Duncsbass Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 (edited) [size=7]SOLD[/size] Edited August 31, 2009 by Duncsbass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnacleBob Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 A real mans bass there! The original graphite bass! BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncsbass Posted August 10, 2009 Author Share Posted August 10, 2009 [quote name='BarnacleBob' post='564748' date='Aug 10 2009, 10:33 AM']A real mans bass there! The original graphite bass! BB[/quote] No Graphite! Real wood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnacleBob Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 (edited) Not Quite - i think Alembic were the first to use graphite stiffening in their series one necks. perhaps not this one tho' but as early as 77 they had a full graphite neck 'experimental' model couresy of what was to become the Modulus company BB Edited August 10, 2009 by BarnacleBob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBod Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Doubt if there are any rods in that one...didn't they go for the full graphite neck? Someone here owns one, I'm sure... Anyway - lovely bass, and I'd love to buy it - but far too expensive for me, so I'll have to make do with my humble Epic. Good luck with the sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Kiwi has a graphite series I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 [quote name='BassBod' post='565052' date='Aug 10 2009, 02:57 PM']Doubt if there are any rods in that one...didn't they go for the full graphite neck? Someone here owns one, I'm sure... Anyway - lovely bass, and I'd love to buy it - but far too expensive for me, so I'll have to make do with my humble Epic. Good luck with the sale[/quote] MB1. Was it not Mr Entwistle That had a lot to do with the Early Alembic Graphite necks ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8bass Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 A thing of such beauty I so wish i hadnt opened this to have a look .. Hope that finds a good home preferably close to me so i can take it for lunch one day Gary v8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncsbass Posted August 11, 2009 Author Share Posted August 11, 2009 [quote name='v8bass' post='565084' date='Aug 10 2009, 03:34 PM']A thing of such beauty I so wish i hadnt opened this to have a look .. Hope that finds a good home preferably close to me so i can take it for lunch one day Gary v8[/quote] IKnow what you mean If I had the money it would not be on here I would have it myself even though I am not a bass player I am just helping out a dear friend, it is a thing of beauty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 [quote name='MB1' post='565064' date='Aug 10 2009, 03:09 PM']MB1. Was it not Mr Entwistle That had a lot to do with the Early Alembic Graphite necks ?[/quote] [url="http://wiki.basschat.co.uk/info:tech:use_of_composites_graphite_necks_in_bass_guitar_design"]http://wiki.basschat.co.uk/info:tech:use_o...s_guitar_design[/url] Entwhistle was one of a number of players who had them including Greg Lake, John McVie and Stanley Clarke. Nice bass BTW Dunc, hope you get a quick sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumour6 Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Not quite my cup of tea playing wise as I've found out down the years... and way too expensive for me ...BUT... [b]always coveted one[/b], always seemed to me to be 'the ultimate bass' .... sad fat bloke dreams on. thinks; where's that lottery ticket..... Good luck for a gorgeous instrument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncsbass Posted August 11, 2009 Author Share Posted August 11, 2009 Thanks for the article intresting and also a good excuse for a bump! [quote name='Crazykiwi' post='565604' date='Aug 11 2009, 01:36 AM'][url="http://wiki.basschat.co.uk/info:tech:use_of_composites_graphite_necks_in_bass_guitar_design"]http://wiki.basschat.co.uk/info:tech:use_o...s_guitar_design[/url] Entwhistle was one of a number of players who had them including Greg Lake, John McVie and Stanley Clarke. Nice bass BTW Dunc, hope you get a quick sale.[/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 [quote name='rumour6' post='565631' date='Aug 11 2009, 08:14 AM']where's that lottery ticket.....[/quote] He says as he strokes his GB... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 If only it was a five I'd have torn it from your hands:( Good luck finding a buyer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncsbass Posted August 13, 2009 Author Share Posted August 13, 2009 Still for sale so just a little bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncsbass Posted August 16, 2009 Author Share Posted August 16, 2009 Still for sale he will take £2000 mad fool......................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 You have a PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 (edited) [quote name='molan' post='570896' date='Aug 16 2009, 06:17 PM']You have a PM [/quote] You won't regret this! (If I'm not being a bit previous) Edited August 16, 2009 by lozbass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 [quote name='lozbass' post='570900' date='Aug 16 2009, 06:21 PM']You won't regret this! (If I'm not being a bit previous)[/quote] I wondered where you were Lawrence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 [quote name='molan' post='570921' date='Aug 16 2009, 06:43 PM']I wondered where you were Lawrence [/quote] Haha - lurking with intent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 [quote name='lozbass' post='570937' date='Aug 16 2009, 07:02 PM']Haha - lurking with intent![/quote] MB1. ......Makes a change from lurking in Sainsburys Car Park! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 [quote name='MB1' post='571206' date='Aug 16 2009, 11:28 PM']MB1. ......Makes a change from lurking in Sainsburys Car Park! [/quote] Haha - you'll get me a bad reputation! Bump for one of the best at a very attractive price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatboter Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 I would buy it immediately if I weren't for the space between the pick-up and the neck which I found to be too small. I used to have an Alembic and I had to think before I plucked since the slap 'n pluck space wasn't where it was supposed to be for me. But otherwise this is a killer price for a beautiful bass... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vispo Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 [quote name='Duncsbass' post='564740' date='Aug 10 2009, 12:21 PM']Hi guys On behalf of a friend we have for sale a 1978 Alembic series 1bass its in great cond considering it had 10 years of playing 6 nights a week in a pro band backing caberet etc. things to know the selector switch has been moved as it was in the way when slapping (some funny thing from the eighties) small hole at base of neck where the previous owner moved the strap button frets are good and plays a dream bridge pick up is worn where used as a thumb rest general finish is good but scrached from use it has the power supply and orig case and all the certificates that came with it listing the people who built it etc. Its a 1978 my friend has owned it since early/mid eighties. He is looking for sensible offers and may take a 5 string Wawick Corvette (not rockbass) in part exchange The new model of this is $13500 about £8500 Has been valued in excess of £4000 but he will take less (mad fool) so make an offer. [attachment=30604:DSCF0659.JPG] [attachment=30605:DSCF0660.JPG] [attachment=30606:DSCF0661.JPG] [attachment=30607:DSCF0662.JPG][/quote] I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncsbass Posted August 17, 2009 Author Share Posted August 17, 2009 Hi and thanks to All that are showing an interest in my friends bass I dont seem to be able to send more than one PM a day so a general reply to all Ihope Location Milton Keynes Price £2000 I think there should be no offers this is a bargain: £9000 new with case and power supply thats at US price may be more with import duty VAT etc Re switch position poss could be moved back but would leave a hole in its current position Only poss fault is one pickup not working when used with batteries but FINE with power supply so may just be small wiring fault it may well be sorted before sale agreed. Frets and neck feel great to me very easy to play although not a bass expert its much the same as a guitar Sorry as a guitarist I am new on Bass Chat and am quite busy with my band so bare with me as I said I am helping out a friend (Duncan) please feel free to call me on 07751 346299 if you need more info I will try to help. Peter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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