[TRADED] Persuader for sale

[mtjam]

$2200

I’m tired of being broke so it looks like it’s time to pass on my Alembic Persuader. The bass is in very good condition with a mahogany body and a bubinga top. I’m looking to make a sale in the MD DC VA DEL PA region; I won’t ship it. Cash is preferred, but I may entertain trade plus cash offers. Let me know if you’re interested. Thanks!



https://www.talkbass.com/threads/alembic-persuader.1340985/#post-21254272

[sonicus]

Nice.

[mtjam]

Thanks! It is very nice, but it’s not getting the attention it deserves.

[edwardofhuncote]

Sorry to hear about the hard times, Rob. 


I've been there too, man... I hope moving it along helps you out of a tight spot. It's a beauty... I'd adopt it myself if I could.   

[mtjam]

Okay, the times aren't as hard as I make them seem. Just decided that I could use some cash more than I need to have a fine bass like this sitting dormant! 😀

[mtjam]

Price lowered to $2000.

[mtjam]

Anyone care to make an offer?

[jwright9]

yes 

[mtjam]

Alembic friends--am I asking too much for this bass?

[rv_bass]

Rob, I don’t think so, seems like the middle of the range to me.  It might be that there are a lot of basses up for sale right now.

[mtjam]

Thanks. I'm not even sure I want to sell it. Played it last night and she sounds and feels great, of course!

[StephenR]

Keep an eye out for how much it would cost to replace it if you sell and regret later, then make a final decision. If I didn't need the cash I would hold on to it.

[mtjam]

Great idea. The only reason I'm considering selling it is that I could use some cash right now due to a lack of gigs to supplement the meager pay from my day job. 😀

It is really a very nice bass, but I do have many other basses including the EVH in my avatar pic.

I haven't had many offers, so I may end up keeping it. If so, I'll just keep enjoying it. As Jerry said, I will survive!

[jwright9]

I think  your price is right on.
If you needed to sell it in a hurry and if you were willing to take less, I think it would sell very quickly for around $1700.
I just won an auction for a similar Persuader for $1592. 1986 Zebrawood.
Usually the auctions go for less than the Buy It Now style listings.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Alembic-Persuader-Electric-Bass-Guitar-Vintage-1986-OHSC-NO-RESERVE/132590035165?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649



There does seem to be a lull in the marketplace right now though. Your bass is certainly worth every cent of what you are asking.

If you have a Reverb and/or Ebay account, I would certainly recommend listing there as well.

[jwright9]

Oh yeah, you won't ship...

That is the other significant factor.


If you were willing to ship, and if you list it on ebay and Reverb, you will have no trouble selling.