Author Topic: 1989 series II 5 string for sale [SOLD] (Read 196 times)

hgregs · « **on:** January 04, 2012, 07:01:39 AM »

i just bought this bass for $5500 from olie about a month ago.

http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/117102.html?1322508495

and unfortunately, i don't see myself bringing it to gigs as i had expected. it's in near-perfect condition, comes w/ the DS-5 blue box, long 5-pin cable, and original hard-shell case. the one upgrade to this bass is the THG custom knobs. i'd like to get what i paid, plus shipping. i'll update this thread as soon as i have the time with some decent pics.

my email address is in my profile... please email me with any interest.

greg

hgregs · « **Reply #1 on:** January 05, 2012, 07:09:03 PM »

[edited for picture alignment] (Message edited by adriaan on January 05, 2012)

hgregs · « **Reply #2 on:** January 06, 2012, 02:37:19 PM »

specs found here http://club.alembic.com/Images/394/29034.html?1156291820

edwin · « **Reply #3 on:** January 07, 2012, 09:56:03 AM »

Just curious, why hasn't it made it to gigs? Looks like it would sound great.

hgregs · « **Reply #4 on:** January 07, 2012, 04:30:46 PM »

hey edwin... it's mainly that we're playing dive-bars late-night with really tight space for stage-area and i fear i'll damage the bass. also, i've become accustomed to my europa's custom narrow neck width and easy to adjust electronics (one pan knob, one hp-filter). i bought the europa as a place-holder for when i eventually found a 5st series, and i now realize that my europa is really the best thing for me right now. if i can't find a buyer, i'm sure i'll be able to put this s2 to use. and it does sound great!

jwkelley · « **Reply #5 on:** February 14, 2012, 09:15:25 AM »

I'm very happy to report the Greg and I have made arrangements to transfer ownership of this beautiful creation.

I can't wait for it to join the '77 Series I as my most prized basses. And I'm hoping to make it my main axe - though I may have to spend a little extra time at the gym. I've gotten out of shape playing light weights since I switched to 5 string. ;-)

artswork99 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 14, 2012, 12:02:02 PM »

Congratulations Jim!

jwkelley · « **Reply #7 on:** February 23, 2012, 07:15:15 PM »

Thank you, Art! I noted in the pedigree for the bass, Mica posted that the pickups in it are SC-1 and HX. I haven't found a description of those in the literature. Can you tell me about them, or tell me where I can read about them?

Thanks very much,

Jim

adriaan · « **Reply #8 on:** February 24, 2012, 12:01:28 AM »

The SC-1 is the single-coil pickup of which you have two, one on either side of the HX, which is the humcancelling contraption.

This is a good read from the FAQ section: http://club.alembic.com/Images/16271/18779.html?1117034562

funkyjazzjunky · « **Reply #9 on:** February 24, 2012, 06:37:15 AM »

Beautiful bass: how unusual to have the logo set right above the nut on the headstock

VMG

adriaan · « **Reply #10 on:** February 24, 2012, 09:37:03 AM »

Vann-Di, the logo just above the nut is not a frequent phenomenon but not unheard of (not counting Elan and 6-in-line pegheads).

jwkelley · « **Reply #11 on:** February 25, 2012, 08:32:58 AM »

Have they worked out a mod for converting the stereo phone jack in the bass to a mono jack, similar to the one in the DS-5? I'd like to be able to plug in with a regular cord sometimes.

Thanks,

Jim

Jim found the Troubleshooting area to be a better place in regard to his stereo/mono jack question - http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=4694

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Beautiful bass!

(Message edited by artswork99 on February 26, 2012)