 on:** March 13, 2016, 02:41:03 PM »

Certainly is and can see from the pickup covers that the bass has hardly seen active duty at all. Looks like a superb bass and someone is gonna really enjoy this one.

pierreyves · « **Reply #3 on:** March 13, 2016, 02:42:04 PM »

too expensive for an hybrid not back plated ;-)anyway it's a wonderful wood bass !

FC Bass · « **Reply #4 on:** March 13, 2016, 03:27:23 PM »

Bass is so stunning I didn't notice that! :-)

Backlams or no back lams... If I would find $8500 + shipping somewhere in my couch, I would have no hesitation at all to spend it on this bass.

Good luck with the sale and wish me good luck gouging out my couch! :-)

pas · « **Reply #5 on:** March 13, 2016, 03:43:09 PM »

Scale length?

s_wood · « **Reply #6 on:** March 13, 2016, 04:11:53 PM »

Scale length is 34. Sorry I omitted that important detail.

pas · « **Reply #7 on:** March 14, 2016, 07:38:11 AM »

Whew...that was a close one! If it had been medium scale, I'd already have a check in the mail.

bforbeatles · « **Reply #8 on:** March 22, 2016, 10:11:16 PM »

Shall we regard it as series l or series ll?

Enzo · « **Reply #9 on:** March 22, 2016, 10:38:15 PM »

I'd say it's a Series II because of the 2 CVQ (and the 3 center laminations). The fact that it doesn't have a master volume, because of the different config, doesn't make it Series I.
You can put a master volume on a Signature electronic but that doesn't make it a Series.

poor_nigel · « **Reply #10 on:** March 23, 2016, 12:41:21 AM »

I always wanted an SII with a pan. SII or S1.5, who cares with that top on it. Right now I am too broke and too Alembic enriched to have another. But that top is eating at me . . .

poor_nigel · « **Reply #11 on:** March 23, 2016, 12:46:06 AM »

I almost bought a 25th anniversary once, but I ended up talking the guy into keeping it. And yes, that top is still eating at me . . .

s_wood · « **Reply #12 on:** March 23, 2016, 06:40:28 AM »

It's a Series II. That's what Alembic says it is, and that's good enough for me.

BTW, I ordered the bass without the back lam to keep the weight down. I've done that with most of my custom orders. I saved about a pound by doing so, and some money besides

bforbeatles · « **Reply #13 on:** March 23, 2016, 07:46:06 AM »

Thanks for the infornation steve. Really nice bass indeed.

pierreyves · « **Reply #14 on:** March 23, 2016, 08:10:42 AM »

my God..... this bass... i love.... yes it's a series II with pan pot and master volumne... I have a SC sries I like that, good idea... less of pots !