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Connecting => Swap Shop and Wish Lists => Seen on craigslist, eBay, and elsewhere => Topic started by: kenonbass on October 07, 2009, 05:43:36 AM

Title: I see it, want it, but not sure why...
Post by: kenonbass on October 07, 2009, 05:43:36 AM

Hi,  I came across this bass on ebay...for some reason, I've always wanted a traditional S1 even thought I have an amazing triple omega with signature electronics.  What would I be losing/gaining by going with this bass? I slap over the frets at the neck now and have always wondered if I could slap on these older models.  
Here's the bass in question.  
 
http://cgi.ebay.com/1977-Alembic-Series-I-4-String-Bass-Great-Shape_W0QQitemZ270466442607QQcmdZViewItemQQssPageNameZRSS:B:SRCH:US:101 (http://cgi.ebay.com/1977-Alembic-Series-I-4-String-Bass-Great-Shape_W0QQitemZ270466442607QQcmdZViewItemQQssPageNameZRSS:B:SRCH:US:101)
 
Thanks,
 
Ken

Title: I see it, want it, but not sure why...
Post by: serialnumber12 on October 07, 2009, 06:24:16 AM

that bass is super clean!
 
(Message edited by serialnumber12 on October 07, 2009)

Title: I see it, want it, but not sure why...
Post by: lbpesq on October 07, 2009, 08:40:40 AM

I just looked and the ad states a 34 scale.  
 
Bill, tgo

Title: I see it, want it, but not sure why...
Post by: llobsterbass on October 07, 2009, 08:46:23 AM

some have said slap style is impeded by pickup selector switch on the lower horn. haven't looked at the 77 you're considering, but a previous owner modified my 78 S1 to move that switch to the lower body. much better.

Title: I see it, want it, but not sure why...
Post by: pace on October 08, 2009, 12:49:29 PM

I'll drive down and check it out in person, if anyone is seriously interested in this one. The BIN is a bit high for me.