Author Topic: Mark King Five String (Read 227 times)

ernval · « **on:** August 20, 2008, 08:46:09 PM »

Hello Alembic club! I have for sale a relatively new Mark King Five String. Purchased in June 2008 from Bass Central. I've had it professionally set up - new strings, intonation, etc. Original case included - this has a couple of white paint scuffs on it, but nothing major. Bass is in perfect condition - no dings, scratches. Never played out, never left smoke free home. Bass is just amazingly beautiful. However, after 15+ years of playing, I just cannot get used to a five string. So, I want to sell this one and purchase a MK in a four string version. My first ever Alembic and I've gotta now get a MK 4! The down and dirty: 5A quilt top, 3A quilt top bottom Red and amber LED's Heart Omega cutout Tummy contour There's more to add, but I have the bass at my office. I'll update the post tomorrow. Serial number to follow - It's something like MK13xxx Pains me to see her go, but I need a four string version of this! Priced at $4750 shipped to the US only. Paypal preferred. Sorry, no international inquires please. Since I'm new to the board, you can check my ebay profile for a history (ernval). I'd consider trades, but it would have to be for an immaculate MK 4 that's very similar to mine - omega cutaway, LED's, etc. (blue LED's would be awesome!) I'll list it here until Labor Day, 9/1/08, then it's off to evilbay. Pictures to follow and thanks for looking! Ernest

(Message edited by davehouck on August 21, 2008)

robinc · « **Reply #1 on:** August 21, 2008, 01:20:52 AM »

Very interested. Email sent. Beautiful bass!

-Robin

ernval · « **Reply #2 on:** August 21, 2008, 05:55:17 AM »

Hello again! Here's some additional info on the bass.

Also, price includes shipping via UPS insured, signature required to the lower 48 states.

Serial number - 07MK13765 (Mark King Deluxe)
Top and back laminate - Quilted Maple
Accent Wood - Purple Heart, Maple
Body Wood - Mahogany
Neck Woods - Maple, Purple Heart
Fingerboard - Ebony
Inlays - Golden Mother of Pearl
Electronics - Signature MK
Completed - 8/10/07

Also, here's the info from Bass Central (where I purchased this from):

Alembic Mark King 5 Deluxe, 5A Quilt Top, 3A Quilt Maple Back, Balance K Body w/Tummy And Elbow Contours, Heart Omega, Amber Side LED's, Red at 12th and 24th frets, Golden Abalone Inlays, Case.

Thanks!

Ernest

ampeglb100 · « **Reply #3 on:** August 21, 2008, 09:36:59 AM »

Email sent as well...

Thanks,

Andy

afort@pacifier.com

jedisan · « **Reply #4 on:** August 21, 2008, 06:23:16 PM »

Hey Ernest,

What is the scale length please? Thanks!

(Message edited by jedisan on August 21, 2008)

ernval · « **Reply #5 on:** August 21, 2008, 06:46:05 PM »

Hi everyone! Bass on hold for payment.

For what it's worth, scale length is 34

Thanks!

Ernest

ernval · « **Reply #6 on:** August 22, 2008, 04:45:53 AM »

Sold! Thanks for the interest everyone.

precarius · « **Reply #7 on:** August 26, 2008, 07:51:10 AM »

Robinc- Congratulations on your new bass!
Mike

robinc · « **Reply #8 on:** August 26, 2008, 10:44:21 AM »

Thanks! It should be here tomorrow... Arg! waiting sucks!

David Houck · « **Reply #9 on:** August 26, 2008, 11:28:03 AM »

Congrats Robin!! Beautiful bass!!

dlbydgtl · « **Reply #10 on:** August 26, 2008, 07:05:16 PM »

A beauty! Enjoy Robin! john. PS Your gonna love it.

dlbydgtl · « **Reply #11 on:** August 26, 2008, 07:09:16 PM »

A beauty! Enjoy: your gonna love it!

robinc · « **Reply #12 on:** August 27, 2008, 02:29:59 PM »

Hey everyone,

This beauty was just delivered to my house by our friendly neighborhood fedex man. WOW! Its going to be days before I can wipe this slap-happy grin off my face!

I'll get around to posting more pics eventually (if I ever put this bass down, that is!) :-D

For the record, Ernest was a a great guy to deal with. Payment and shipping went off without a hitch, and the bass looks even better in real life than in those pictures above! Thanks, Ernest!

-Robin

artswork99 · « **Reply #13 on:** August 27, 2008, 05:46:43 PM »

Oh, enjoy the moment(s) Robin!
Congratulations. Play it Healthy!
Art

bassman68 · « **Reply #14 on:** August 28, 2008, 05:07:14 AM »

Wow, what a beauty. Quilted maple, balance K & l.e.ds.
Enjoy her Robin,Hope the pair of you are happy together for a long time!

Steve