garethox Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 (edited) 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x2, mono outout finish: Polyester gloss body, satin neck tailpiece: Solid brass bird birthday: December 5, 2003 originally made for: Joey G's Music She comes in an Alembic hard case with the various tools needed for adjustments and she is in PERFECT condition - you want the sound of The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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilb Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Beautiful mate, from a fellow JAE disciple. however, IIRC John used this model in the 80s, did he not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Oh no... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBod Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 I'd love to a trad jazz gig with one of these...just the once... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebeat Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Go on Loz, you know you want to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethox Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 (edited) [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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethox Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 [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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 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* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 [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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 [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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethox Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 Weekend bumperoonie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoloo Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 A trade for a Celinder ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethox Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 [quote name='zoloo' post='642251' date='Oct 31 2009, 11:48 PM']A trade for a Celinder ?[/quote] Thanks for the offer, but....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethox Posted November 11, 2009 Author Share Posted November 11, 2009 Just noticed 666 views - so up she goes...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethox Posted November 21, 2009 Author Share Posted November 21, 2009 Bump bump bump.... I am open to offers........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tischbein Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 cash only, or part trades, too ?? Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The GroovyPlucker Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Hi, Liking the videos, very tight, The GroovyPlucker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethox Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 Big bumperoonie for new price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethox Posted December 9, 2009 Author Share Posted December 9, 2009 Price drop Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethox Posted January 6, 2010 Author Share Posted January 6, 2010 Bump for the lowest price you'll ever get a bass like this for!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Only just spotted this on EBay - looks fabulous! Have a free bump on me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimijimmi Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 heya Gareth! bloody wish id got the spare cash at the mo! shes a beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethox Posted January 8, 2010 Author Share Posted January 8, 2010 [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!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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