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04-09-2013, 02:54 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Northampton, Mass | | | Weird Alembic-esque bass for parts... Worth it?
This caught my eye (I have nothing to do with the sale): http://www.ebay.com/itm/171019247563...84.m1426.l2649
Looks like the craftsmanship is pretty tight. I wonder if the bridge and tail piece are actually Alembic? I dig the heart inlays though. |
04-09-2013, 03:06 PM
|  | stoopid | | Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Louis | | | No offense but it reminds me of a toilet seat.
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04-09-2013, 03:09 PM
| | | | Not worth $250 IMO. Body seems useless, neck is pretty but nothing special playing-wise, and tuners and bridges you can get new from Hipshot.
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04-09-2013, 03:20 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Canada. | | Bridge looks real to me 
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04-09-2013, 03:48 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New York City, NY | | | I agree that the bridge does look to be a legit Alembic and those are the old style Schallers. Overall the craftsmanship looks pretty good - if you like the shape, it's well done.
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04-09-2013, 03:51 PM
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That right there is worth $250.
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04-09-2013, 03:53 PM
| | | | Looks like neck-dive deluxe, unless the bridge weighs 7 lbs.! |
04-09-2013, 08:35 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Finland (Northern Europe) | | Hi. Quote:
Originally Posted by Ian_Flash  bridges you can get new from Hipshot. | Really?
A link please if You don't mind.
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04-09-2013, 09:00 PM
| | | | Agrees looks not winner of neck dive award. Dont like the shape of body either. Probably knockoff bridge. I see no value in it myself.
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04-09-2013, 09:30 PM
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John K Custom Basses | | Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA | | | the bridge and tailpiece appear to be genuine alembic components so IMO, that's the bulk of its value. |
04-10-2013, 10:07 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New York City, NY | | | The bridge is real.
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04-10-2013, 11:07 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: The Motor City | | | I just might have to hit that. Bridge and tailpiece are definitely Alembic. My guess is a never completed shop night project.
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04-10-2013, 11:50 AM
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04-10-2013, 11:53 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brookfield, CT | | | It would be pretty if it were, umm, ANY other shape. No thanks.
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04-10-2013, 01:57 PM
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Me endorsed? | | Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada | | Sorry, if he paid $2800 for that originally, he is a moron! 
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04-10-2013, 02:08 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mid-Atlantic USA. | | Quote:
Originally Posted by johnk_10 the bridge and tailpiece appear to be genuine alembic components so IMO, that's the bulk of its value. | This was my first thought too. Everything else is kindling. If you want the bridge, fine. But at the very least, I'd band saw the "wings" off the body and start over.
It'd be easier to just strip it of hardware and build new. | | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
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