Author Topic: Wanted: 5-String Medium Scale 32" (Read 396 times)

frank_orlando · « **on:** November 26, 2007, 09:11:47 AM »

Hey folks... looking for a 5-string medium scale (32). I'll consider all offerings. Thanks!

Also... I have a short scale 4-string Essence for sale or trade. Take a look at the For Sale threads. I just listed it. Thanks again.

(Message edited by frank_orlando on November 26, 2007)

bkbass · « **Reply #1 on:** May 27, 2008, 08:03:01 AM »

Still looking?

kungfusheriff · « **Reply #2 on:** May 27, 2008, 09:26:16 AM »

If Frank's not, I am. What do you have?

frank_orlando · « **Reply #3 on:** May 27, 2008, 09:43:56 AM »

Yes, I am still interested in a 5 string medium scale. What do you have? Thanks, Frank

jphilauren · « **Reply #4 on:** May 27, 2008, 03:57:25 PM »

Do you still have your 4 string Essence for sale?

frank_orlando · « **Reply #5 on:** May 27, 2008, 04:18:20 PM »

No, I sold it to someone here on the forum about 6 months ago... It went to a good home.

bkbass · « **Reply #6 on:** May 28, 2008, 01:00:32 PM »

Custom 5 string Fretless Spoiler. Narrow string spacing,Custom body shape,Custom(?)Head stock shape like an electrum only for bass.Entire bass is purple heart with paduk stringers and accent stripes. Flamed purple heart top, Flamed ph neck/w ebony board. Sustain block, custom electronics (modified signature with stereo/mono switch and custom blend control)so you can pan between two amps. Custom form fitted roadcase included.Low mileage excellent condition a aged 10 on the 1-10 scale. Had it made,played it for about 3 months decided I should have had a six instead and went that way. So it comes out of the closet when I'm in the mood.It needs a great home a good home can most often be found.Bass sustains or days has a dark low end. Make a reasonable offer.

robinc · « **Reply #7 on:** May 28, 2008, 02:59:20 PM »

pictures?

frank_orlando · « **Reply #8 on:** May 28, 2008, 04:42:21 PM »

Sounds exceptional... my only issue is that I am looking for a fretted bass. Good luck with finding it a good home. Should be easy here.

ivartshiva · « **Reply #9 on:** May 29, 2008, 12:05:45 PM »

Frank! Please get a new Alembic soon, and then change your photo - I can't stand seeing her in another man's arms!

She is the light of my life

bkbass · « **Reply #10 on:** June 03, 2008, 10:58:14 AM »

Kungfusheriff, I haven't heard back from you yet. We are fairly close to each other as I'm in Northern Jersey. Robin, sorry no pix yet. Frank,it's real easy to have someone fret a fretless going the other way is more difficult.

frank_orlando · « **Reply #11 on:** June 03, 2008, 11:27:14 AM »

I don't love the idea of having someone fret it but email me some pictures and your asking price and I'll seriously consider it. Thanks...

frank_orlando · « **Reply #12 on:** June 03, 2008, 11:29:02 AM »

Anyone know what Alembic gets for a fret install? Gotta be a lot more than a re-fret.

elwoodblue · « **Reply #13 on:** June 28, 2008, 11:19:00 AM »

Frank,
it's a short scale...ebay

frank_orlando · « **Reply #14 on:** June 28, 2008, 12:53:43 PM »

Beautiful bass. There was another shorty on eBay a few months back that I considered. During the Q&A period that we all go through when considering something like this, I asked some folks from the forum about the pro's and con's of a 5 string shorty and the answers I got helped me to decide that I want to stay with a 32 for 5 string. For one thing there are no strings made for it so you have to cut down long scales and have the fat part of the string on the post. The other was that the B was a bit thuddy and even on an Alembic yielded less rich rumble and more percussive thud. I wish I could try one to judge for myself but unless I can play it I am sticking with search for a medium scale. Thanks much for the heads up on this one. I appreciate it...