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andy_kuhn

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SUPER RARE Alembic Classico for sale - AAAAA quilted maple top
« on: October 23, 2011, 03:52:39 PM »
Hello all, I need to sell my Alembic Classico. Absolute headturner and sounds/plays like butter, but I cannot afford to keep her.  In awesome shape.  I have a soft case so you would need to pick it up in Colorado.  Always kept in humidity/temp controlled space.  

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« Reply #1 on: October 24, 2011, 04:34:50 AM »
Stunning!
 
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« Reply #2 on: October 24, 2011, 08:36:04 AM »
Again.... I wish I could play double bass....  
All the best with the sale.
The sound of Alembic is medicine for the soul!
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« Reply #3 on: October 24, 2011, 12:00:37 PM »
That looks like melted butter - gorgeous.  
 
Andy - you might contact Bass Central in Florida.  The might be willing to put it on consignment for you.  They have good luck selling unusual pieces like this.  Of course - you'd have to get it there....  They have more advertising clout than a lot of other bass dealers, and they move a ton of Alembics.
 
eBay is another option, but you'll take a huge hit there.  Same thing with Craigslist.

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« Reply #4 on: October 27, 2011, 12:45:40 PM »
How much is it Graeme? Is it as easy to play compared to a trad. double bass as an alembic electric is compared to 'cheap' basses? Sincerely, Mark

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« Reply #5 on: October 27, 2011, 01:52:11 PM »
Perhaps Alembic has a hard case to sell, I would like to know how much as well.  With a hard case, shipping options may open up.

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« Reply #6 on: October 28, 2011, 01:27:08 AM »
Mark - it's Alan's classico not mine (although I sincerely wish it WAS mine). The price may be reasonable but like me, you'd need to cross the Atlantic to collect :-(
 
Graeme

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« Reply #7 on: November 21, 2011, 08:27:57 AM »
Pleae advise as to the status of this instrument for sale.  If still for sale, please prvodie a price.  You may contact me through the club or directly.  Thanks!

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« Reply #8 on: November 21, 2011, 10:21:45 PM »
Hi, all sorry for not posting back sooner. I am asking 7k US for her.  Regarding cases, there is a case manufacturer here in Denver who could surely custom build something if you'd like to go that route.

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« Reply #9 on: November 21, 2011, 10:31:14 PM »
I know of no hard cases that Alembic sells with these.  I have a soft case that comes with it which if suitable for car and light duty plane travel.  It feels very similar to, well, more precise than, any acoustic bass I've played.  I wish I did not have to transfer caretaking responsibilities.
 
It's nice to get attention as the bass player  
 
please feel free to email me if you'd like to discuss more in private...andy_kuhn@yahoo.com