Selling my '81 Distillate & [SOLD: my '73 Starfire]

[dadabass2001]

Here are some additional shots of the Distillate:  The "infamous" eye, glued on tightly, headstock will probably need a refinish when removed (that's why I left it).  

  The crack in the top runs from behind the volume control to either side of the input jack. It has not worsened since I bought the bass (I'm careful with my input cord, it loops through my strap at the bottom).

 

 I removed the bridge and tailpiece and had them polished by a jeweler about a year ago.  When the previous owner tried to externalize the power, they gouged a gap in the electronics cavity and filed a space in the brass backplate.  

   

 Note the backplate is only held on with 3 screws, the other two are sheared off in their holes.  The case is in good condition, I ordered it from the mothership after I bought the bass.  

 

 

  You can remove the FretFX pack and LED strip without damage to the bass if you desire. I installed Straplocks on the bass as well.  

 

 

  I have audio samples of the bass being used in recordings and live shows, if desired. Mike

[dadabass2001]

The Starfire is sold. The Distillate is still available as of today.
 
Mike

[bigbadbill]

Even with the issues, that is such a lovely bass. I've never tried a  Distillate and was wondering how it balances and what the weight is?

[dadabass2001]

The Distillate weighs 10 lbs. It used to neck dive, but I bought a wide Alembic strap and that fixed the issue for me. She now hangs at 3 and pretty much stays there.
Mike

[navymike]

E-mail sent.

[avatarmusic]

I'm interested in purchasing the distillate, is $1500 a firm price?

[avatarmusic]

Interested in purchasing your distillate, is $1500 a firm price?

[dadabass2001]

The price is $1500 or best offer, and buyer must pay for all packing and shipping or pick up locally (Chicagoland).
Mike

[avatarmusic]

Mike would you take $1150? not including shipping?
 
Daniel

[dadabass2001]

Thanks Daniel, but I've had offers above that.
Mike

[dadabass2001]

Hi, fellow club mates.
I'm relisting the Distillate, plus a lot of other gear as well, trying to stay afloat in this econmy until I hit retirement. I'm listing a bunch of equipment, but won't be selling it all because I need to thin the herd and raise some cash. so here goes. If things don't move here, I'll be trying to move them through Ebay next:
Musical Items for sale:
1. Behringer Europower PMX-2000 10 ch (1 aux) 250 w / ch stereo
(500 w bridged mono) mixer w/ digital FX w/ manual, like new
 
2. Shure Access AXR4G Diversity wireless receiver and AXB1G
guitar/bass body pac transmitter VG cond
 
3. SWR Goliath Jr 2-10 & HF tweeter cabinet (8 ohms), VG cond
 
4. Crate B-115 cabinet (8 ohms) on casters, Good cond
 
5. Crate BHX-220 bass amp: 160w@8 ohms; 220w@4 ohms, Good cond
 
6. Ampeg B2R bass amp: 200w@8 ohms; 350w@4 ohms
in 2 RU SKB rack, Fair cond
 
7. GK Backline 110 combo bass amp: 70w@8 ohms
 
8. Alembic 1998 Epic 4 st bass: 34 scale, walnut top, ebony board, red
Fret FX LEDs installed, Fair cond, 1400 obo
 
9. Alembic 1981 Distillate 4 st bass: 32 scale, koa top, ebony board, blue
Fret FX LEDs installed, Fair cond, 1500 obo
 
10. SKB 6 RU Roto rack w/
Furman M-8L power conditioner
Alembic F-1X preamp,
Sabine RT-1601 rack tuner,
DBX 16XL 2ch Compressor/Gate
QSC PLX 1602 stereo amp; 300w/ch@8 ohms, 500w/ch@4 ohms,
1600w/bridged@4 ohms
 
11. 2 Acme Low B2 cabinets (4 ohms ea.) 3-way: 2-10 LF; 1-5 Mid;
1-2 dome tweeter; flat to 30 Hz w/ OnStage stands, Good cond
 
Buyer will need to pay any packing, shipping charges unless picked up in the Chicagoland area.
 
(Message edited by dadabass2001 on May 03, 2013)