Author Topic: 1977 Alembic Series I (Read 356 times)

oggydoggy · « **on:** May 30, 2010, 04:56:15 PM »

Hi everybody,

I'm trying to raise funds for another Alembic, so unfortunately I need to sell this one. This is the bass that was owned by Mark O'conner of the Dixie Dregs. Here's a vid of Mark playing a mean fiddle:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rkNYcmxKNA

This bass is definately one of the most unique older series you'll see, with it's crazy walnut top and back and the Padauk fretboard.

It sounds and plays amazing. It is just a great bass.

It is in excellent condition with some light finish checking, and a few small cracks around the output jack and near the back electronics cover (they are stable, and could easily be repaired). Neck and playability are flawless.

More pics here:

http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo216/Bluplirst/edenalembic.jpg

I'm asking $3700 shipped.

artswork99 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 30, 2010, 05:08:41 PM »

Hi Edward and good luck with your sale.
I think the most sought after information here will be... What is the scale length? Is the DS5 power supply and cable included? Is there any provenance to the ownership that you mention?
Thanks, Art

oggydoggy · « **Reply #2 on:** May 30, 2010, 05:13:58 PM »

Hey Art,

Its a 34 scale. No power supply or cable. Click this link to see a pic of Mark holding this bass:

http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/20318.html?1124160100

Thanks,
Ed

artswork99 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 30, 2010, 05:21:44 PM »

Great information, thanks!
You mentioned another Alembic... are you funding a custom built?
Best, Art

oggydoggy · « **Reply #4 on:** May 30, 2010, 05:24:10 PM »

Here are a few more pics.

http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo216/Bluplirst/edenalembic017.jpg
http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo216/Bluplirst/edenalembic018.jpg
http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo216/Bluplirst/edenalembic025.jpg

tbrannon · « **Reply #5 on:** May 30, 2010, 05:44:41 PM »

I nearly bought this bass from you several years ago.... here I am again, wishing I had the cash to do it now.

Good luck with the sale.

Toby

gerarddem · « **Reply #6 on:** June 01, 2010, 10:58:04 AM »

beautiful instrument!

ursusaltered · « **Reply #7 on:** June 02, 2010, 05:35:01 PM »

Would you consider a trade for my 79 ct lined fretless

severi777 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 05, 2010, 11:24:53 AM »

Is there any possibility that you gould ship it to Finland? Does all the electronics work?

oggydoggy · « **Reply #9 on:** June 12, 2010, 09:28:23 AM »

$3000 to a club member before we go to auction.
thanks
-Ed

tbrannon · « **Reply #10 on:** June 12, 2010, 01:29:57 PM »

Best of luck with the sale Ed. I really wish I had the bucks to take it off your hands.

Care to share the details of the 'other Alembic' you're raising funds for?

oggydoggy · « **Reply #11 on:** June 13, 2010, 01:01:18 PM »

Hey Toby! This bass still calls to you, and to me... alas,I have a deal going for a 2002 Six-string Series II.

oggydoggy · « **Reply #12 on:** June 13, 2010, 08:32:34 PM »

Update:

This is now on Ebay-

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170499790520&category=4713&_trksid=p5197.c0.m619&_trkparms=1876%3A1

Thanks,
Ed

eligilam · « **Reply #13 on:** June 21, 2010, 07:33:41 PM »

Hey Ed,

Would it be too much trouble to post a pic showing the inside of the control cavity either here on this thread or on the ebay listing? That whole Kuon Orthros thread made me a little skittish about prior monkeyings on these older basses' electronics.

Thanks,
Will

oggydoggy · « **Reply #14 on:** June 21, 2010, 08:29:43 PM »

Hi Will,

The electronics are all original. No monkey business guaranteed.

Thanks,
Ed