Author Topic: My Alembic Triple Omega Signature for sale (Read 979 times)

bigbadbill · « **on:** January 06, 2009, 05:18:49 AM »

Following the results of an MRI on my neck (surgery now being the likely option) I'm selling any heavy/uncomfortable basses I own, including (and very regrettably) my Alembic Triple Omega. It's on a commission sale at the Bass Gallery in the UK. Here's the link:

http://www.thebassgallery.com/alembicmkomeg.html

Up for ?3300, which given current exchange rates may be more attractive to our overseas cousins.

hydrargyrum · « **Reply #1 on:** January 06, 2009, 06:13:03 AM »

Wow, that is some fantastic walnut. Good luck!

bigbadbill · « **Reply #2 on:** January 06, 2009, 09:45:26 AM »

Thanks. I can honestly say that it's the nicest walnut top I've ever seen; ask Lozbass who has seen it in real life. He agrees! It'll be heart rending to see this go, but my neck & back problems now take priority.

Just to clarify, it has a chambered body (as per Series basses) with superb walnut facings front & rear, dummy humcanceller (functional but not connected), signature electronics, purpleheart neck lams with lightly flamed maple, knobby headstock, abalone inlays and brass hardware. Weight is somewhere between 10 and 11lbs at a guess, and it balances perfectly. Apart from some tiny scratches on the truss rod cover from slap and pop action it's absolutely mint, only been out of the (smoke free) house twice, never rehearsed or gigged. Comes with case and original build card etc and optional smaller knobs.

Here are links to other threads....

http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/13346.html?1079023491

http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/17907.html?1114763997

kenbass4 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 06, 2009, 12:09:05 PM »

Shaun,

I'm so sorry about your back problems, what a heartbreak! If I didn't already have 4 Alembics at my house, I'd offer to buy it and keep it available to you to repurchase if and when your back improved. Good luck with the sale, and I hope that your back problem gets sorted out quickly!!

Ken (TEO)

bigbadbill · « **Reply #4 on:** January 06, 2009, 01:52:58 PM »

Thanks Ken, your words are much appreciated. I sincerely hope my back/neck does improve, but can't really afford to take the risk. Hopefully there'll be another Alembic somewhere down the line. It will be a sad day indeed for me if this goes (it was my dream bass and I waited 20-odd years for it), but sometimes common sense must win out. What's the quote from LOTR....something to the effect of a man who cannot let go a treasure at need is truly chained?

BTW, I'm happy to send photos to any interested parties but if specific photos are required or if anyone wants to try/buy they'll have to contact the Bass Gallery in Camden as that's where it is now.

(Message edited by bigbadbill on January 06, 2009)

pclifton2004 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 06, 2009, 02:22:36 PM »

You do know that having the bass on consignment at the Gallery does not tie you in to exclusivity, ie you can still advertise it privately here or elsewhere and withdraw it from Alex's mitts if you find a buyer? ;o)

2400wattman · « **Reply #6 on:** January 06, 2009, 07:17:51 PM »

Bill, if weight is the issue you could have a Triple Omega Essence built like Valentino's. Check it out in the showcase section under Essence.

2400wattman · « **Reply #7 on:** January 06, 2009, 07:30:58 PM »

Correction, it is under custom basses
coco bolo ash triple omega essence
I'd post the link but I'm computer illiterate.

bigbadbill · « **Reply #8 on:** January 07, 2009, 12:20:53 AM »

Hi pcclifton, I'm aware of that but given they're in London and I'm about 200 miles north it would only cause me more problems; I'm quite happy to sell through them unless someone has objections dealing with them (I can't imagine why they would).

2400wattman, I considered one like Val's before I had mine made. Unfortunately at this point even if I sell mine I wouldn't be able to afford another for a long, long while, but when the time comes I will certainly consider all options.

pclifton2004 · « **Reply #9 on:** January 07, 2009, 01:01:22 AM »

I was only thinking that a private buyer might be more tempted if you were offering the bass for sale direct minus the commission The Gallery take from you if they sell it for you, ie 15-20% less? If I know you are here to talk to and have a bass for sale, why would I happily pay a surcharge to The Gallery ;o)

jacko · « **Reply #10 on:** January 07, 2009, 04:29:04 AM »

Heartbreaking news Shaun. As I said before, it's a stunning bass and if it had just one more string I'd have it straightaway.

Graeme

bigbadbill · « **Reply #11 on:** January 07, 2009, 05:27:20 AM »

Hi Paul, obviously that's something I'm aware of. However getting the bass back would be a pain in the neck (particularly if the buyer backed out, in which case I'd have to take it back again, something that's happened to me before)and also packing and shipping it (if necessary) is something I'd rather not get involved in if possible. For a start, it's hard enough letting it go....

Graeme, thanks for the thoughts. If only I'd ordered a five! I'd have been glad for you to have it; I'd love it to go to someone I knew and who would appreciate it.

hydrargyrum · « **Reply #12 on:** January 07, 2009, 06:26:53 AM »

One who cannot cast away a treasure at need is in fetters. You did rightly. -LOTR, The Two Towers

I have spent way too much time reading those books.

bigbadbill · « **Reply #13 on:** January 07, 2009, 09:43:25 AM »

...and I obviously haven't read them in far too long! Not a million miles away though...

georgie_boy · « **Reply #14 on:** January 08, 2009, 06:24:41 AM »

Sorry to hear the news about your back....and the need to part with that monster.
Hope all works out good for you buddy.

George

Author Topic: My Alembic Triple Omega Signature for sale (Read 979 times)

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