Author Topic: Gorgeous Series II on Ebay (Read 454 times)

knight · « **Reply #15 on:** December 09, 2004, 11:58:12 AM »

I just posted a serial number look up for Val in another section of the forum. If it is a SI with SII electronics and Europa body shape it should be $10,850 according to the quote generator, which should work out to about $7,200-7,600 depending on dealer discount, right?

Cheers,

knight

bsee · « **Reply #16 on:** December 09, 2004, 12:08:56 PM »

Don't forget to account for the monthly special. On a good month, the special could have knocked $2K off of list. Most months would knock off about $1000. The bass also has a $200 inlay upgrade and what is it, about $280 for the case?

I think with the perfect use of specials and most aggressive dealer, your number would be in the vicinity, and one might even do a bit better than that with the stars aligned.

David Houck · « **Reply #17 on:** December 09, 2004, 12:31:14 PM »

And then there is the time factor. If you purchase the bass off Ebay you can have it within a week or so depending on shipping method. If you custom order a new bass ...

bsee · « **Reply #18 on:** December 09, 2004, 12:39:55 PM »

Current lead times after last week but you around tax day for delivery of a Series bass, so most of five months.

poor_nigel · « **Reply #19 on:** December 09, 2004, 01:38:45 PM »

Not a big deal, but something not to totally overlook is that it includes a DS-R5, which goes for $425 new these days. The serial number denotes a Series bass, but do new ones come with a DS-5 or DS-R5? Probably the little blue box, eh?!

bsee · « **Reply #20 on:** December 09, 2004, 01:45:38 PM »

I didn't think they made little blue boxes anymore, just the rack version. Good question, though.

valvil · « **Reply #21 on:** December 09, 2004, 02:13:44 PM »

Series instruments come with the DS5-R power supply, 5 pin cable and 2 patch cables. The DS5 is not currently in production, but we might resurrect it in the future.

Valentino

poor_nigel · « **Reply #22 on:** December 09, 2004, 02:52:45 PM »

Thanks Valentino.

Well, no LEDs on this bass. That is important information. Still, a nice bass any way you look at it. I hope it finds a good home.

David Houck · « **Reply #23 on:** December 09, 2004, 04:18:58 PM »

Bob; I've never ordered a new bass, but my guess is that estimated lead time and actual build time are not necessarily similar numbers. Perhaps some of the folks who have taken delivery of new basses recently can shed some light on this topic. My only experience is with sending a bass in for modifications; and my guess is that basses getting mods may not be on the same schedule as new builds. It would also be my guess that new basses getting Series electronics may have a longer wait, perhaps significantly longer, than basses with other electronics packages. But I'm only guessing; you may be right and it may be the case that a custom order Series I may indeed be delivered within five months.

knight · « **Reply #24 on:** December 09, 2004, 11:59:30 PM »

poor nigel said: Still, a nice bass any way you look at it. I hope it finds a good home.

...I'm trying, I'm trying..........I'll let you all know how it works out.

Cheers,

knight