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Thank you, and replied.

[b]Bump and a lower price: 2200 euro's![/b]

I got some people interested for this bass, but they need to sell some stuff, so here is a bump for a faster sale. Will consider serious offers on this bass.

This one is back up for sale. See what sells first: The Alembic, or this fantastic Stingray. Lower price: [b]2250,- euro's/ 1800,- GBP![/b]

A few people interested in this bass, but they all need to sell some gear first. Because I want to buy something else, that is currently for sale, I will put my pre-EB Stingray fretless for sale. and see what sells first. Stay tuned!

Final bump (?)

I want to buy a new amp, so funds are needed.

Got a request for a picture of the back of the bass. [b]edit: bass is on hold until this friday.[/b]

Always wanted this amp. If I sell my Alembic, I will consider this very seriously. Good luck with the sale, Brusen!

Thank you Clarky, I have the same admiration when I look at that amazing fretless Wal you are selling.

Don't ask me how, but from one of the tuners, the plated cap with the 'A' on it seems missing. As you can see how it should look this picture: Nothing wrong with the mechanism, and will ask Alembic if I can buy a new cap for it. But in the meantime will lower the price in such a way it will pay for an brand new tuner and some more (although, it is offcourse an Alembic tuner!)

I got a question if the bass is also for sale. Sure!

Thank you! Some nice offers already, but nothing that makes me want to part with this bass.

Thanks Clarky! Yes it plays very nice and fast. I forgot to mention it's also very light for an Alembic. Just about 4 kg/ 9 lbs

[b]Updated 9 november: No longer for sale! [/b] [b]Alot of on holds, and interest, but it seems it just doesn't sell. So I decided I will keep it for a while.[/b] I recently bought this in a nostalgic mood, because I used an Alembic Orion 5 when I started playing (semi) pro more than ten years ago. These are amazing basses, very versatile. play very fast, and looks are amazing. Since then I moved on to Fender type basses, but couldn't pass this one up when I saw if for sale for a good price a few weeks ago. This is a very special Orion with the crown headstock, purpleheart neck laminates, oval inlays. Previous owner bought some brass plates for the battery and trussrod. Looks really nice. Original plastic plates (like in the pictures from the link are included.) This is a later build Orion (from 2005), so with purpleheart bodylaminates and the much nicer high gloss finish (instead of what they used in the nineties and early 2000's on the Orion, Excel, and Epic models). This bass is in very good shape, with just some small dents. Comes in a nice case. Here is a link to the Alembic forum, where a previous owner made some amazing photo's of this bass: [url="http://alembic.com/club/messages/411/39098.html?1196369949"]http://alembic.com/c...html?1196369949[/url]

After some extra hours of playing, and some good rehearsals, I'm gonna keep the bass. Love to play it, and the sound works great in my band. Thanks to anyone for showing interest in the bass.

Fantastic bass. I used to have the same bass, but in another colour. The finish isn't nitro on Celinder basses, but poly. Looks very nice though.

Thanks for the pm's regarding (part.) trade offers. Prefer a straight sale, but will consider a nice fretted jazzbass (4 or 5 strings) for a straight trade. Sadowsky NYC, Celinder Alleva Copollo.

[b]This bass is sold, pending payement.[/b] Very nice bass, in great condition. Bought this one recently, but I'm not an unlined fretless player. There used to be a extra toneknob, but this has been restored by bass shop Bassmatters in The Netherlands. www.bassmatters.nl Comes with a nice case, and D-tuner. (original included.). Good condition. Some normal wear, but the fretboard looks very good. Price (firm): 2300,- euro's/ 1900,- GBP euro's ex. shiping. That is about 1000,- less than you would pay with a shop! Will consider partitial trades for an amp or cabinet. 112/ 210 etc. Bergantino, Aguilar, Genz Benz, or an Electric Upright. But prefer a straight sale. (picture from the previous owner, a real pre-EB collector)

I've been looking for a good fretless for a while, and the modulus seems like agreat bass. Question: Is the thumbrest placed by Modulus, or aftermarket?

Pictures will be made and send to the several interested people this weekend. It is correct, that it is harder to proof that the body is original compared to all the other parts on this bass (neck, hardware, pickups, scratchplatel). I bought it from an expert (who had two 1960 jazz basses), and showed me the details of the body. I forgot the exact details, cause I'm a player than a collector (although I owned alot of pre-cbs fender, so I know fake from real). It gave me all the proof I needed with the correct nailholes etc. But the most important reason I eventually bought this bass, was that is the best bass I ever played. Everybody has to make up his mind about this bass. ( bought the seller (see post #1) and from the people contacting me about this instrument, it seems more people do. The notification about being careful with buying vintage is appreciated, and should be remembered by anyone who is interested in vintage instruments Thanks!

I don't have a scale, but it is one of the lightest basses I ever owned (30+ basses). Comparable to my former NYC Sadowsky basses. So I guess less than 4 kg/ around 8 lbs.

It had a '59 burst re-finish when I bought it, so you could see the grain. I opted for a see through white finish, because that is the original colour. But the very old burst poly re-finish, left some black in the body, that would be seen, with a see through finish, so I chose sonic blue, my favorite custom Fender colour. An Ash body is more rare, so that's kind of a nice bonus!

No idea. This bass is more than 51 years old. As you can see, it has been played, so it is not very strange that these were replaced at some time in his history. As I stated earlier. I'm not sure if some parts are still original from the controls, but let's asume it is al from later date, so that there is no misunderstanding of what I'm offering. Thanks for the bumps, guys. edit: new page. Here are the pictures and info: Specs: Very light Ash body in refinished Sonic Blue Amazing smooth neck (very, very slim and fast playing). Dated august 1960 Thick slabboard brazilian rosewood with clay dots. original pickups, hardware, and amazing pickguard. re-issue stack knobs Serial number: 54XXX

I actually don't know. The bell plate could be original, and the stacked pots have the tone knob that works in stages like it should. The pots inside are replaced, so let assume the whole set isn't original, because I don't know for sure. If some parts of the controls are still original, than it's a bonus for the potential buyer. But lets asume it is from later date.