Author Topic: [SOLD] FOR SALE: 1980 ALEMBIC SERIES I 5099 + 279 shipping  (Read 894 times)

EuripidesUpman

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[SOLD] FOR SALE: 1980 ALEMBIC SERIES I 5099 + 279 shipping
« on: August 12, 2019, 08:53:06 PM »
80-1684, which I registered with Mica in November 2015
$5099 OBO + $279.00 professional insured shipping
Very good condition in it's original heavy duty Anvil case + original power supply & cable
top: Walnut
body: Mahogany
back: Walnut
neck: 5-piece Maple and Purpleheart
scale: 32" Medium
fingerboard: Ebony
inlays: mother of pearl ovals
pickups: 2 SC-1 with HX
controls: "Series I" volume x2, filter x2, Q-switch x2, rotary pickup selector, stereo 1/4" and 5-pin outputs
originally made for: Glenn Sound, Elkhorn, WI
birthday: September 18, 1980
Professionally set up and ready to play right out of the case
All electronics are clean and work very well
A few very small dings but no major blemishes or scratches
Will need a fret job sooner than later, but that tells you what it is: a player's bass, born to be played, and has been very loved and played
It's been my go-to, and I hate parting with it, but my playing focus is elsewhere now, and this baby deserves to be played --- A LOT!
Please see all photos...I have MANY MORE for those who would like to see...please email me and I'll send them to you...and I will gladly answer any questions.
Thank you!
« Last Edit: August 29, 2019, 02:51:30 PM by adriaan »

edwardofhuncote

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Re: FOR SALE: 1980 ALEMBIC SERIES I
« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2019, 03:17:09 AM »
Welcome, one Virginian to another.  :)

jazzyvee

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Re: FOR SALE: 1980 ALEMBIC SERIES I
« Reply #2 on: August 13, 2019, 06:18:50 AM »
Superb looking bass and it looks in great condition for a vintage instrument.
All the best with the sale.
The sound of Alembic is medicine for the soul!
http://www.alembic.com/info/fc_ktwins.html

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Re: FOR SALE: 1980 ALEMBIC SERIES I
« Reply #3 on: August 13, 2019, 08:31:57 AM »
Hello EuripidesUpman.
Beautiful bass. Lots of folks here that would potentially be interested including myself if the price is right.
Here is another thread that was started yesterday regarding your lovely bass.
http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=24911.0
« Last Edit: August 13, 2019, 08:33:29 AM by J9 »

EuripidesUpman

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Re: FOR SALE: 1980 ALEMBIC SERIES I 5099 + 279 shipping
« Reply #4 on: August 18, 2019, 01:02:39 PM »
Thank you one and all for the interest and kind words. I am only here to find a potential future owner.

There is a chip in the bridge pickup that is clearly visible. The pickup works perfectly and it does not diminish the sound or function even slightly.

All other details and specs I have for you are in my original post.

My brother played it in a band of his and loved it. My guitar pro loves it, he even thanked me for bringing it to him to clean and set up. And I have started going through withdrawal symptoms. It remains for sale for right now.

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Re: FOR SALE: 1980 ALEMBIC SERIES I 5099 + 279 shipping
« Reply #5 on: August 18, 2019, 01:36:35 PM »
Welcome!  If it pains you to sell it, I suggest you keep it...beautiful bass!  :)

EuripidesUpman

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Re: FOR SALE: 1980 ALEMBIC SERIES I 5099 + 279 shipping
« Reply #6 on: August 18, 2019, 01:44:34 PM »
Thanks and yes it is. I just think it needs to be played more than I can in the near future, which makes it a shame for me to keep it even though it's also a shame to sell it, too. A real player among players.

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Re: FOR SALE: 1980 ALEMBIC SERIES I 5099 + 279 shipping
« Reply #7 on: August 19, 2019, 09:24:35 AM »
Ah, a fellow “Car Talk” fan!  Welcome to the club and good luck with the sale!

Bill, tgo


EuripidesUpman

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Re: FOR SALE: 1980 ALEMBIC SERIES I 5099 + 279 shipping
« Reply #8 on: August 19, 2019, 02:02:19 PM »
Hi, Bill, and yes indeed, Tommy and Raymond will forever be my favorites. My parents named me Hugo, Hugo First. And so I did. :) Thank you for the kind words. Take care...

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Re: FOR SALE: 1980 ALEMBIC SERIES I 5099 + 279 shipping
« Reply #9 on: August 20, 2019, 10:54:35 AM »
I can feel that tone through the interwebs!

I hope it sells quickly or I win the lottery.

Note to self: buy a lottery ticket.
Every day is its own kind of perfect.

EuripidesUpman

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Re: FOR SALE: 1980 ALEMBIC SERIES I 5099 + 279 shipping
« Reply #10 on: August 23, 2019, 10:08:28 PM »
I hear you, Mick, and I feel your pain, too...seriously...I really felt the hit when I bought it, too...like a steamroller...but I smiled later on :)

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Re: FOR SALE: 1980 ALEMBIC SERIES I 5099 + 279 shipping
« Reply #11 on: August 25, 2019, 08:14:58 PM »
Beautiful bass! I'm looking for a medium scale series, but you caught me at a bad financial time (new roof and just taking off and putting the solar panels back on is the price of this bass!). I will be watching this one!

Edwin
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EuripidesUpman

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Re: FOR SALE: 1980 ALEMBIC SERIES I 5099 + 279 shipping
« Reply #12 on: August 29, 2019, 02:18:52 PM »
SOLD

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Re: [SOLD] FOR SALE: 1980 ALEMBIC SERIES I 5099 + 279 shipping
« Reply #13 on: September 05, 2019, 06:59:18 AM »
Hi, I sent a PM to you regarding how you shipped this, thanks!