Author Topic: Wanted: alembic (Read 261 times)

melancholy_mechanic · « **on:** December 24, 2010, 07:28:41 AM »

I'm looking for an alembic with the crown headstock in the distillate price range. I might consider a persuader or spoiler with the right top or a signature if it is priced low enough. Nothing with an offset body like an epic or essence. Let me know! Thanks

sonicus · « **Reply #1 on:** December 24, 2010, 07:36:08 AM »

Here it is !
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140491706945&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_500wt_1156

melancholy_mechanic · « **Reply #2 on:** December 24, 2010, 10:27:22 AM »

Thanks, but I forgot to mention I'd prefer one without a maple top!

kungfusheriff · « **Reply #3 on:** December 30, 2010, 08:48:25 AM »

How about Zebrawood? One built in '83 just went up for sale ($2250) at Lark Street Music in Jersey. From the photos it looks clean except for having the jack area broken and reinforced. Ask for Buzzy.

http://www.larkstreetmusic.com/stock.html

pauldo · « **Reply #4 on:** December 30, 2010, 12:10:59 PM »

Zebrawood Distillates are the schnizel!
The price from the link above is decent . . . go for it - you won't be sorry!

melancholy_mechanic · « **Reply #5 on:** December 31, 2010, 03:48:02 PM »

Thanks for the link. Nice looking bass but I think I'll wait til something pops up without a major repair like that!

bassthang · « **Reply #6 on:** March 12, 2011, 06:07:11 AM »

Okay, I bought the one mentioned above at Lark Street. My first Alembic bass. Always wanted one since the 70s.
What can I say that hasn't already been said? It's great. Plays like a dream. Sounds like a dream.
(The jack has been repaired most solidly; it's not going anywhere.)

dannobasso · « **Reply #7 on:** March 12, 2011, 06:53:48 AM »

Nice guys there. I'm bringing in a couple of my basses for fret dressing this week. I haven't developed my filing skills yet.
Congrats. Alembics can be addicting.

johnobass · « **Reply #8 on:** April 19, 2011, 02:34:48 PM »

Wanted essence 4 or 5 string must be in good condition.
Cheers Johno.