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[quote name='SpinalTap' post='1058386' date='Dec 14 2010, 11:55 AM']The new owner will be a very happy with this. When you play this bass for the first time, you will stop playing after a few notes, because you have to say WOW first. Amazing bass.[/quote] Haha - thanks Rory, this is very true!

The sweating and trembling have started. I feel slightly euphoric and nauseous at the same time. These are the signs. It's a very good job that I'm selling a lot of long-scales to focus on short scale. This is the mantra that I must repeat constantly until this beautiful bass is sold. The one to avoid is 'yes, but it's sonic blue!'. a very good job that I'm selling a lot of long-scales to focus on short scale. a very good job that I'm selling a lot of long-scales to focus on short scale. a very good job that I'm selling a lot of long-scales to focus on short scale. a very good job that I'm selling a lot of long-scales to focus on short scale. a very good job that I'm selling a lot of long-scales to focus on short scale. a very good job that I'm selling a lot of long-scales to focus on short scale...ad nauseum

I've been using my DB750 with a DB680 shoved up the front of it. Seriously hellishly heavy but worth every ounce! I'm seriously looking for a pair of DB112s now - a fantastic combination with the big Agi heads. Errr...bump

Hi Brusen and all - thanks very much for the very kind comments and PMs. The pickup story is probably not that weird given Chris' pedigree - an absolutely world leading luthier but a few customer issues I'm told. To clarify, I was in communication with the original commissioning purchaser of the Celinder (a really nice guy - incredibly helpful - he even sent the email string associated with the spec and purchase of the bass). As far as I understand it, minor markings on the original Celinder pickup cover resulted in return of the pickup and a request for a replacement (I don't blame the buyer - Celinders are very expensive and given the options on this one, a tremendously expensive purchase - you'd want it to be perfect!) Chris sent another pickup that had the same tiny mould mark on the little hump that accommodates the fixing screw: this is the pickup that will be supplied with the bass (in addition to the Nordstrand that is currently in place) - the Celinder pickup is unfitted and brand new and the moulding mark really is absolutely tiny! The purchaser then sent the bass back to Chris to get it fully sorted. As all the pickups had the same mark, there was agreement that a Nordstrand would be fitted as a substitute for the original. At the same time, the bass was fitted with the Agi pre. Neither the original purchaser nor myself know why the decision was taken. Whatever the reason, it was a good move as the bass has an incredible range of tones - from a good stab at vintage to very modern. The slap tone is superb too. I hope this helps - all the work on replacement of the pickup and circuit was undertaken by Chris Celinder in the few weeks following the original delivery. I can report that the bass is now on hold - thanks again for enquiries - I'll post more on Saturday.

Hi and thanks to all for the lovely posts and PMs - Martin, you're welcome to have a sneaky peak in Sainsbury's car park!

Good call - the DB112 is one of the best cabs I've ever played - wish I hadn't sold mine!

Hi Brusen, my understanding is that the bass was originally supplied with a standard CP and Celinder pickup. The purchaser found a mould mark on the pickup and returned the bass. After a bit of messing about (all the pickups had the same mould mark), there was a decision to fit the Nordstrand and at the same time the Agi (maybe it's perceived to fit better with the Nordy?) I'm afraid that's all I know (or think I know) - whatever the truth, the tone is spectacular!

Hi Martin! Thanks to all for PMs etc. - it looks like this one is gone. Cheers, L

Hi Alan, thanks - yes the headstock is the same as that found on a Mach 1 (a kind of slightly modified paddle)

Imported from the US around 12 weeks ago - a stunning flamed Koa Alembic Series 1. The bass was a 1982 build but was entirely restored by Alembic and delivered back in May of this year. It's essentially a brand new Alembic Series 1! The story of the bass and the re-build can be viewed here (with photographs): [url="http://alembic.com/club/messages/395/84934.html?1285420518"]http://alembic.com/club/messages/395/84934.html?1285420518[/url] More of the story is here: [url="http://alembic.com/club/messages/411/80943.html?1278296056"]http://alembic.com/club/messages/411/80943.html?1278296056[/url] Playability is stunning - action is very low - and the tone is pure Alembic (think very high-end grand piano). All of the original parts are included and the bass is supplied with a brand new G&G hard case (it's big!). The bass itself was slimmed down considerably (read the story) and is now super-light for an Alembic (about 9.2lbs I think). I don't have the power supply, but easier and more convenient in my opinion, I have two stereo leads supplied by OBBM (these were built to the Alembic recipe). One converts the stereo output to mono (but retains full functionality of the circuit). The other is a stereo jack to two mono jacks - this permits full use of the stereo functionality. The quality of finishing etc. is everything you'd expect from Alembic - totally out of this world, and in my opinion, the finest there is (and I've had a few high-end basses!) The Koa is absolutely beautiful and has a wonderful 3D quality - please see the photographs below - apologies, my photography skills are very limited! I'd hold on to this bass without any problem, but the reality is that I play short-scales almost exclusively and my long-scales (including this Alembic) are redundant. I've been over the bass extremely carefully and can find no blemishes or marks whatsoever, other than a very shallow, hairline scratch (about 5/8" in length) on the brass control plate. This is the kind of mark that could be caused by a shirt button and should easily polish out (if you can be bothered, it's tiny and inconsequential - indeed, it's hard to find if you don't know where it is). The only other niggle is a bit of grit/oxidisation in the neck filter pot at the very end of the pot's travel - this was brought to the attention of Alembic HQ during the renovation and I suspect the normal fix was applied, i,e., turn the pot fully around 50 times. The niggle is intermittent (it's occurred on around 3 occassions since I've had the bass) and is cured by turning the pot maybe ten to twenty times. Again, if you can be bothered, a new pot can be acquired from Alembic. I mention the niggles for complete disclosure - they really are incredibly minor and inconsequential - this is basically a 'new' and completely perfect instrument. I paid over £3450 to get this bass into the UK but realise that I'll have to take a hit - the price of £3100 is firm (and a bit of a bargain really!) Collection in central Manchester is good or I can ship (at cost) to the UK, US and Europe. I'm very pushed for time, but I'll try to answer any questions as rapidly as possible - cheers!

For sale, Wal fretless - Oct 2002 build. Walnut facings and ebony unlined board. Supplied in Hiscox case (a very snug fit). This bass will easily pass for new. The only marks are a tiny (2mm?) scrape on the bridge - I can probably fix invisibly, and two tiny (1-2mm) scratches on the plastic control plate on the back. The scratches were are inconsequential and were caused when I tried to remove a fused machine screw. The screw and retainer were replaced by Martin at the Gallery when the bass was set up (beautifully) around 3 weeks ago. I have around £2500 in this bass and that's what I'm looking at as a firm price. I want to avoid hyperbole but this bass is simply stunning and one of the finest examples of its type. The facings are beautifully figured as is the flame maple neck. I'm only selling as I play short-scales almost exclusively and the Wal is redundant. Collection in central Manchester or shipping to the UK, US or Europe (at cost). I'll try to answer any questions rapidly but I'm very pushed for time. The bass is unlikely to appear here for long - lack of time implies a fairly imminent consignment sale. Images can be seen at: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=24969&st=160"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=24969&st=160[/url] (post 172) Let me know if you need to know more - cheers!

Hi you can see the original sale thread here: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=66420&hl=Celinder&st=0"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...linder&st=0[/url] More pictures at: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=77314&hl=celinder"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...amp;hl=celinder[/url] No hyperbole, just honestly the best long scale bass I've ever played. I only play shorties now so the Celinder is redundant. Comes with a new Celinder P pickup (Kent Armstrong) and a new black scratchplate. Supplied in a new Hiscox case. The bass is almost unused - the only sign of play wear is slap rash on the scratchplate. Recent Ged Green set-up with D'Addario light nickels (40-95) I paid £2900 in total for the bass, pickup and case - the price of £2600 is firm - I can't afford a really big hit on this. I've seen a lot of Celinders and this is certainly among the best - probably up there with the Me'shell bass. Can ship at cost (UK, Europe, US) or arrange collection in central Manchester. Due to lack of time, I don't intend to advertise for long - this bass will probably go on to consignment sale if it doesn't sell here. I'll try to answer any questions quickly but I'm really pushed for time. Basic info: Danish Alder body - super light - less than 8lbs in total I think Super figured maple neck with tint lacquer Brazillian rosewood board - white binding Jazz profile neck - extremely slim Super low action (honestly - it's ridiculous with no buzz) '59 burst finish (two-tone sunburst) Aguilar circuit Nordstrand pickup 34" scale 1.5" nut Just get in touch if you need to know more - cheers!

Hi Geert, some truly lovely, tasteful playing (as ever!) and a really beautiful, unusual bass at a senstational price. Your experiences and thoughts mirror my own (but my time as an aspirant bass-player was many years ago!)...hmmm, if this comes off hold...

Wow, very lovely and a bargain. Can we have a pic of the CS jazz anyway - I bet it's bl**dy lovely!? Maybe I should take a look in Gear Porn? Edit: yep, the seafoam green is in gear porn - just beautiful!

Absolutely lovely and very few of these around - well outside my price range I'm afraid. Great tone and enough power for smaller gigs without PA support - competes on tone with a 750 or 751 (but maybe not on power/price)