Thomas P

Hi Cenas. Is this still around and would trade with a 5 string Musiman be of interest? Regards Thomas P

Link to review of the specific instrument https://youtu.be/gIKgc-eYjFc

Thank you very much Black Coffee. Really kind of you! Because you have onced managed to fulfill a dream doesn't mean it should simply be stowed away. Change in my job situation has caused me to be away from home every week with very littly time to play and practice. Others should get the chance to enjoy it as much as I have in the past.

Or 6500€ Alembic Mark King Signature Deluxe 5 string with LED Bass is from December 2015. Spec as follows: 34" - 24 fret - 19 mm string spacing. Neck of Maple and Purple Heart Ebony fingerboard with Abalone inlays Mahogny body with laminated Maple & Purple Heart Cocobole top and back Weight: 5.7 kg - sounds alot but if you can carry an old Musicman or Fender Roscoe Beck/ Warwick Thumb / Peavey T40 you`re fine. Approx. 1kg of this is actually due to the 4 ea. 9v batteries for the Led`s and the brass covers on the rear. Sure you can get a Luthier to make something lighter if required, or get Alembic to make wooden covers (known option). Volume, blend, 2x filters with Q switches. Leds in the neck with switch 95% as new with only slight discoloration of parts of the brass bridge Original case in as new condition Latest list price: 18.000 USD, Add import Tax and VAT on top of that to get it into Europe/UK. Instruments from this brand provides a truely unique life experience of "Before & After". Before - you may wonder what the fuzz is about and whether they are really worth the money. After - all that's left to say is a capital YES! The closest thing to a Steinway Grand Piano I have ever heard from a bass in terms of evenness in volume across the neck, clarity and complexity of the note in which the different wood, strings, hardware and plugging technique all blend into a note that rings with authority, and forever.And an Alembic is not only about a treble hifi sound. It can sound equally powerful like the voice of God with a bad hangover. How this bass sounds: https://youtu.be/i0OCKOeYO3c Selling as I play way too little to have something as this just resting in its case. I can take a 5 string bass in trade plus money. Shipping will likely be expensive due to insurance. For those living in central Europe, I'm willing to meet somewhere in germany for a personal handover which is included in the price (deposit required). Pictures by previous owner used with permission. Regards Thomas What's App: +45 61209520 mail: [email protected]

As always from you, something we don't see everyday. Good luck with the sale, I'm sure it will be gone very soon.

A number of people have asked for sound samples. An easy way of doing it, plus viewing the instrument, is through WhatsApp, as I can play the instrument during the call/connection, and demonstrate the versatility of the PU selector as well as function of the pre-amp. So don't hessitate to contact me if of genuine interest. Regards Thomas +45 61209520 WhatsApp

Morning Re-listed. I happen to be so fortunate to also possess an Alembic Signature which is has become my main instrument, so no reason this really nice F-Clef isn`t used more than it is. Too nice an instrument to be a back-up bass, less can do.

Hi Omar. What's the string spacing at the bridge?

Mustafunk always has some interesting basses for sale, and great guy to deal with as we have bought, sold and traded basses a couple of times.

Thanks Guys! Sincerely appreciated.

Hi Jo. No problem at all. And yes, there seem's to have been a number of these basses being equipped with Pope pre-amps in the past. And yes, there's been quite some interest, so let's see who becomes a happy new owner :0)

Sorry forgot about the saddle. From center of B string to center of G string there's just short of 39mm. Width of neck at saddle is approx. 50 mm.

HI No it's not a Pope pre-amp, it's a Seymour Duncan as I wrote in the add. https://www.seymourduncan.com/single-product/active-bass-preamp-3-band-for-passive But that shouldn't set us apart, as I can remove it, and install a Pope if you want, and you can cover the diff. in price. alternatively, I can remove it, wire the bass as passive with volume/volume/tone, alternatively Volume/tone plus a 4 way switch (Neck PU/Parallel/Bridge PU/Series. I've had that on Jazz basses before which to me makes them extremely universal, as you have 4 basic sounds to tweak. It can even be added together with a pre-amp. Size, don't have any standard jazz to compare with, but I'd say it's sligthly smaller just by looking at it. Fretboard radius, just checked with the radius gauges I use for setting up instruments, and it's somewhere around 16". Do I actually need to sell this bass to buy a new? No, I'm 54, worked my a.. off for way too many years, even been away from home/wife/kids for too long it's a gift they are still around. I'm just humble to the fact, that I don't play professional, I like trying various instruments, and as written above, practice makes you a good player, not 10 high-end basses lined up just to show off :0) Above with the best intentions! Thomas

Hi. String spacing IS adjustable given it`s an ABM bridge, and B string is all you can ask for. Funny you mention it, but it was actually one of the first things I noticed when I got it. Absolutely as coherent as on any of the 35” scale basses I`ve had in the past.

Thanks guys. Yes, sure is a very nice bass, and only up for sale as I try to keep my invested budget into basses under control. One in, one out, as having multiple instruments wont make me a better player.

Very nice modern 5 string Jazz Bass in nearly mint condition. As good as they get from the likes of Sadowsky, Lull, Alleva Coppolo etc. 2011 US built, Ash body with maple neck and birdeye maple fretboard with pearl block inlays 34", 19mm string spacing, 3.9 kg, PU's in 70'ties position Seymour Duncan PU's and 18V 3 band pre-amp with pull at volume for slap sound, which can be pre-adjusted by two small pots in the control cavity. Condition is extremly clean with literally no marks to body or neck, as well as fretboard and frets in excellent condition. Extremely low action is possible. You can really dial in the distinguish Paul Turner sound he has in the live performances with Jamiroquai since he started playing Stenback basses. This one does the same, cost 1/3 and not with a 4 year waiting list. Bass will come in a brand new Gator case strung with a fresh set of Dunlop Super Bright. Only selling to fund a very expensive instrument, hence trade is not of interest unless it's a 5 string Alembic Mark King (plus money) or a 5 string Warrior Dran Michael Asking for a resonable 2200 € plus shipping. Regards Thomas [email protected] +45 61209520 Whats App.

Wonderful bass. Such a shame it's not a 5 string. Would be a perfect match to my own FClef. Good luck with the sale!

Well spotted mate! Yes off course, ash body with maple neck and maple fretboard. Thanks

EXPECTED SOLD BY FRIDAY 29.01.2021 Just got this wonderful Jerzy Drozd in a very recent trade, but I'm actually more used to a 21 fret neck, hence looking for a trade. Jerzy Drozd Obsession 5 Basic From 1999 but hardly played as it looks, feels, plays and work as a brand new instrument. Just gave it a total update with fresh strings, Adjustment, cleaning of pots and a coat of beeswax to the body. Not scrathes, dents, wear marks other than a very small chip at the head, see dedicated photo.A few marks on the rear Pick-Up 34" - 24 frets - high radius fretboard 20" - 19 mm string spacing (adjustable) - 3.9 kg. Walnut Body Slightly curved back like Spector and Warwick (very comfortable on a strap) Ash neck with unusual Wenge fretboard Bartolini 72M45K Humbuckers Aguilar OBP3 pre-amp (3 way) Schaller Strap Locks Brand New lightweight Gator case Original receipt from JD The combination of Walnut body, Wenge fretboard and the Aguilar pre-amp gives it a very quick and clear tone response, ideal for players with fast licks and upper register chords i.e. music style Jazz, Fushion and Progressive Rock. Looking for a 5 string Jazz Bass which could be from Mike Lull, Ales Vychodil, Don Grosch, Lakland, Tino Tedesco, Sadowsky Metro, Fender American Ultra Jazz/Custom/Roscoe Beck, Bacchus, Atelier, Xotic etc. etc. Preferable ash body and fretboard but open to all. Trade value in its excellent condition: 1800£/2000€ - willing to accept lower prices instruments plus money, or pay up the difference. Sales price: 1600£/1800€ Ships from Denmark, i.e. country within EU. Regards Thomas +45 61209520 Whats App [email protected]

If of further interest, I can try and measure the ohm value to give an indication of how the are wound. Just let me know.