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Title: 1975 Alembic Series I Guitar on eBay
Post by: sonicus on March 20, 2011, 09:13:18 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/1975-Alembic-Series-One-6-String-Guitar-/120700035481?pt=Guitar&hash=item1c1a486199#ht_4158wt_1141
 
For The  Guitar Players . What are your thoughts on this one ?

Title: 1975 Alembic Series I Guitar on eBay
Post by: tbrannon on March 20, 2011, 09:30:48 AM

Beautiful guitar... I love the old cream and brown pickups.  I'm sure you've seen the question, but there doesn't appear to be a power supply with the guitar, just the cable.

Title: 1975 Alembic Series I Guitar on eBay
Post by: pace on March 20, 2011, 11:22:44 AM

I'm willing to bet that at some point this guitar went back to Santa Rosa for some new pickups. The original ones would've matched the humcanceler, no?

Title: 1975 Alembic Series I Guitar on eBay
Post by: tdukes on March 20, 2011, 12:09:24 PM

My guess is Mahogany/Maple neck and maple back, but this is almost certainly wrong. Anybody with a better guess? I would have guessed a zebrawood back paired with the top. Was this type of contrast common?
 
Todd.

Title: 1975 Alembic Series I Guitar on eBay
Post by: cozmik_cowboy on March 20, 2011, 02:23:38 PM

I'd guess it's mahogany core, koa back, walnut-&-maple neck.  I know it's yummy!
 
Peter

Title: 1975 Alembic Series I Guitar on eBay
Post by: pace on March 20, 2011, 03:39:03 PM

I'm almost positive the neck is Walnut and Maple.
My first guess is  Zebrawood/Myrtle/Walnut for the body.  
Aside from the Zebrawood, everything else the typical fare for this run of Small Standard instruments.

Title: 1975 Alembic Series I Guitar on eBay
Post by: tdukes on March 20, 2011, 05:28:11 PM

I have decided to bid on this one. I already have a blue box to use with it. I hope it is not too neck heavy. Can anyone with one similar comment on the balance?
 
Wish me luck,
Todd.

Title: 1975 Alembic Series I Guitar on eBay
Post by: room037 on March 20, 2011, 06:22:28 PM

Hi,
This guitar is good old example.
My guess is Zebra top, Birch core, Walnut back.
My 75-145, 75-147, 75-150 have Birch core and looks are just like it.
I agree Walnut & Maple neck.
 
I think the guitar is not too neck heavy.
My 75-145 SSB is not to dive.
Back strap pin is correct position for the balance, nowhere the other.
 
Eiji

Title: 1975 Alembic Series I Guitar on eBay
Post by: pace on March 21, 2011, 07:08:49 AM

The more I look at the back, I'm actually thinking Koa....  
 
Todd, My 75-137 is practically the same guitar, and it balances perfect~ remember the SS guitars are about 5 inches shorter than a 30.75 bass. Good luck on the auction!!!!

Title: 1975 Alembic Series I Guitar on eBay
Post by: tdukes on March 21, 2011, 08:19:14 AM

Thanks! I hope I get a chance to see how it balances. Auction ends sometime on Friday.
 
Todd.

Title: 1975 Alembic Series I Guitar on eBay
Post by: mica on March 21, 2011, 02:06:28 PM

I could peek - but I would guess Walnut for the back without a record.

Title: 1975 Alembic Series I Guitar on eBay
Post by: musashi on March 21, 2011, 05:12:54 PM

Hello Eiji,
 
Do you now have 75-150 as referred to here:
http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/97354.html?1300721317 (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=14063)
 
?

Title: 1975 Alembic Series I Guitar on eBay
Post by: room037 on March 21, 2011, 08:03:17 PM

No, 75-145 is mine.
Others are reference.
 
Eiji

Title: 1975 Alembic Series I Guitar on eBay
Post by: tdukes on March 25, 2011, 08:56:35 PM

Well. Apparently $3629 wasn't enough to take home the prize. I'll have to wait for the next one. I didn't really expect this one to go that high.
 
Todd.

Title: 1975 Alembic Series I Guitar on eBay
Post by: lbpesq on March 26, 2011, 09:50:04 AM

The selling price surprised me too, especially in light of the fact that it doesn't come with the power supply.  I guess if I ever decide to sell The Other One, my '76 Series I guitar, I'll put some cream colored pickups in first!  It's true blonds have more fun!  hehehehe
 
Bill, tgo

Title: 1975 Alembic Series I Guitar on eBay
Post by: tdukes on March 26, 2011, 10:14:06 AM

The seller had updated the listing saying the power supply had been found and was in good condition. So, at least whoever got it will also get a power supply.
 
I have been checking this morning hoping the high bidder decides not to pay, but no luck so far.
 
Todd.