xilddx Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Wot, of his plumbing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatboter Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 (edited) What a great thread. This reminds me of when everyone one was looking for the Bass of doom. But there was plenty of pics of that Bass. Garry Edited June 10, 2009 by lowdown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 As this looks like it's a bit of a 'dead' for sale thread I thought I'd add that new Alembic prices in the USA are, unsurprisingly, way, way, below the massive list ones they quote. If you want a custom build then you could certainly be looking at very high prices against their ratecard but if you track down a dealer with something in stock then even top of the range stuff that lists around $12K is trading between $6K & $7K. At today's exchange rates that's around the £4K mark for something brand new. Obviously you'd have shipping & duties on top but if anyone is in the market for a high end Alembic then this is a good indication of what's available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 [quote name='molan' post='510336' date='Jun 10 2009, 04:22 PM']but if anyone is in the market for a high end Alembic then this is a good indication of what's available [/quote] Or not available. I still prefere myths, legends and folktales. It would be nice to come back to Basschat in ten years and see if the 'Alembic Stanley Clarke Deluxe' ever surfaced. Have a bump on me, or a bump in the night on me. Garry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderthumbs Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 [quote name='lowdown' post='510363' date='Jun 10 2009, 04:43 PM']Or not available. I still prefere myths, legends and folktales. It would be nice to come back to Basschat in ten years and see if the 'Alembic Stanley Clarke Deluxe' ever surfaced. Have a bump on me, or a bump in the night on me. Garry[/quote] The thread will be, but there'll still be no pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 [quote name='Thunderthumbs' post='510655' date='Jun 10 2009, 09:21 PM']The thread will be, but there'll still be no pics[/quote] Garry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsixties Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 This funny post will be a basschat classic. :brow: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 [quote name='MB1' post='510127' date='Jun 10 2009, 01:16 PM']MB1. ....So You havent seen the bass either Lawrence?....without pictures your pissing in the wind at that price! BUMP![/quote] Haha - Nope - I haven't seen it but I'm pretty sure it exists ('don't want to get into discussions of the metaphysical here) I suspect Carlbass hasn't been too active on BC for a while (though there's an indication he was last seen on 9th June). When we last spoke, the seller was very interested in getting hold of a couple of Wals. If anybody is seriously interested in an Alembic, as Molan suggests the prices aren't as prohibitively high as often assumed. There are great deals at Basscentral on SCs - around £5-6k should get a very nicely specced SC into the UK for you. Alternatively, for something really special, there are a few custom specced Alembics (inlcuding Series basses) at Station Music for between £6K and £15k - see: [url="http://www.station-music.de/bass/alembic.html"]http://www.station-music.de/bass/alembic.html[/url] Possibly the best way to get hold of an Alembic at a reasonable price is to keep a close watch on the Alembic Club site - as others have said on BC, the Alembic Club has some very knowledgeable and supportive members and there's a decent turnaround of all Alembic models. If Carlbass is around, it would still be great to have some pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Bass for sale, wooden, 4 strings, looks nice, honest. 10 grand please. Ta very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayFW Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 [quote name='Rayman' post='511121' date='Jun 11 2009, 12:52 PM']Bass for sale, wooden, 4 strings, looks nice, honest. 10 grand please. Ta very much.[/quote] PMd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crez5150 Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 I've got a Bic given to me by the The Association of Loading and Elevating Equipment Manufacturers (http://www.alem.org.uk/) that I was thinking of putting up for sale on EBay for a couple of grand. I don't have a pic of the exact Bic but this is a fairly accurate representation: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 The word "Medium" is in the wrong font, and they weren't using that type of black plastic after May '06, or maybe it was June. Sorry Barrie, it's not genuine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumour6 Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Sorry but from the pic it appears the head is broken off... I'll give you...em... an Alembic finished in 'fresh air'... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 MB1. ....Reminiscent of Spinal Tap!...(The Fender guitar).............listen to that Sustain?.....Yeah, its still got the tags on it, No dont Touch it!, Dont look at it! ....Chapeau Sir? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 (edited) Aha so it really does exist Carl. Apologies for casting aspersions earlier in the thread. That's 4 photos of the back btw. Edited to say - now it's gone again. Did I imagine it? Peter Edited June 14, 2009 by GreeneKing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlbass Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share Posted June 15, 2009 (edited) [attachment=27084:2009_alembic_009.jpg][attachment=27081:2009_alembic_001.jpg][attachment=27073:2009 _alembic_002.jpg][attachment=27074:2009_alembic_003.jpg][attachment=27075:2009_alembic_004.jpg][atta c hment=27076:2009_alembic_005.jpg][[attachment=27077:2009_alembic_006.jpg][attachment=27078:2009_alem b ic_007.jpg][attachment=27079:2009_alembic_008.jpg] Hi all, sorry for delay not long been back from the USA. This bass is not on ebay ? I run my own business as well as play semi pro, so I dont always have time two check messages. You can call me on 07789537204 between 10 am and 7pm UK times if interested ." selling price 5300k cost 9750k new. This bass cost more than a standard deluxe due to blue LEDs , Anniversary electronics, 1.5 nut spacing ! resulting in sustained notes that just keep going and the overall tone is beefier ."This bass is awesome to play" cheers carlbass Edited June 21, 2009 by carlbass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 (edited) Nice one Carlbass - we never doubted you really Looks great Edited June 15, 2009 by molan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderthumbs Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 +1 for taking everything back.....it was all in jest Beautiful looking bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 See...told you all it really does exist! Hi Carl - good luck with the bass, it looks absolutely beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Balsamic Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Are Wal taking orders? Anyone know any details. (sorry for going off topic). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 MB1. MUSTARD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Nice plank !! Definately worth the wait, love the grain, best of luck with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 (edited) Bass for sale, wooden, 4 strings, looks nice, honest. 10 grand please. Ta very much. [quote name='RayFW' post='511154' date='Jun 11 2009, 12:19 PM']PMd[/quote] f*** off, it's mine. Edited June 15, 2009 by leschirons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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