Author Topic: Bones' 97-10554 (Read 1677 times)

artswork99 · « **Reply #15 on:** April 22, 2008, 02:04:45 PM »

Hmmmm, another Guitar Center story... Glad that it worked out.

(Message edited by artswork99 on April 22, 2008)

LMiwa · « **Reply #16 on:** April 25, 2008, 10:22:11 AM »

Bones,

Just out of curiosity, what was the issue you had with it? Do you remember what scale length it was?

I'm working on collecting the funds needed to purchase a used Series I/II-5 and am trying to collect input from all possible sources to get as close to what I'm looking for as possible. Very little chance of me getting one locally, so I'll probably have to purchase remotely. Pretty scarry for something in this price range!

All input appreciated!

Thanks,
Loch

LMiwa · « **Reply #17 on:** April 25, 2008, 10:24:30 AM »

mcdonger,

If you don't mind my asking, what was GC charging for it? Do you know which store was selling it and is it still available?

Thanks,
Loch

bonesrad · « **Reply #18 on:** April 25, 2008, 11:11:24 AM »

Loch,

My main issue with the bass was that given it's body style, it was for me an uncomfortable reach to 1st position. Additionally, it had a bit of neck dive to it. Scale is 34. I consigned the bass through Bass NW back in 2002. I think mcdonger will be a good resource for you as to it's present condition.

Best Wishes,
Bones

mcdonger · « **Reply #19 on:** April 26, 2008, 06:35:51 PM »

The bass was cool, not worth $7500 in my opinion. The scale was 34. No LED's really turned me off the bass. I sold my Mark King IV, Stanley Clarke V and my Yamaha Broad Bass to buy this. I hate to admit this this but I'm thinking of buying a Fodera.

malthumb · « **Reply #20 on:** May 26, 2008, 03:11:00 PM »

I believe this bass is now at the Guitar Center in Southfield, Michigan (spittin' distance from Detroit) They have it in a glass case with a vintage Fender. Price tag is $8,750.

The brass plate covering the battery has an inscription that I can see in the reflection but can't quite make out.

Tell you what, whether it is this exact bass or not, it is absolutely S-T-U-N-N-I-N-G!!! I had to exercise extreme amounts of self control.

Peace,

James

mcdonger · « **Reply #21 on:** May 30, 2008, 03:11:42 PM »

Yes, it's in Southfield, MI. There is a persons name on the back cover. As stated earlier, the bass is cool just not for me. Offer them $7,500 and I'm sure they'll accept it.

malthumb · « **Reply #22 on:** May 30, 2008, 09:40:38 PM »

Oh, I'm sure I could get it for even less than that. They like me there. But they would need to like me well enough to give me a place to stay and 3 warm meals a day. If I bring another boutique bass in the house I'm liable to meet with a little......um.....resistance. I'm just making folks aware that the bass is available in Southfield so that if anyone is in the market for a used SII 5 string (rare beast) they know where to find one & I can easily check it out for someone who's interested.

Peace,

James

kungfusheriff · « **Reply #23 on:** June 04, 2008, 11:44:31 AM »

Hey, James
If you happen to have a camera in your hand the next time you drop into the store, would you mind sending a few pics along with your impressions to the address in my profile?

poor_nigel · « **Reply #24 on:** September 07, 2008, 08:54:12 PM »

I am actually very interested in this bass. Is it missing the inlay on the 24thy fret of the board? I would like to see pictures of the two cracks in the back in the Zircote. Hmmm, isn't 97 pre-electronics upgrade to the new standards for getting rid of RF signals when played in the city? I thought the upgrades were begun in 98, but my mind is slipping a lot these days. Still, it is a beautiful bass, and maybe some deal could be worked out to bring it back into the flock. Large and heavy, great! The etched name on the battery place seems a definitely lowering of price item. $8,750? It has ebony lams, front lasers, gold hardware, and LEDs. OK.

kungfusheriff · « **Reply #25 on:** September 08, 2008, 11:31:51 AM »

Tom,
I knew the previous owner pretty well and he never complained about RF interference, despite living in Seattle, where I hear there are a few cellular phones in use.

Not sure when the upgrade began...1999 sounds right.
The bass became Guitar Center property just after last Christmas, and the manager of the store that took it in told me at the time that he had more than $6,000 in the bass.

poor_nigel · « **Reply #26 on:** September 08, 2008, 08:11:37 PM »

I have never had a store own tell me untruths before, especially at a Guitar Center. If he put $6,000+ into this used instrument, I believe he would be fired for trying to run the store out of business. I would not offer him much over $6,000 for it. Too many deficits, and it is not exactly what I want, but close enough to make me ponder on it. I e-mailed the store about it, so the ball is in their court.

brian__lowend_bass_shop · « **Reply #27 on:** October 31, 2008, 08:43:03 PM »

Wow, I came to poke around the Alembic form as I'm fairly excited about the Series II 5 string I just bought. I bought it for me, but figured if it didn't do anything for me I could sell it. Now I'm wondering if I should have even wasted my time as it looks to be the bass. It was actually in Hollywood GC though and I got it for a good price, but not cheap by any means.... and now I guess I'm wondering if even a good deal now.... anyone have anything positive to say about it LOL

http://www.thelowend.net/gallery/images/1Intransitbasses/sii5/001.JPG

http://www.thelowend.net/gallery/images/1Intransitbasses/sii5/006.JPG

poor_nigel · « **Reply #28 on:** October 31, 2008, 09:20:21 PM »

Hey Brian, welcome to the club! I'll say something nice about the bass - It is a beautiful bass, no doubt in my mind. When I am pondering spending over five grand on anything, I look at it under a magnifying glass and really consider the faults, especially if I think the seller is asking too much. The pictures you posted are the best shots of it I have seen, and it really is a beauty! If you ever decide to sell it, let us know. I still won't pay much over $6,000 for it, but there are plenty of others here that will admire it and may pay more.

brian__lowend_bass_shop · « **Reply #29 on:** October 31, 2008, 09:38:47 PM »

Thanks man for the welcome and reply. Yea, not being able to see it in person, those pictures did it.

Sadly enough I paid Well over 6k for the bass. I thought I was still getting a good deal since it list for 18-20k and figured cost half that. I'm under dealer cost I figured, but I guess I'm not in as good of shape as I thought.