Author Topic: Bones' 97-10554 (Read 1648 times)

Scott Syltebo (bonesrad) · « **on:** September 30, 2002, 12:36:40 PM »

Here's my new (used) baby. Truly a fantastic bass.

Bones

the_8_string_king · « **Reply #1 on:** August 02, 2007, 04:57:35 PM »

Wow, nice, I never caught this one before.

The Ziricote looks awesome! Don't see too many of those... one of the rarest/most exotic Alembics.

bassjigga · « **Reply #2 on:** September 27, 2007, 01:39:06 PM »

Agreed! That Ziricote is killer! What does it sound like? I know it's pretty dense and hard. Similar to coco bolo sonically?

adriaan · « **Reply #3 on:** September 28, 2007, 12:23:54 AM »

If memory serves me right, the soundtrack behind this Futures Channel feature on Alembic was played on a ziricote Alembic.

funkyjazzjunky · « **Reply #4 on:** September 28, 2007, 09:34:59 AM »

Wonderful bass! Love the wood.

mcdonger · « **Reply #5 on:** February 12, 2008, 05:06:42 PM »

Is this the same bass that's currently for sale at the Guitar Center location in Colorado? They are asking $8750. Sure looks like it to me.

mcdonger · « **Reply #6 on:** April 17, 2008, 10:37:50 AM »

I just bought this bass. I will be selling some of my other Alembics shortly. Stay tuned.

tbrannon · « **Reply #7 on:** April 17, 2008, 11:01:02 AM »

Beautiful! You've been on a buying spree lately- make sure you post some updated photos.

kungfusheriff · « **Reply #8 on:** April 17, 2008, 12:08:39 PM »

Dammit! I've been trying to get my hands on that bass for five years!
Play her in good health, sir, and I hope she serves you well.

mcdonger · « **Reply #9 on:** April 17, 2008, 12:36:19 PM »

Did you know the previous owner? He must have traded it in or sold it to Guitar Center in the Denver area. Can I interest you in a Stanley Clarke Deluxe V?

kungfusheriff · « **Reply #10 on:** April 17, 2008, 01:36:58 PM »

Yes, I knew the previous owner...he had one hell of an Alembic collection. Judging by what he told me, I hope you have a strong back, because this bass is supposed to be a major heavyweight.
I might be interested in your SC five; my e-mail is in my profile.
When does your new baby arrive?

mcdonger · « **Reply #11 on:** April 22, 2008, 12:09:34 PM »

I bought the bass sight unseen and had it shipped to my local Guitar Center. It arrived at GC today. After carefully looking at it I found three things that I did not like. It has a cover on the back of the body where the LED parts would go but there are no LED's! It had a power supply and cord but no LED's at all. I wonder who changed that out? There were two cracks in the ziricote on the back of the body and there was the former owners name etched in the back battery plate. I paid a ton for this bass and those things added up to make me ask for a refund. My money was promptly refunded. Oh well.

mica · « **Reply #12 on:** April 22, 2008, 12:39:45 PM »

FYI - there's no parts on the back of a Series I or II for LED parts (batteries) since they are powered exclusively by the 5-pin and power supply. The square shaped plate on the back of this bass is to hold the preamp card alone. This bass did not originally have LEDs installed.

Glad you were able to get a refund since it wasn't exactly what you wanted.

mcdonger · « **Reply #13 on:** April 22, 2008, 12:55:03 PM »

Thanks for the clarification. When I asked for a hands on description over the phone, I was told it had LED's. I thought all Series II's had LED's, now I know different. Thank you.

bonesrad · « **Reply #14 on:** April 22, 2008, 01:59:52 PM »

McDonger,

Sorry the bass didn't work out for you. While it sounded great, in the end, the bass didn't work perfectly me for either (I purchased it used too). Best of luck in finding that perfect Alembic.

Bones

Author Topic: Bones' 97-10554 (Read 1648 times)

Scott Syltebo (bonesrad)