Author Topic: 1977 Series I short scale on EBay  (Read 227 times)

bungalowbill

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1977 Series I short scale on EBay
« on: March 14, 2020, 04:58:26 AM »
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/ALEMBIC-Series-I-SSB-77-Used/174030333291


Not sure I understand what’s going on with the body colouring in the bridge area?




claus

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Re: 1977 Series I short scale on EBay
« Reply #1 on: April 26, 2020, 05:01:10 AM »
Hello,

found this bass at another dealer also on a japanese webside:

https://www.ikebe-gakki.com/ec/pro/disp/1/647657

Using a currency converter the selling price at ikebe music is 5.490 USD. Listed at ebay by estislandcrew for 7.153 USD!
I asked the same question as you did and also some others. Mostly the can give you no answer as they have no access to the instrument!

Many "eastislandcrew" offers can be found cheaper at the original offer in Japan. Can be assumed that they have most of their offers not in stock! By the way: ikebe holds his offers in own stock!

Best regards from Germany!

Claus
« Last Edit: April 26, 2020, 11:14:22 PM by claus »
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claus

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Re: 1977 Series I short scale on EBay
« Reply #2 on: April 26, 2020, 05:12:08 AM »
PS: eastislandcrew is also missing to tell you about some bugs, here is a partly translation of the ikebe describtion (google translator):

"There are about two small light nicks on the body, and a small chipping can be confirmed in the pickup stop screw hole of the rear pickup cover, but other than that there are almost no scratches or damages, dullness of brass hardware Also, the hardware such as the fingerboard and back panel, and the power supply are kept very clean. The pots (all made in 1977) and switches are all original, and the small screws on the back panel that are easy to lose are also in perfect condition.

The only problem is that the neck is very strong and the truss rod is currently in a completely straight state. I have been aware of this individual for several years, but since it has been maintained in this state for many years now, I think that it will be in a state where it can not be flipped due to converse unless the environment changes significantly. The surroundings of the frets are stubborn and firm, and the signs that pots are still gully do not give off a slight dust."

Nothing of this is mentioned by eastislandcrew, the say the item is in "excellent condition"!!!

Best regards from Germany!

Claus
« Last Edit: April 26, 2020, 07:11:42 AM by claus »
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