Author Topic: 1978 Alembic Series I project guitar for sale (Read 498 times)

synthanalog · « **on:** May 09, 2010, 11:57:54 AM »

Hello all, I recently purchased a 1978 Alembic project guitar and realized that I can't really afford to properly restore it. Hopefully I can find it a good home. Serial Number: 78 1215A Here are the details regarding what needs to be fixed: The guitar is missing pretty much all of the hardware except the hum-cancelling coil, bridge mounting block, and the tuners. The top layer of wood is delaminating from the front of the headstock around the edges. The center lamination that runs up the length of the body is bulging out a little (~1mm) from the back of the neck. This occurs about an inch down the neck from where the nut would be. Please see the pictures. Also, there are a couple extra small drill holes near the bridge and nut where the former owner had installed an after market bridge and locking nut. (tragic to think of) Over the rest of the guitar, there are slight cracks in the finish but, structurally the guitar seems solid. The frets are not too worn and appear to have a lot of life left in them. The neck appears to be straight. This is truly a beautiful guitar with a lot of potential. It seems like it will be a lot of work to restore but hopefully it will be a good opportunity for someone to get a classic Alembic for a good price. I'm think of selling it for around $1000. Please let me know if this is too high or too low. I would also consider trading the guitar for a nice acoustic.

artswork99 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 09, 2010, 12:46:14 PM »

Joshua, Since you have asked, I do believe with the amount of work and funds necessary to bring this back that your asking price is high. Good luck with finding a good home.
Also referred to at your CL ad here http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/79744.html?1273413222
Best, Art

synthanalog · « **Reply #2 on:** May 09, 2010, 12:57:42 PM »

Hey Art,

Thanks for the feedback! I'd definitely consider any offers anyone would like to make. Would like to see it go to a good home for a fair price.

Thanks a lot, Josh

keith_h · « **Reply #3 on:** May 09, 2010, 01:26:50 PM »

Joshua,
While I am not an expert on Alembic prices, guitars in particular, used early Series guitars seem to go for $3K to $4K. This price includes a hardshell case and power supply. Since the electronics need to be replaced and a new power supply is required their cost needs to be taken into consideration. You also have the refinishing issues and what appears to be delamination of the neck near the scarf joint. My thoughts are you are high on the price given the costs of these items and the used sales price.

Regards, Keith

synthanalog · « **Reply #4 on:** May 09, 2010, 04:30:57 PM »

Hey Keith,

Thanks for the info. Perhaps around $500 would be more appropriate?

Best, Josh

edwin · « **Reply #5 on:** May 10, 2010, 12:53:41 AM »

I'd spend that.

sjhoffma · « **Reply #6 on:** May 10, 2010, 01:02:08 AM »

Me too. $500 might be a little too good of a price. Thats less than a warmoth body and neck, with no hardware or electronics.

otis · « **Reply #7 on:** May 10, 2010, 12:35:44 PM »

Josh, I'll take that off your hands @ $500. I'm sending you an email right now.

Thanks!

Frank

otis · « **Reply #8 on:** May 15, 2010, 04:40:07 PM »

Guys,

The guitar is on it's way to me, even as we speak. If anyone has any spare guitar parts, electronics, bridge, tailpiece, nut, electronics back plate, blue box, stereo cord, etc, please let me know!

When I say spare parts, let me clarify- it looks an awful lot to me like a Series II, so Electronics-wise, that's what I'd need. From the knob, electronics layout, it sure matches up to my S2 6 string bass, so...

Peace All;)

Frank

crobbins · « **Reply #9 on:** May 17, 2010, 04:49:38 PM »

Somewhere I have an old 5 pin Cable you can have. It may need some work.

edwin · « **Reply #10 on:** May 17, 2010, 05:09:12 PM »

I'd be happy to chip in some soldering if you want to send the cable my way if neither Craig nor Josh has the soldering chops or desire to deal with it.

crobbins · « **Reply #11 on:** May 17, 2010, 05:22:17 PM »

Sure, lets see what Otis has to say.........

otis · « **Reply #12 on:** May 18, 2010, 03:17:16 PM »

Guys, The guitar will be here by Friday. Craig, if you could hook me up with that 5 Pin Cable, that would be great, it would be one less thing that I'd have to get. I will obviously pay for shipping.

Craig, Edwin, I'll shoot you both an email with my address- let me know what shipping would cost, and I'll send you the money either via Paypal, or whatever method you'd prefer.

Craig, let me know what you want for that Cable- again, if you're just giving it to me, great, if not, let me know what you'd want for it, okay?

Edwin, let me know what you'd charge to fix that cable... if you meant that you're doing it gratis, that would be very much appreciated (but not expected!).

Thanks, Guys!

I have one less thing to worry about, now!

Peace;)

Frank

crobbins · « **Reply #13 on:** May 18, 2010, 04:54:41 PM »

I'll donate the cable. All I need is an address.

otis · « **Reply #14 on:** May 18, 2010, 08:33:59 PM »

Thanks, Craig!!!