Author Topic: SERIES II SIX STRING BASS FOR SALE (Read 409 times)

otis · « **on:** September 11, 2011, 05:44:21 PM »

Hey, All,

Due to unfortunate financial circumstances, I must sell my most prized material possession- my Series II Six String Bass.

It's a 1995 with side LED's and an 11 piece body.

Please email me if interested.

Thanks,

Frank

Here's the link to pics from when I first acquired the bass:

http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/72676.html?1285714238

eligilam · « **Reply #1 on:** September 11, 2011, 08:04:35 PM »

Man, that's a bummer...I've been following this club for years now, and the ole Otis gets his hands on a six-string SII saga is one of my favorites. Your enthusiasm for the initial acquisition was awesome. Cheers and here's to you finding a great buyer for a great bass! (If it was a four string, I'd be all over it, btw)

kungfusheriff · « **Reply #2 on:** September 12, 2011, 07:20:22 AM »

No!!! At least you'll have no trouble finding it a good home. I remember seeing several posts just this year from people falling all over themselves trying to buy a S2 sixer.

otis · « **Reply #3 on:** September 12, 2011, 08:30:01 AM »

Thanks, Will!

Shawn, I know, right?!?! Huge bummer, but if I'm meant to get another S2 6, it'll happen... Eventually... When I land on my feet again.

What I need is a wealthy patron of the arts to commission me to write them some music, lol;)

Sigh.

zemog59 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 12, 2011, 10:10:05 AM »

Quite a unique sandwich there!!
Can you reveal the build info, price etc.

Thanks

drjenney · « **Reply #5 on:** September 12, 2011, 10:29:57 AM »

The Holy Grail: a six-string series bass! (sigh) Hoping to own one of these before I die and, no, this is not the year. :-(

Good luck with the sale, Otis!

zemog59 · « **Reply #6 on:** September 12, 2011, 12:03:00 PM »

Holy grail would be at lest a few ebony neck lams & heart omega tail ;-)

kungfusheriff · « **Reply #7 on:** September 12, 2011, 12:09:20 PM »

Triple post! A new record!

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kungfusheriff · « **Reply #8 on:** September 12, 2011, 12:12:09 PM »

Double post. Boffin fail!

(Message edited by kungfusheriff on September 12, 2011)

kungfusheriff · « **Reply #9 on:** September 12, 2011, 12:15:26 PM »

The bass has flamed American walnut top and back, mahogany core with maple pinstripe laminates, maple and purpleheart neck. The fingerboard is the classic taper. Ebony board, obviously. The weight is in the neighborhood of 14 pounds. This bass is IT. It plays like hot buttered Jesus and the sound is so juicy and tight and alive...a really special instrument. If I was still playing electric bass I'd be making serious moves to get it back. Here are a few photos taken before Frank talked me out of it...j/k.

otis · « **Reply #10 on:** September 12, 2011, 12:28:50 PM »

Shawn, thanks for that;) I believe it's Comfort Taper, though I wouldn't swear to it... FYI everyone, I'm going to find the build record and post it when I get in front of my computer a bit later.

Thanks for all the comments!

kungfusheriff · « **Reply #11 on:** September 12, 2011, 12:47:39 PM »

You bet, buddy. Least I could do.

kungfusheriff · « **Reply #12 on:** September 12, 2011, 12:57:50 PM »

Mica's response to my original build sheet request:

Found out these details:

top and back: Flame Walnut
accent: triple pinstripes of Maple and Purpleheart
body: Mahogany with Maple central pinstripe
through body neck: 11-piece Maple and Purpleheart, 34 long scale
fingerboard: Ebony with mother of pearl ovals and side LEDs in red
controls: Series II
hardware: goldplated
birthday: June 7, 1995
originally made for: Washington Music

The thread in question:
http://club.alembic.com/Images/394/53409.html?1216440522

otis · « **Reply #13 on:** September 12, 2011, 01:02:56 PM »

Shawn, thanks again- I appreciate it. You're helping make this a bit less painful.

Tim, thanks for the comment, I hope you're able to acquire a Series Six someday!

mica · « **Reply #14 on:** September 12, 2011, 01:10:16 PM »

Sorry that you might have to part with this bass, Frank. I know how much it means to you. Wasn't Garth looking for something similar recently?