FS: 2003 ALEMBIC EXPLOITER a la THE OX.

[garethox]

I have thought about this long and hard and she has to go to a good home. She has been sat in a corner since I got the Status Buzzard and that ain't fair on this quite remarkable instrument.
Got her last year from NY. Built in 2003 and I am the only owner. She was based on an Essence, but with a MASSIVE upgrade! Here is the spec:

top and back: Flame Maple
accents: Purpleheart laminate and Maple pinstripe
body: Walnut
neck: 5-piece Maple and Purpleheart
scale: 34" long
fingerboard: Ebony
inlays: Mother of Pearl
body shape: Exploiter
construction: Hollow core
electronics: "Signature" volume, pan, filter x2, Q-switch x2, mono outout
finish: Polyester gloss body, satin neck
tailpiece: Solid brass bird
birthday: December 5, 2003
originally made for: Joey G's Music

She comes in an Alembic hard case with the various tools needed for adjustments and she is in PERFECT condition - you want the sound of The Ox from the 70's? Here it is!

To buy this bass new, to the above specs, would be $9250 + $200 (case) + $150 (shipping) =$9600. This equates to £5844.51. THEN you have to add 20% for import duties and V.A.T (£1168.90) - a grand total of £7013.41 to buy this beast new.
I am looking for £2750 for a quick sale and any serious offers will be carefully considered. Payment by cash or bankers draft (item sent after funds cleared of course). Postage and packing is included to UK mainland, but will post to Europe.

Here are links to video's (all Who tracks!) I have made with her so you can see and hear her in action.
Link to some pics: [url="http://alembic.com/club/messages/397/52399.html?1215697122"]http://alembic.com/club/messages/397/52399.html?1215697122[/url]

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2bHWSFMls8"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2bHWSFMls8[/url] Substitute

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_JNt-HZyaQ"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_JNt-HZyaQ[/url] Amazing Journey/Sparks

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOmJi7p9XXc"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOmJi7p9XXc[/url] The Real Me

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYFNYj4STD4"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYFNYj4STD4[/url] Dreaming From The Waist

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_rFDizw1iE"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_rFDizw1iE[/url] Dangerous

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGK1hNTOjZs"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGK1hNTOjZs[/url] Heaven and Hell

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CE7wEq1TVks"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CE7wEq1TVks[/url] A Bit Of A 5.15 Bass Solo

Thanks for looking!

[b]Would trade for a MIA Jazz + £cash or a Status B2 + £cash..... PM me![/b]

Edited January 28, 2010 by garethox

[neilb]

Beautiful mate, from a fellow JAE disciple.


however, IIRC John used this model in the 80s, did he not?

[lozbass]

Oh no...

[MB1]

MB1.
...Blimey!..
...Alembic Exploiter....
...Status Buzzard 1.....
..."and then you go and Spoil it all by saying something stupid like!..... Warwick Buzzard!

.....Marcus Stirs in apparent Retirement!

[BassBod]

I'd love to a trad jazz gig with one of these...just the once...

[thebeat]

Not usually a fan of quilted maple but that's one pretty alluring bass there. It speaks to me...and so does my bank acccount, or rather it's moaning with dread.

[4000]

Go on Loz, you know you want to.

[garethox]

[quote name='neilb' post='640178' date='Oct 29 2009, 04:11 PM']Beautiful mate, from a fellow JAE disciple.


however, IIRC John used this model in the 80s, did he not?[/quote]

Thanks.
He used his Exploiter from the mid 70's onward, till the last gig with them at Live Aid.

Edited October 30, 2009 by garethox

[garethox]

[quote name='MB1' post='640215' date='Oct 29 2009, 04:38 PM']MB1.
...Blimey!..
...Alembic Exploiter....
...Status Buzzard 1.....
..."and then you go and Spoil it all by saying something stupid like!..... Warwick Buzzard!

.....Marcus Stirs in apparent Retirement! [/quote]

Well... the Warwick is long gone now - but it did serve it's purpose while I had it!

[tayste_2000]

Where are you based in the country I can't afford the Alembic but I'd love a lesson and a go on the status *ninja*

[lozbass]

[quote name='4000' post='640580' date='Oct 29 2009, 10:50 PM']Go on Loz, you know you want to. [/quote]
Haha - you could get me in to trouble. I'd love this but there's about as much chance of me being able to play it as there was with the Triple O

[MB1]

[quote name='garethox' post='640807' date='Oct 30 2009, 10:07 AM']Well... the Warwick is long gone now - but it did serve it's purpose while I had it![/quote]

MB1.
I did have one myself!...Nice!..but not a Hen!...if you know what i mean!

[garethox]

Weekend bumperoonie!

[zoloo]

A trade for a Celinder ?

[garethox]

[quote name='zoloo' post='642251' date='Oct 31 2009, 11:48 PM']A trade for a Celinder ?[/quote]

Thanks for the offer, but.......

[garethox]

Just noticed 666 views - so up she goes......

[garethox]

Bump bump bump.... I am open to offers........

[tischbein]

cash only, or part trades, too ??

Cheers.

[The GroovyPlucker]

Hi,

Liking the videos, very tight,

The GroovyPlucker

[garethox]

Big bumperoonie for new price!

[garethox]

Price drop Bump

[garethox]

Bump for the lowest price you'll ever get a bass like this for!!!!!!

[molan]

Only just spotted this on EBay - looks fabulous!

Have a free bump on me

[jimijimmi]

heya Gareth!

bloody wish id got the spare cash at the mo!


shes a beauty!

[garethox]

[quote name='jimijimmi' post='705277' date='Jan 8 2010, 11:05 AM']heya Gareth!

bloody wish id got the spare cash at the mo!


shes a beauty![/quote]

Eh up James! How are ya?

This is the lowest I'm going now tbh - I'd rather keep her! Actually the starting bid on Ebay is £2650, so I would take that..... we'll have to wait and see if anyone wants a bargain!!!!