Author Topic: The 'mysterious Series I' (my pawn shop prize) (Read 1679 times)

the_mule · « **on:** June 05, 2004, 06:07:52 AM »

bassman10096 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 05, 2004, 07:59:19 PM »

I saw your other posts. You are unspeakably lucky! What a beauty. More so, with you rescuing her from a life of no appreciation (and at an incredible price). The instrument really looks like it's in terrific shape, too.

Congratulations!

Bill

the_mule · « **Reply #2 on:** June 09, 2004, 12:39:58 PM »

Thanks for your kind words Bill!

the_mule · « **Reply #3 on:** June 27, 2004, 05:49:03 AM »

the_mule · « **Reply #4 on:** October 16, 2004, 09:03:21 AM »

This lovely but scarred 'oldtimer' isn't in my hands anymore. I partially traded her in for a Glockenklang combo amp and she sold VERY quickly via Edwin's store. Hope the new owner will enjoy her as much as I did in the short time she was living in my house...

Wilfred

bsee · « **Reply #5 on:** October 16, 2004, 09:49:52 AM »

How cruel of you! I bet there would have been a half dozen offers from group members on that one!

the_mule · « **Reply #6 on:** October 17, 2004, 01:15:28 AM »

Bob, unfortunately she was a bass with a story attached. With the help of Edwin van Huik I discovered that there was some damage from the past. It was actually one of Edwin's own basses which he sold around 1985, so he knew quite a few things about her! The damage was reasonably well repaired, and electronically it was perfect, but nevertheless this bass wasn't something I would feel comfortable with selling to an overseas Club member. The potential new owner would have to see the bass with his own eyes, and what better way than selling via Edwin's shop?

Wilfred

bsee · « **Reply #7 on:** October 17, 2004, 08:43:18 AM »

I'm sorry, Wilfred. I am just feeling a bit frustrated over here trying to find a bass like that one. It seems like demand for these things skyrocketed on the day I decided that I wanted one. There's always someone willing to bid higher on eBay, or the seller reconsiders and doesn't want to sell anymore. Everyone needs to conduct their own business as they see fit.

exploiterplayer · « **Reply #8 on:** May 04, 2005, 10:52:51 AM »

Bob, I understand your frustration on finding certain Alembics. I went thru hell when looking for a Distillate Exploiter. I ended up finding mine (with a 5-A Flame top in excellent condition) online at Bass Northwest in Seattle. (Their prices are very reasonable) If you get in touch with those guys they will eventually find what you want because they always seem to carry a good selection of used Alembics.
Good Luck,
Clay

(Message edited by exploiterplayer on May 05, 2005)

the_mule · « **Reply #9 on:** October 25, 2007, 10:52:25 AM »

Well, I've always regretted letting her go and it has taken a few years, but today I finally held the petite little blonde in my arms again. Manfred, my sincere thanks for the swap, and enjoy the Orion. In fact I'm sure you will, a fabulous and also very special bass. I'm delighted to be the owner of 'Blondie' again, she will be a definite keeper from now on.

Wilfred

artswork99 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 25, 2007, 11:35:37 AM »

Wilfred,
Congratulations on the re-acquisition!
Play it healthy!

Manfred · « **Reply #11 on:** October 26, 2007, 12:11:48 AM »

Wilfred,

I'm glad the bass is in good hands again and not far from my home ha ha.
I've always liked and loved the small bodies, still do. But my playing style has changed and I needed more space between the neck and the neck pickup. Anyway, after coming home yesterday I plugged in the Orion and my sound was there in a second. I've always thought that an orion sounded much different and had a pretty large body. But I was wrong, I really love the shape and sound of the Orion so I'm more than pleased with the swap. I haven't tried it on my rig yet but like I told you, even a coffee machine sounds good through an Alembic superfilter. But even without the sf-2 I am very pleased with the sound already.
Don't swap that small Blondie again Wilfred, keep her. By the way, the Orion has straplocks on it.

Manfred

the_mule · « **Reply #12 on:** July 25, 2009, 04:44:32 AM »

Finally found the time to make new pictures of Blondie (83 2559 USA) with the TI Jazz flatwounds. I just love this bass, not difficult to see why I guess! Wilfred

FC Bass · « **Reply #13 on:** July 25, 2009, 06:19:15 AM »

Nice pics, thanx!

sonicus · « **Reply #14 on:** July 25, 2009, 11:54:57 AM »

NIce Birds Eye!