Author Topic: Alembic Dragon Wing (Read 813 times)

senmen · « **on:** October 13, 2009, 03:28:46 PM »

Guys, you might think I am crazy and that I change my mind very often. Well, yes, I must say yes. And I am now sure that my Dragon Wing has to go to someone else to make the new owner happy. So therefore my Dragon Wing is for sale, finally: Alembic Dragon Wing, Custom, Walnut Core, Bird?s Eye Maple Top and Back, 20th Anniversary electronics, custom master vol and pu selector on bigger front lower horn, amber side LEDs. The bass is in great condition, new dings or dongs. Only the brass of the bridge and lower tailpiece has tarnished a bit and needs to be polished. Of course with original Alembic case. Price in 2006: USD 15500 Asking: EUR 6500 plu shipping If interested plse send me a mail.

(Message edited by davehouck on October 14, 2009)

57basstra · « **Reply #1 on:** October 14, 2009, 03:55:22 PM »

new or no dings or dongs?

senmen · « **Reply #2 on:** October 15, 2009, 01:25:09 PM »

Sorry,
typo. Of course no dings and dongs.

Oliver

speicky · « **Reply #3 on:** October 15, 2009, 03:08:50 PM »

Hi, Oliver !

I would adopt your baby in a heartbeat... did ever someone tell you how freakin' ... sexy (oops)

) TFJ is ? well, I need to have some things sorted out first, before I am able to grab this beauty, as you well know

)

BTW: once more: Who Are You live @ Zwiebelmarkt Weimar was a blast... does that qualify for a discount

) ?

hey, you're da man !
cheers, your friend Christian

adriaan · « **Reply #4 on:** October 16, 2009, 01:02:27 AM »

I'm sure it was a GAS at the Onion Market.

senmen · « **Reply #5 on:** October 16, 2009, 10:31:30 AM »

Christian,
it was sooo good seeing you there. Have you seen the pictures on our homepage? You are there in the center of the crowd.....
Well, it would be an honor if you would take the Dragon my friend.
I have something else on the go......
Oliver

senmen · « **Reply #6 on:** October 16, 2009, 10:47:49 AM »

Christian, here you are:

Greetz Oliver (Message edited by mica on October 16, 2009)

speicky · « **Reply #7 on:** October 16, 2009, 03:54:35 PM »

I see... I was just on my way back from this gorgeous shop that sold beer and longdrinks... ahem, I mean water and lemonade, of course.

Great picture of some very nice people I got to meet that day... your fans are fantastic, and many people in former East Germany are unbelievably hospitable and breathtakingly lovely and kind. It was a wonderful experience, besides the great show and tight music you were performing during this night. Just nobody cared about the heavy weather...

krystoof · « **Reply #8 on:** October 17, 2009, 02:36:19 AM »

Hi, Oliver!
Wow, your bass looks so... wunderbar, mein gott!!!!! :-)
THe pictures are nice, and I like the empty glass on the third picture, in front of the singer... I guess it was water and lemonade, of course... :-)
Have a nice day!
Xtof

senmen · « **Reply #9 on:** October 27, 2009, 02:55:50 PM »

Guys,
The Dragon is still available.
Oliver

senmen · « **Reply #10 on:** November 09, 2009, 03:03:50 AM »

Dear All,
the Dragon Wing is still available.
If you are interested I can mail detailed pictures.
Also, I am open for realistic offers.....

Many greetings
Oliver (Spyderman)

senmen · « **Reply #11 on:** November 09, 2009, 12:54:58 PM »

Guys,
no one interested in this gorgeous bass?
Pricedrop for forum members to EUR 5500 plus shipping now.
Take the opportunity!
many greetings
Oliver (Spyderman)

senmen · « **Reply #12 on:** January 15, 2010, 01:19:07 PM »

Guys,
well, the bass is still available.
I would love to see this bass in the hands of a forum member. The bass is still in perfect condition. No scratches, nothing, except that the brass has tarnished a bit. I don?t want to ruin this bass taking it to more and more live gigs.
Many thanks for looking.
Oliver (Spyderman)

(Message edited by senmen on January 15, 2010)

88persuader · « **Reply #13 on:** January 16, 2010, 02:47:53 PM »

That's the only issue I see owning beautiful Alembic basses. They're so beautiful and expensive that we are sometimes afraid to gig with them. I use to leave my Alembics home and gig with lesser brands all the time and unless you're a wealthy collector this is a waste. Basses NEED to be played. Talk about a double edge sword! If you don't get any takers soon my opinion is play the bass, use it and enjoy! I didn't, i sold my Alembics and now I kick myself for it.

ajdover · « **Reply #14 on:** January 16, 2010, 03:02:22 PM »

I gig with mine when the venue calls for them. I used an Alembic Essence exclusively in Iraq. I used my SC Std in Korea on numerous gigs. That they're beautiful is a bonus. But the reason we own them is we like how they sound and play.

Speaking only for myself, I've used every Alembic I've owned, past and present (to exclude my Series II - haven't had the opportunity yet) on gigs. And I had no qualms doing so. I buy them to play them, not put them in a museum.

As for this bass ...

I hope it goes to someone who will play it, either in their home or someplace else.

Alan