Alembic....what else hahaha

[johnbob]

Hi.....first of all sorry for my (bad) English.
I'm from Maastricht, that's the main city from Limburg.....(the Netherlands).
Second....HELLO, my name is John
My question....
I'm thinking of buing a Alembic custom spoiler Body: mahogany with bocate top
neck: maple, ebben
large standard body
1987
Price is ? 1.990,- (euro's)
 
I don't have the serialnr. at the moment...sorry
This is a pic. the instrument is in excelent shape....
Also a picture of my Headless Slapper graphite 5-string.
 
Can you tell my anything about the Alembic bass, it's history, is the price correct etc etc.
 
many greatings from holland, John
 

[David Houck]

Hi John; welcome to the group.  That's a very nice looking bass!  One of our European members should be able to give you an idea about the price.

[jogi]

Hiya John, I?ve seen that one advertised at Rikkers. I?ve got one of these Spoiler / Original Body basses and love the shape and the sound. I think his price is a bit high, maybe he would be open for suggestions? Regular bodied spoilers tend to sell for about 1100,- but I think 1500,- wouldn?t be unreasonable.
 
Tot ziens, Jogi

[senmen]

Hi Jogi,
welcome to the Alembic board.
I am happy to see that you joined.
BTW the Vintage Show was again real good.
I also play two Alembics, a Spyder4 and a Spyder8.
 
Many greetings, also to J?rn.
Oliver (Spyderman)

[johnbob]

thanks...I agree, the price is a bit high.
But it's very hard to find a alembic in holland.
Maybe someone knows a nice one that's for sale, for a good price?!
I know Edwin van Huik, but he is selling them for an even higher price and in worst shape.
 
Well...it's late here in europe...I just could not resist and had to check this forum ;-)
 
leas let me know if there's someone out there who can help me find a bass for a better price...meanwile I will try to reason wit Rikkers...who know's !!!!!!
 
a second try to upload my slapper bass....
 
Good night....

[joram]

Hallo John,
 
You're right that the price is a bit high, maybe. Contacting Ferdinand (Rikkers) isn't a bad idea, he's a really nice guy. I plan to pay him a visit too, soon. For me it's easy, only 20 minutes by bike. I can imagine 4 hours of driving will be a bit too much for you, though. Maybe you can take a plane from Aken to Eelde ;-)
 
Joram.
 
ps. Good night to you, too.

[David Houck]

Hey there puppy dog!

[johnbob]

Hi...
Her name is Semmie she's 1 jear old now (the dog)The only way to get her relaxed is when I play my bass....
Joram, are you interested in a rikkers bass then?
20 minutes...dat is even wat anders dan vanuit maastricht rijden.
Rikkers will be in Vierssen next sunday  
look at www.european-bassday.com
 
The serial number of the alembic is  87S4519  
 
well that's all for now

[joram]

John,
 
I'm not interested in a Rikkers bass (well, I would be if someone would give me 2200 euro's). I just like the guy, and I haven't been there for quite a while.

[corny]

Haai Jonnieboy,
 
Two things I like about this Spoiler as opposed to a regular one, are the peghead and the fact that it has space between the front pickup and the neck, so that you can pick the g-string more easily.
 
Inderdaad best duur. Waarom niet gewoon een oproepje 'Spoiler gevraagd' op marktplaats.nl?
 
Groeten,
 
Cor.

[mattheus]

Hi there,
I've played this Spoiler once when I visited mister Rikkers and it's indeed a fine bass. I've even considered buying it as a second bass for my other Spoiler. It has a very nice piece of facing wood and it plays very well. The only thing I could find what wasn't that nice is the laquer; it's doesn't 'shine' so nice. I haven't inspected the bass very well so I don't know if anything else is wrong with it, but it sure is a nice bass!!
If I were in your shoes I would try to do someting about the price and go for it.
 
Good luck.
(Nice Slapper bass BTW. Are they still making these basses?? I haven't from these basses for a while...)

[Manfred]

There is a spoiler on marktplaats, 5 string. Also a Series I and Wilfred's Elan is on gitaarnet, or gitaarmarkt but have a look at ebay. There is a real fine, nice, beautiful 5 string EVH signature. If you like 5 strings, this is a wonderful bass. I was the previous owner and I sold it because I prefer 4 string basses. Here's a link. If you like I can mail you some extra pictures which I still have. It has signature electronics. Another plus, you can trust the current owner.
 
http://cgi.ebay.nl/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=87492&item=3765704971&rd=1
 
Manfred

[the_mule]

Hallo John, welkom bij de club!
 
Because this isn't the right forum I only say this about my Elan: (click)  
http://muziek.2dehands.nl/markt/muz_instr/gitaren-bas/7152065.html?start=15
 
For more info you can always PM me off course, also via the Basgitaarforum...
 
The Spoiler at Rikkers Gitaarbouw has been for sale a LONG time, and it just isn't a great deal when you take the price into consideration. The aesthetic appeal is another thing, but I'd better not comment on that, as it is a very personal. Good luck with your 'quest'!
 
Wilfred
 
(Message edited by the_mule on November 29, 2004)

[corny]

Hee lui,
 
Only 1 hour and 15 minutes have passed since my last post in this forum and already 3 postings since.
 
Doesn't anybody on this forum have to WORK during the day?
 
Cor.

[mint_bass]

Hi Corny
 
Have not heard from you in a while hope you are well i am at university working on an essay but i am trying to put it off.
 
talk to you soon
MB