Author Topic: ID DO ANYTHING (Read 1259 times)

8teven · « **on:** January 12, 2010, 10:40:53 AM »

for an alembic! man does anyone have an oppourtunity for me to get one? im 17 and dont have a lot of money but i would trade everything in my posession just to own one! ill use the alembic as my cloths!!!

8teven · « **Reply #1 on:** January 12, 2010, 10:44:37 AM »

preferably a stanley clarke model but it doesnt matter much to me

otis · « **Reply #2 on:** January 12, 2010, 08:03:39 PM »

Steven, Welcome to the Club!

How long have you been playing bass? Good luck in your search. Here are a few tips- look in the For Sale section of the Club, here- people are always selling and trading Alembics, there, which is how I ended up with my dream bass- a Series II Six String Bass!!!

Another suggestion is ebay, bass central, planet bass, and Alembic themselves- you never know what they might have, hanging around in the shop!

Most likely, you're not going to be able to score a Stanley Clarke model for very cheap, but you probably could score a Distillate (very like a SC model in shape, scale, basic features) for far less (unless it's a super custom Distillate!).

Also there are Persuaders, Spoilers, Epics, Orions, Essences, and tons of other good used Alembics out there.

Here's another thing to check out that might help in your search- it's called site mash, for Craig's List, and will allow you to search the entire USA & Canada far more quickly:

http://www2.jaxed.com/cgi-bin/mash.cgi?cat=mus&itm=alembic&loc=XCA&fil=&ys=&ye=&ps=&pe=&pgs=50&submit=++++go++++

Good luck in your search, and let us all know your progress, from time to time!!!

Peace;)

Frank

ps- check out my dream Alembic in the Showcase section under Series II, Otisduo 95 9100 Six String

otis · « **Reply #3 on:** January 12, 2010, 08:04:56 PM »

Brian from the Low End definitely scores some nice Alembics, from time to time- so check him out, too!

Peace;)

Frank

otis · « **Reply #4 on:** January 12, 2010, 08:13:14 PM »

Steve,

Here's one of the best prices I've seen, lately, especially for what you're getting. Alot of Club Members really speak highly of the Spoilers and Alembic FX1's. Here's the link:

http://bend.en.craigslist.org/msg/1547610767.html

Check it out!

$1500 for the Spoiler (4 string neck thru Alembic) or $1800 for both the bass & FX1.

Peace;)

Frank

tmoney61092 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 12, 2010, 08:24:38 PM »

thats actually a persuader, does not have a pickup selector or a q-switch, still a good deal though

~Taylor

p.s.- you are the only other person i've seen in there teens on here(i'm 17 also)

tmoney61092 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 12, 2010, 08:28:50 PM »

good deal if your getting the package, seems a tad overpriced for a persuader imho

~Taylor

otis · « **Reply #7 on:** January 12, 2010, 08:29:47 PM »

Steve,

Here's another place worth looking:

http://www.bassnw.com/usedbass.htm

There are several nice Alembics on there- they look like they're priced pretty fair, too.

Peace;)

Frank

sonicus · « **Reply #8 on:** January 12, 2010, 08:53:05 PM »

That craigslist deal might be your CUE ! if you want ALEMBIC !
Almost LOOKs like some one is answering your request ?

Both for $1800 is really decent !
IT MIGHT BE WORTH CHECKING IT OUT IN PERSON . Or make sure you talk and get it all packed really well AND GET SHIPPING INSURANCE
__________________ looks good !

GOOD LUCK______!

(Message edited by sonicus on January 12, 2010)

8teven · « **Reply #9 on:** January 14, 2010, 10:47:11 AM »

Thanks for all your help. And i have been playing for almost three years now addicted to playing everyday. I know i probably dont deserve an alembic but tha doesnt mean i cant appreciate them right? I got into alembics when i found out one of my idols used one and have been in love with them ever since i discovered the name

I know i will get one in my lifetime nomatter what im just a little impatient especially seeing all these perfect ones being made recently

briant · « **Reply #10 on:** January 14, 2010, 11:38:25 AM »

Get a job. You can earn enough in a summer to buy a used one. When I was your age I did exactly that to pay for my musical instruments, amps, etc... I started working part time when I was 15 years old to start funding my musical adventures.

tmoney61092 · « **Reply #11 on:** January 14, 2010, 02:11:39 PM »

might i ask who the artist is? for me it was when i was watching a Jason Newsted bass solo and noticed that his bass had a crap load of knobs and switches, did a little research and found Alembic, been chyming in on here ever since

~Taylor

8teven · « **Reply #12 on:** January 14, 2010, 02:30:04 PM »

yea i really have been trying to find a job. but i live in a pretty crowded city and being 17 with no experience and still in highschool lowers my chances horribly but i am trying haha. i do have two other instruments like a trumpet and flute that would definately help me towards it. does anyone know the best way to sell that though? im thinking cragslist, cause idk if a music shop would give me a good price...?

and the bass player is Armistead Burwell Smith IV from a band Pinback. i always wondered how his bass sounded so sick and then when i saw it i was even more impressed and became fascinated.

sonicus · « **Reply #13 on:** January 14, 2010, 02:47:30 PM »

What is the manufacturer of the Trumpet ? Don't sell your stuff too cheap.What kind of condition is it in ? I have been a Trumpet player since I was 10 and a Bass player since I was 16.

8teven · « **Reply #14 on:** January 14, 2010, 04:54:09 PM »

its a yamaha...the flute is a selmer bundy. do you have any idea how much its worth? its pretty much in mint condition i dont even think there is a scratch on it.

i looked up the serial number for the flute and it was made in 1956 idk if that adds any value?? its in pretty good condition too there is only one blemish on it. as far as the trumpet goes im not really sure i cant find a serial number search for that i think its just a beginner one though