Author Topic: Wanted 6 string bass (Read 342 times)

tom · « **on:** March 05, 2009, 07:26:26 PM »

I'm looking for a 6 string bass modulus, alembic, carvin or whatever else just offer it up. I'd be happy to talk to you.

Thanks,

Tom

otis · « **Reply #1 on:** March 06, 2009, 01:15:04 AM »

I have a 6 string Alembic, but I'm not really looking to sell. It would have to be the absolutely right price for me to let go of it, and even then, I'm not sure. What price range are you looking in?

Thanks;)

Frank

funkyjazzjunky · « **Reply #2 on:** March 06, 2009, 09:03:50 AM »

New Carvins are a bargain comapared to other premium basses

greg_b · « **Reply #3 on:** March 06, 2009, 01:24:42 PM »

Hi Tom,

I have a 6 string Lado Custom bass that I may be interested in selling - haven't yet made up my mind, but I haven't been playing it as much as my 4 strings lately & it makes sense for me to sell it to help fund the purchase of my first Alembic (4 string). Take a look at J.K. Lado's work if you're not already familiar with it & let me know if you'd like to see photos/specs/hear it ~ I'd be happy to post them.

Best,
Greg

fahrwestbass · « **Reply #4 on:** March 24, 2009, 09:32:56 AM »

I have a six string Carvin that isn't doing anything now that I have a six string Alembic. I wasn't exactly looking to sell either but I don't really need this bass anymore....

jphilauren · « **Reply #5 on:** March 24, 2009, 04:42:23 PM »

I have a great 6 string Frenz bass, you can see photo on family portrait thread

tcube · « **Reply #6 on:** May 20, 2010, 04:35:59 PM »

Hi Tom,
I have an Alembic Essence 6 string with a birds-eye maple top. I wanted to trade it for a 5 string neck-thru Alembic but will consider a sale. A picture of it is in the For Sale & Trade listing labeled Trade Essence 6 for Essence 5. (near the top). Please let me know if it interests you.

otis · « **Reply #7 on:** May 22, 2010, 05:30:21 AM »

It seems Tom has posted once, then disappeared back into the ether of cyberspace... Too bad. New members are always good to have!

Peace All;)

Frank

ps- Terry, I'd certainly take that 6 off your hands if I had the cash, but unfortunately, I have a distinct lack of $ since my purchase of my S2 6 String Bass (and more recently, a 1978 S2 6 String Guitar- although that was a great deal, even though it needs TONS of work)

pss- there's a few 5's on eBay, from what I recall... you could always post your 6 on eBay, grab the cash, and buy a 5 either from someone on eBay (it's always worked fine for me- never any problems) or from the Club- I think there's a few 5s out there, in the For Sale Section. Or does it have to be an Essence?

I know afrobeat fool has a 5 string Essence for sale that's all maple, but it's a fretless.

tcube · « **Reply #8 on:** May 23, 2010, 05:25:02 PM »

Hi Otis,
Thanks for the post and for the tips. Although it doesn't have to be an Essence, I would like it to be neck-thru. Cheers and keep thumpin'

otis · « **Reply #9 on:** May 24, 2010, 08:02:43 PM »

Terry,

You're quite welcome and no problem, at all. I thought the same thing, but when I laid hands on my first Epic 6, I forgot completely about the neck thru thing- my Epic 6's treated me great, while I had them- they both had a great sound, especially the one with 5 Ebony laminates- that one I called Thunderstick, for obvious reasons- the low end went on, for days, and it was INSANE.

Thunderstick was by far one of the best Alembics I've ever owned, and I've owned a few!

Good luck in your search, and may the force be with you!

Peace;)

Frank

zemog59 · « **Reply #10 on:** July 29, 2010, 07:48:29 AM »

I have a six string Dingwall Afterburner I Bass that I am looking 2 sell or trade for an Alembic.
It is a maple body/flame maple bookmatched to center top (Whale pool blue) Maple neck & Wenge fingerboard, please let me know if interested. I bought this bass new (less than 1 year old)
Thanks

otis · « **Reply #11 on:** August 13, 2010, 05:54:06 PM »

There are at least 4 Alembic 6's on ebay, right now. There's a few for $2000 or less.

Frank

billostech · « **Reply #12 on:** March 29, 2011, 05:44:52 PM »

Tom,
Are you still looking for a 6 string Alembic?
top: Flame Maple
body: Mahogany
through body neck: Maple and Purpleheart 34 long scale
fingerboard: Ebony with pearloid inlays, custom width 2.5x3.5
pickups: AXY56
controls: 2 volume 1 filter mono output
birthday: July 20, 1990
originally made for: Guitar Center, San Diego. Must have been a custom order, but the origial owner did not register the bass.

There was a registered owner in 2002 in southern California. He replaced the pickup screws.