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Title: 76 Series I short scale Craigslist
Post by: StephenR on November 30, 2015, 08:40:54 AM
This looks like a great deal for anyone looking for a short scale series bass. $3,500 with an anvil case and master volume. Located in Santa Monica, CA no idea if they will ship.
Title: 76 Series I short scale Craigslist
Post by: pierreyves on November 30, 2015, 08:49:20 AM
a link please ?
Title: 76 Series I short scale Craigslist
Post by: hammer on November 30, 2015, 08:52:00 AM
I'm on it.
Title: 76 Series I short scale Craigslist
Post by: DanFrank on November 30, 2015, 08:56:48 AM
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/msd/5337171723.html
Title: 76 Series I short scale Craigslist
Post by: pierreyves on November 30, 2015, 08:58:04 AM
a link please ?
Title: 76 Series I short scale Craigslist
Post by: pierreyves on November 30, 2015, 08:59:55 AM
found: http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/msd/5337171723.html (http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/msd/5337171723.html)
 
 
you know if it's possible to have a complete search cover all USA ? not found...
Title: 76 Series I short scale Craigslist
Post by: StephenR on November 30, 2015, 09:08:47 AM
Sorry about forgetting the link... still waking up, tea hasn't kicked in yet.  
 
At least someone else found the link and posted it quickly. The ad is currently less than a day old. Hoping someone in the club is able to snatch this one up.
Title: 76 Series I short scale Craigslist
Post by: DanFrank on November 30, 2015, 10:06:59 AM
A short scale sounds interesting to me but never played one.  I have 2 medium scale Alembics and sometimes that first fret is a little bit of a stretch.  I don't have a problem but remembered hearing Phil Lesh's new 6-string is a short scale.  I assume there is no difference in tone but wondering if anyone can comment on playability or other factor differences relative to a medium scale, especially for those of us with older older shoulders?  Also, I assume there aren't many used that come available, especially in 5 or 6-string model basses?
Title: 76 Series I short scale Craigslist
Post by: lbpesq on November 30, 2015, 10:20:31 AM
Pierreyves:
 
Google search all craigslist and you will find a link that allows you to do so..
 
Bill, tgo
Title: 76 Series I short scale Craigslist
Post by: pierreyves on November 30, 2015, 10:33:31 AM
THANKS !!!
Title: 76 Series I short scale Craigslist
Post by: lyla53 on November 30, 2015, 11:16:32 AM
www.searchtempest.com (http://www.searchtempest.com) will allow you to do a national search of all of the ads on CL
Have fun!
Title: 76 Series I short scale Craigslist
Post by: rockerdebassman on November 30, 2015, 01:27:41 PM
The posting has been deleted? At least that's what my search indicated.
Title: 76 Series I short scale Craigslist
Post by: sonofa_lembic on December 02, 2015, 05:31:37 PM
I was able to buy the bass.  The price was too good to be true, so I was there first thing in the morning.  Guess what, it had LEDs too!  Condition was great and everything worked.  I spent some time setting it up and replacing the disintegrated foam in the case, and it was one of the best short scales I have had come through the shop.  I had a client in mind for it, but once I registered the bass with Mica, she saw that there was a standing order for this instrument to be reunited with the original owner who sold it back in the early 1980's.  Mica got him in touch with me,  we worked out a deal, and the bass is now back in the hands of the guy who bought it in 1976.  Crazy huh?(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/222260.jpg)
Title: 76 Series I short scale Craigslist
Post by: alembician on December 02, 2015, 05:39:54 PM
That must have been quite the week so far for you!  What a great story.  Even though I was beaten to the punch (emailing from Wisconsin vs. arriving in-person), I'm quite happy to hear the way it ended up.  Cheers!
Title: 76 Series I short scale Craigslist
Post by: sonofa_lembic on December 02, 2015, 05:56:39 PM
The bass did have some modifications the original owner had done in 1983.  He updated the hardware, the circuit, the pickups, added the master volume, and had a crack in the headstock repaired.  Mica of course had all the info that confirmed what I saw on the bass.  The owner also told me he had the neck shaved at some point, A Carruthers refret,  that he replaced the pickups a couple of times due to wear, and had a few circuits replaced as well over the years.  The good thing is the bass looked exactly like it did when he sold it back in the 80s.  It was extremely clean.    (http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/222263.jpg)
Title: 76 Series I short scale Craigslist
Post by: sonofa_lembic on December 02, 2015, 06:00:31 PM
Oh, and by the way, the owner told me he had the LEDs installed at Alembic for the insane price of $100.00.  Ah, those were the days!
Title: 76 Series I short scale Craigslist
Post by: StephenR on December 02, 2015, 06:02:32 PM
Excellent! It is a beautiful bass and it sounds like it ended up in the best home possible.
Title: 76 Series I short scale Craigslist
Post by: sonicus on December 02, 2015, 09:39:32 PM
Trevor,  
            Most certainly you have now compiled massively good Karma from this selfless act of kindness . The Universe may now award you with many benefits as is natural within the mystic law of cause and effect !  
 
  Wolf
Title: 76 Series I short scale Craigslist
Post by: marvinbass on December 02, 2015, 10:26:35 PM
MY 76-488 is HOME!!! I sold this bass back in 1985 and regretted it ever since!! After searching the past 5 years for this with the help of Mica it's back in my hands!! I can't believe what great shape it's in!! BIG THANKS TO MICA AND THANK YOU TREVOR for not selling it to someone else!! CHEERS MATE!!
Title: 76 Series I short scale Craigslist
Post by: sonicus on December 03, 2015, 12:26:44 AM
Marvin,  
             My congratulations to you on the successful reuniting of you  and your Bass !  
 
 Wolf
Title: 76 Series I short scale Craigslist
Post by: JuancarlinBass on December 03, 2015, 04:03:00 AM
Certainly a wonderful story with a happy ending!
Title: 76 Series I short scale Craigslist
Post by: Enzo on December 03, 2015, 06:28:29 AM
That is indeed a nice story with the best ending possible. Well done Trevor!
Title: 76 Series I short scale Craigslist
Post by: artswork99 on December 03, 2015, 06:31:38 AM
Great story, Congratulations Marvin!
Title: 76 Series I short scale Craigslist
Post by: edwardofhuncote on December 03, 2015, 08:11:05 AM
Indeed a(nother) cool reunion, in this magical place.
Title: 76 Series I short scale Craigslist
Post by: rjmsteel on December 04, 2015, 09:27:58 AM
Trevor,
That's an awesome thing you did!
 
Congratulations to Marvin and Thanks to Mica and all involved with finding its way back home.
Title: 76 Series I short scale Craigslist
Post by: gearhed289 on December 04, 2015, 11:57:44 AM
What a great story! Beautiful bass. Those Alembic folks are good people.