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Title: 1978 - 32" scale SERIES ONE BASS
Post by: spose on April 23, 2009, 08:44:38 AM

saw this posted on talkbass...nice price too!
sorry if it's already been posted here, but I didn't see it.
 
 
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=538265 (http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=538265)

Title: 1978 - 32" scale SERIES ONE BASS
Post by: adriaan on April 24, 2009, 02:23:56 AM

Looks more like (perhaps) schedua top and back, not koa top and walnut back.

Title: 1978 - 32" scale SERIES ONE BASS
Post by: kenonbass on April 24, 2009, 06:44:10 AM

Wow, I have triple omega JPJ with anniversary electronics now long scale now...I love the bass but I've sometimes wondered if the 32 scale would suit me better. That with the Series 1 electronics.  Hmmm, should I try to sell my JPJ and go for this one?  Tempting.

Title: 1978 - 32" scale SERIES ONE BASS
Post by: longhorncat on April 24, 2009, 07:07:00 AM

You should buy this one now and see which one you like better.
;)

Title: 1978 - 32" scale SERIES ONE BASS
Post by: bsee on April 24, 2009, 07:14:52 AM

Bill has it right.  If money allows, it's always better to buy and try before letting go of the known quantity.  Shorter scale lengths are awesome for a little extra  speed or comfort moving around the neck.

Title: 1978 - 32" scale SERIES ONE BASS
Post by: longhorncat on April 24, 2009, 07:23:37 AM

Of course, if you are like most around here, you'll end up keeping both.

Title: 1978 - 32" scale SERIES ONE BASS
Post by: kungfusheriff on April 24, 2009, 07:43:31 AM

Yeah, really. What recession?

Title: 1978 - 32" scale SERIES ONE BASS
Post by: adriaan on April 24, 2009, 07:48:42 AM

You mean there's a recession going on?

Title: 1978 - 32" scale SERIES ONE BASS
Post by: kungfusheriff on April 24, 2009, 07:58:26 AM

Not for me. I'm a government man. ;)

Title: 1978 - 32" scale SERIES ONE BASS
Post by: adriaan on April 24, 2009, 08:16:35 AM

You mean you're officially in denial?

Title: 1978 - 32" scale SERIES ONE BASS
Post by: longhorncat on April 24, 2009, 08:32:11 AM

Well, my Alembics are worth more now than a year ago.
I can't say the same for my stocks.
I should have bought more Alembics!!

Title: 1978 - 32" scale SERIES ONE BASS
Post by: olieoliver on April 24, 2009, 08:39:02 AM

Same here Bill.
 
OO
PS. That bass is in your neck of the woods, maybe time for you to invest.

Title: 1978 - 32" scale SERIES ONE BASS
Post by: Enzo on April 24, 2009, 08:46:43 AM

Beautiful. Really tempting !

Title: 1978 - 32" scale SERIES ONE BASS
Post by: longhorncat on April 24, 2009, 10:09:11 AM

My spare cash is sitting a few vintage Fenders.
I expect a serious ROI on those.

Title: 1978 - 32" scale SERIES ONE BASS
Post by: olieoliver on April 24, 2009, 10:17:40 AM

I hear ya! The old Fenders are very collector appealling.  
 
Still this a good price on that S-1.  
 
OO

Title: 1978 - 32" scale SERIES ONE BASS
Post by: kenonbass on April 24, 2009, 11:26:58 AM

I want to keep my Fenders and my wife just reminded me that she wants new windows and siding.  Bye, bye sweet Series 1 opportunity!

Title: 1978 - 32" scale SERIES ONE BASS
Post by: Enzo on April 29, 2009, 03:42:08 PM

Didn't sell yet ! Do you guys think there's a particualr reason or he's just out of luck ?

Title: 1978 - 32" scale SERIES ONE BASS
Post by: longhorncat on April 29, 2009, 06:33:58 PM

The market is tight.  
 
 
(Message edited by longhorncat on April 29, 2009)

Title: 1978 - 32" scale SERIES ONE BASS
Post by: Enzo on April 29, 2009, 07:03:55 PM

No, I mean why it hasn't sold yet. I think ( for that little I know about Alembics )that the price is right and actually he's also accepting offers.

Title: 1978 - 32" scale SERIES ONE BASS
Post by: longhorncat on April 29, 2009, 07:32:26 PM

There is nothing wrong with the bass.
It takes a while, even in good times, to sell a $3700 instrument.

Title: 1978 - 32" scale SERIES ONE BASS
Post by: Enzo on April 29, 2009, 08:13:08 PM

I see, thanks for the info.
After buying my first Alembic, recently, I'm boiling, I want another one ! haha

Title: 1978 - 32" scale SERIES ONE BASS
Post by: longhorncat on April 29, 2009, 10:24:34 PM

A Series bass will certainly scratch any Alembic itch you might have.

Title: 1978 - 32" scale SERIES ONE BASS
Post by: georgie_boy on April 30, 2009, 05:12:24 AM

What strings are those???

Title: 1978 - 32" scale SERIES ONE BASS
Post by: longhorncat on April 30, 2009, 05:25:02 AM

 Optima/Maxima Gold Strings  (http://www.juststrings.com/optimaelectricbassguitar.html)  
 

(http://alembic.com/club/messages/395/64617.jpg)

Title: 1978 - 32" scale SERIES ONE BASS
Post by: David Houck on April 30, 2009, 05:11:02 PM

Looks like Bill sold his bass.

Title: 1978 - 32" scale SERIES ONE BASS
Post by: longhorncat on April 30, 2009, 05:25:59 PM

Sorry to see it go, but it's going to a good home in NJ.

Title: 1978 - 32" scale SERIES ONE BASS
Post by: Enzo on April 30, 2009, 09:46:53 PM

Sold ! Thank God ! ( my wife said )