Author Topic: SERIES II 1975 FRETLESS FOR SALE (Read 205 times)

12stringwilson · « **on:** December 29, 2008, 01:44:41 PM »

As much as I love her, I got to let her go. She needs loving and play time, which I do not provide. I have no more need for a fretless. This bass does it all...but all of you guys already know that.

http://www.elderly.com/vintage/items/55U-3408.htm

This is the link from Elderly Instruments, with full pictures. I bought it from them approx. 2 years ago. I have played it a total of 15 times and it has never left my home. Well cared for.

Please contact me if interested.
wilson_brent@bellsouth.net

811952 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 29, 2008, 02:19:07 PM »

How much $$$?

John

12stringwilson · « **Reply #2 on:** December 29, 2008, 02:30:13 PM »

$5500
Not sure if you are aware, but it comes with the original pre-amp as well.

Bradley Young · « **Reply #3 on:** December 29, 2008, 03:31:54 PM »

I'm curious about the electronics; they appear to be a non-standard configuration. Just curious-- not saying there's anything wrong with it.

Do you have any additional information about the setup?

Bradley

pauldo · « **Reply #4 on:** December 29, 2008, 03:45:57 PM »

oh my god - Brent are you sure???
I regret getting rid of my Exploiter.

Think man THINK! Yeah sure its hard times and everyone could use more cash- but fer jiminii crickets sake - that is a beautiful instrument, plus the vintage of it makes it even more valueable.... if not for yourself, maybe a son or daughter?

My apologies for stepping out of line on this, I am certain that you thought long and hard about making this decision but my first thought when I laid eyes on that bass was - I want it! I can not afford it so then the next thought was, If I had it, it would never leave me, until I passed and then my son would inherit it.

be well - good luck

mike1762 · « **Reply #5 on:** December 29, 2008, 05:10:32 PM »

The add says No longer available. Did you sell it or wise up??? LOL

12stringwilson · « **Reply #6 on:** December 29, 2008, 06:22:09 PM »

Regarding the electronics, I am unaware if they are non-standard.

Mike1762 - That is the add from when it was listed 2 years ago. I bought it from Elderly Instruments. I copied the add for everyone's benefit as the pictures are quite good.

I do know that I am the 3rd owner of the instrument. THe second owner, from who I bought her told me this is exactly how it was when he received it.

pauldo - I have thought about this for a long time. I cannot justify keeping her when I do not play her. That, to me is disrespectful to the instrument and Alembic. These basses are meant to be more than just keep sakes in my mind. She needs a home where she can sing.

12stringwilson · « **Reply #7 on:** December 29, 2008, 06:22:24 PM »

Regarding the electronics, I am unaware if they are non-standard.

Mike1762 - That is the add from when it was listed 2 years ago. I bought it from Elderly Instruments. I copied the add for everyone's benefit as the pictures are quite good.

I do know that I am the 3rd owner of the instrument. THe second owner, from who I bought her told me this is exactly how it was when he received it.

pauldo - I have thought about this for a long time. I cannot justify keeping her when I do not play her. That, to me is disrespectful to the instrument and Alembic. These basses are meant to be more than just keep sakes in my mind. She needs a home where she can sing.

san_diego_bassplayer · « **Reply #8 on:** January 02, 2009, 05:21:48 PM »

Hi I sent you a couple of emails previously.
I'm very interested in the bass do you have
a contact number I can reach you at ?
and what time would be a good time to call you ?
You can email that contact information at
georgioartis@yahoo.com

David Houck · « **Reply #9 on:** January 04, 2009, 03:26:01 PM »

This bass was previously discussed here. The controls are probably a superfilter for each pickup.

David Houck · « **Reply #10 on:** January 04, 2009, 03:32:00 PM »

This bass has now been listed in the For Sale section.