Author Topic: 1980 Alembic S-1 4 string (Read 538 times)

tommygun40 · « **on:** April 21, 2003, 01:44:49 PM »

Hi!
My dad gave me his 1980 Alembic S-1 about a year ago, since he bought a tobias. I've been wondering how much this bass is worth now a days. I dont really know much about this bass, but I do know its in mint condition with the original case. Does anyone know an approximate value on this bass?

valvil · « **Reply #1 on:** April 21, 2003, 02:52:44 PM »

Hello Tommy,

That's not a lot of info to go by. Generally a Series One will sell on E-bay for a minimum of 2000$ or (much) more depending on condition and options (like premium woods, side leds, etc). Is the power supply included? What body style is it? If you can post a picture that would make it easier to figure out. Also, if you are unsure about the woods used in your instrument you can ask Mica for the record on your bass, if you can provide the serial number.

tommygun40 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 21, 2003, 07:04:10 PM »

Thanks Valvil!!
I'm gonna try and barrow a friend's camera so I can get a picture for you here. Give me a couple days and I thinnk I'll be able to do that. I know I have 5 or 6 different woods in it. Oh, and I do have the power supply as well. However, I'm sure the pictures will be much more help. Thank you for your post,

Tommygun 40

palembic · « **Reply #3 on:** April 21, 2003, 11:37:57 PM »

Tommygun,

welcome to the club and ...consider yourself as a VERY lucky guy with such a present! Great dad...great bass.
However ...I think your dad will regret this one day. Count on it!

tommygun40 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 22, 2003, 07:15:08 PM »

Palembic,
Yeah, I feel very fortunate to have this bass. Whenever I go to Guitar Center, I have a hard time finding a bass that sounds as good as mine. However, my dad doesn't seem to be missin' his alembic ever since he bought his Tobias. I must admit, it does sound better than the olymbic he gave me. I'm gonna get a picture on by Thursday and then hopefully one of you guys can help me out.

Tommygun40

tommygun40 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 23, 2003, 04:56:12 PM »

Here are the pictures of my alembic. Let me know what you think for its value. Also, I do have the power supply as well as the original hardshell case for it. Let me know what you guys think in terms of value for this bass. Thank you--tommygun40.

tommygun40 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 23, 2003, 05:00:21 PM »

closeup1

tommygun40 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 23, 2003, 05:04:52 PM »

closeup02

tommygun40 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 23, 2003, 05:07:05 PM »

backview

tommygun40 · « **Reply #9 on:** April 23, 2003, 05:10:00 PM »

closeup-backview

palembic · « **Reply #10 on:** April 23, 2003, 10:51:42 PM »

Wew ...I want such a dad too!
;-)

malthumb · « **Reply #11 on:** April 24, 2003, 05:19:20 AM »

If I'm buyin' I'm somewhere around $2,500 based on what I see. If I play it and it totally knocks my socks off (keep in mind I've owned 2 Series I & 2 Series II basses so I'm jaded) I might consider going $3,000. Remember, this a sample size of one. Others will have varying views of your bass's value. Some higher, some lower.

Peace,

James

valvil · « **Reply #12 on:** April 24, 2003, 12:16:50 PM »

For what it's worth, I totally agree with James. Those figures sound right to me.

Valentino

adriaan · « **Reply #13 on:** April 24, 2003, 12:33:54 PM »

So you got this great bass. Now read the first paragraph of http://alembic.com/family/history_bodyshapes.html and take another look at the picture: something's not quite right there.

Hey hey, I'm not angry - pamper that bass and it will be your friend for life!

tommygun40 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 24, 2003, 12:54:05 PM »

Hello!
Thanks for all your guys' replies. I really appreciate it! Oh, and dont worry Adriaan, I always keep my bass on a stand. I was actually at practice with my church band and I forgot to bring the stand with me. You couldn't see it, but I had a little box behind the bass so it stay straight. Well, thanks again. I'll be checkin' this more if you guys have any other comments or questions. thank you thank you!!

Tommygun40