1978 Alembic Graphite Bass [SOLD]

[hammer]

I'd have to agree with Wolf that (a) it's a beautiful bass; and (b) an asking price is warranted here.  
It will probably keep the seller from having to answer numerous PMs and offers that don't come close to what he would like to see for this beauty.
 
We should all remember, however, that its up to sellers to list a price and while we may not agree with the what they are asking for an instrument, if the thread becomes an instrument for bashing a person, others will be unlikely in the future, to include a price with their listings.

[lidon2001]

If you're a serious buyer, send him an email and ask.  If you're just asking because you're curious, or just kicking the tires so to say, why should the seller entertain any such requests?  I wouldn't either.
 
Alembic goes to great length to afford their customers privacy in their dealings.  That should be respected here in the club as well.

[hammer]

As an overall strategy for selling an instrument I have to respectfully disagree with you on this matter. Having sold many instruments myself over the years, I've found that when I post a price I get serious buyers contacting me. When I haven't it is a lot more likely that I'll need to spend a lot of time replying to people who do not have the resources to purchase what I'm selling or are just kicking the tires. Of course it's up to the individual seller to select an approach with which he or she can live. Personally, answering a lot of emails that aren't going to pan out is a lot more adverse to me than posting my price...but that's just me.
 
It is a beautiful bass and I hope Scott gets what he's asking for it.

[cozmik_cowboy]

Had I the funds to consider this lovely instrument, I'd want to see current pix; these are all taken from the previous owner's thread that Eiji links.
 
Peter

[sonicus]

Scott  ,___The bass is exquisite . I have no intention of offending you with my inquiry !
 
 Tom,___I am  in favor of an indication of transparency  , not tire kicking ____LOL_____
 
Brian , ___We seem to concur on such issues____
 
  Good luck with the sale & happy holidays ____

[rockandrowe]

To all: I am looking for around 8k. I paid more but am trying to be as realistic as possible. Has a new case and blue power supply.

[pierreyves]

8k :-/

[sonicus]

More Graphite Alembics to serve as informational comparisons .
 
This eye candy just might cause even more Pixel Intoxication  for the viewer___
 
____http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/79924.html?1275547115
 
The bass for sale in this thread is a dandy ! absolutely !

[hammer]

Pierre-Yves.  I believe Scott was indicating that his initial asking price is $8,000 U.S. dollars = 5,837 euros = 4,895 British pounds = 491,224 Indian Rupees

[pierreyves]

rockandrowe, a serious price ?

[rockandrowe]

I put the number out there as a starting point. I have been getting a lot of negative emails and comments like from pierreyves. I am a bit surprised because the Alembic community is usually more civil.

[hammer]

Scott.  
 
When selling an instrument please take everything you hear from others with a grain of salt keeping in mind that language and cultural differences sometimes make it difficult to effectively and respectfully communicate in an international forum of this nature.  
 
A seller always has the right to ask a price that reflects what he or she believes to be the worth of an instrument. Others may disagree but in this forum almost everyone is respectful of that right and comments typically focus on helping people find a way to sell their instruments. In the past the good people of this forum have both helped me sell instruments by alerting others as well as assist me with finding products I wish to purchase.
 
Good luck in selling your bass. I just wish it wasn't a long scale version.

[tubeperson]

Hammer, your words come from a place of wisdom, but the seller has stated he is receiving some hate e-mail.  It is the responsibility of the one who communicates to keep their disdain under restraint.  How would someone like it if we ragged on about a worthless Blackwood bass.  Cultural and linguistic differences do not justify less than civil tones in communicating.  When we are sellers we want the highest sale price while when we are buyers we tend to look for bargains. There is no place for rudeness and disrespect.  When in Rome.....

[dela217]

Scott, Don't let the negative emails get to you.  I think your bass is worth every penny.  In fact I find it on the low side.
 
Just try to buy a new Alembic.  Try to find a new Alembic with a graphite neck!  Your bass is pristine.  My graphite bass is not in as good condition as yours and I would not ask a penny less than 8K.  
 
Michael

[jalevinemd]

I agree with Michael for the most part. It's unfortunate that the resale value of our Alembics don't hold up over time. There are certain exceptions and, to me, this is one of those. Your instrument has a graphite neck which I can only assume would be an enormous up charge today, if Alembic even would consider building one. Plus it's been completely restored. It's essentially brand new, despite being over 30 years old. I wouldn't pay that kind of money for an Alembic that old that looked it (i.e. dings, dents, finish cracking, potential electronic issues, etc?). But here you're getting a like-new bass, without the two plus year wait, at a fraction of today's price. I don't see any problem. Whether or not the market will bear the asking price is another story all together.