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Connecting => Swap Shop and Wish Lists => Seen on craigslist, eBay, and elsewhere => Topic started by: mikedm on November 28, 2006, 12:04:18 PM

Title: 74 Series 1 Fretless
Post by: mikedm on November 28, 2006, 12:04:18 PM: too sweet (http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-1974-Alembic-4-String-Bass-Series-1_W0QQitemZ180057172314QQihZ008QQcategoryZ4713QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
Title: 74 Series 1 Fretless
Post by: ajish4 on November 28, 2006, 12:12:43 PM: Just spotted that one....

Oh man, Honey, you were asking what I would like for Christmas....

LoL!
Title: 74 Series 1 Fretless
Post by: alembic_doctor on November 28, 2006, 12:13:04 PM: can i get a loan? and a trade in on a strat that i just upgraded.
Title: 74 Series 1 Fretless
Post by: olieoliver on November 28, 2006, 12:25:47 PM: DAAAAaaaang. You're not helping my addiction too much Mike!
Title: 74 Series 1 Fretless
Post by: alembic_doctor on November 28, 2006, 12:31:18 PM: OK really. I wanna know who is seriously interested in this piece. I'm gettin a real bad itch for this fine creation. I'm sure my wife will say no (to put it mildly). But I think I gotta go for this one somehow.
Title: 74 Series 1 Fretless
Post by: mikedm on November 28, 2006, 12:38:55 PM: I'm only wishing...go for it.

DAAAAaaaang is putting it mildly.
Title: 74 Series 1 Fretless
Post by: dwmark on November 28, 2006, 01:03:12 PM: But, Doc, it SO matches my eight string.

dw
Title: 74 Series 1 Fretless
Post by: bsee on November 28, 2006, 01:24:00 PM: That looks like a tone monster. I am surprised it is in such good condition as someone ought to be playing the heck out of it.
Title: 74 Series 1 Fretless
Post by: olieoliver on November 28, 2006, 01:31:14 PM: As much as I'd love to have it Doc, it's all yours.
That is a very nice bass.
Title: 74 Series 1 Fretless
Post by: room037 on November 28, 2006, 02:49:40 PM: The bass appeared on Eldery's list.
The serial No. is 124.
And It was discussed at this thread (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=15066).

Eiji
Title: 74 Series 1 Fretless
Post by: dwmark on November 28, 2006, 04:04:45 PM: I yield to Doc as well. But, I'm behind him in line.

dw
Title: 74 Series 1 Fretless
Post by: alembic_doctor on November 28, 2006, 04:18:38 PM: you know. There is just no good way to present something like this to your wife. She's even a bass player and I know she still won't understand.

But you already have a fretless Alembic. she'll say.

Anybody got a good line I can use.
Title: 74 Series 1 Fretless
Post by: dwmark on November 28, 2006, 04:35:29 PM: It was a Christmas gift from David? Just don't tell her I made you pay for it.

dw
Title: 74 Series 1 Fretless
Post by: ctjim on November 28, 2006, 04:49:17 PM: Hmmm... does anyone else remember the Roman Conqueror??? and it's infamous tale?
Title: 74 Series 1 Fretless
Post by: olieoliver on November 28, 2006, 05:11:13 PM: She's a BASS player 'eh? Buy it for her for Christmas, I mean it's in the family that way.
Title: 74 Series 1 Fretless
Post by: alembic_doctor on November 28, 2006, 05:17:13 PM: I really like that angle. But she wouldn't play it because it doesn't have enough strings. She plays a five string and won't touch anything that has less than five strings.

I like David's angle too. Just wish I knew how much that Christmas Bonus is going to actually be.
Title: 74 Series 1 Fretless
Post by: olieoliver on November 28, 2006, 05:51:03 PM: Well I hope you are able to make it happen Doc, either you or David or at least a club member. These instruments need to be played not hung on a wall.
Title: 74 Series 1 Fretless
Post by: alembic_doctor on November 28, 2006, 06:06:27 PM: He David. Does it really match your VIII string or are you just yankin' my chain?
Title: 74 Series 1 Fretless
Post by: dwmark on November 28, 2006, 06:19:13 PM: If I can figure out the technical side, look at this: http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/31452.html?1159764584 (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=14012)

Hey, I have my share. I'll yield to others who don't have theirs, or guys like you or TK who have helped me get my share. BUT, if none of them is interested, I'm in.

dw
Title: 74 Series 1 Fretless
Post by: alembic_doctor on November 28, 2006, 06:25:58 PM: I should know by tomorrow if I can pull this off or not. With all that ornate work though, I have a feeling it might go high.
Title: 74 Series 1 Fretless
Post by: dela217 on November 28, 2006, 06:47:33 PM: If it were a small body, I would be in the running. Very sweet indeed. How 'bout that power supply!!
Title: 74 Series 1 Fretless
Post by: harald_rost on November 28, 2006, 11:33:07 PM: What a great kind of vintage Alembic!
It it wasn't a frettless and the seller would also ship international I would jump on.

Harald
Title: 74 Series 1 Fretless
Post by: lbpesq on November 29, 2006, 07:15:35 AM: Looking closely, it's either been back to the factory for upgrades, or someone else worked on it. The adjustable nut wasn't around back in '74. Also there appears to be some type of string guide posts added to the headstock. This is a pretty cool mod, IMHO that deals with one common characterisic of some early Alembics - the tuning machines were spaced in a manner that resulted in the strings touching each other after they went over the nut, on the way to the tuners. (My '76 Series 1 guitar has this). The brass thumbrest on the corner of the bridge pickup is tres cool!

Bill, tgo
Title: 74 Series 1 Fretless
Post by: lothartu on November 29, 2006, 12:00:11 PM: The brass thumbrest on the corner of the bridge pickup is tres cool!

I was thinking the same thing. This bass has a whole lot of cool. Definitely a distinct instrument.

-Jim
Title: 74 Series 1 Fretless
Post by: muller1007 on December 01, 2006, 07:50:26 AM: Wow....

Very nice looking wood.
The backplates are absolutely amazing. And how about that bridge/sustain block...

Does anyone know anything about the pictures on the back plates?

Lovely bass.

Duncan
Title: 74 Series 1 Fretless
Post by: alembic_doctor on December 03, 2006, 02:37:54 PM: It's killin me. But I can't do it. If I bought it, my son would have to grow up without a father.
AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH......

MAn I hope it turns up again.
Title: 74 Series 1 Fretless
Post by: flaxattack on December 04, 2006, 06:47:43 PM: you guys are lucky its a 4 string
i;d be all over this like a bad cold if it were a 5
Title: 74 Series 1 Fretless
Post by: hieronymous on December 05, 2006, 09:43:13 AM: Only 2 hours left! Tempting, but I'm going to pass. Got my eye on something else (non-Alembic)...
Title: 74 Series 1 Fretless
Post by: dwmark on December 05, 2006, 09:51:58 AM: I'm probably in. I have a price in mind that the market may top, though. But, that's what auctions are for.
Title: 74 Series 1 Fretless
Post by: alembic_doctor on December 05, 2006, 10:02:48 AM: Go DW GO. Do it. And then let me know when you're ready to have another person take care of it.
Title: 74 Series 1 Fretless
Post by: speicky on December 05, 2006, 10:04:51 AM: Yeah, David, go for her ! all the best,

Christian
Title: 74 Series 1 Fretless
Post by: olieoliver on December 05, 2006, 10:08:38 AM: I'd love to have a fretless Alembic but now is not the right time for me. Go for it David and good luck.
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Post by: alembic_doctor on December 05, 2006, 11:19:51 AM: 20+ minutes. It's killin me. I can't watch. I hope you get it David.
Title: 74 Series 1 Fretless
Post by: inthelows on December 05, 2006, 12:06:03 PM: Gone! $4727 PPhuuuufffff. Not me!
NLP
Title: 74 Series 1 Fretless
Post by: dwmark on December 05, 2006, 12:37:28 PM: I could make the case for this being a $5K bass, but not for me. Only bad part is that I am heading to NYC tomorrow and was going to pick it up.

dw
Title: 74 Series 1 Fretless
Post by: alembic_doctor on December 05, 2006, 02:02:13 PM: did it at least stay in the family?
Title: 74 Series 1 Fretless
Post by: alembic_doctor on December 05, 2006, 02:04:26 PM: Alright. Now I've really got Fretless Series Fever. If anyone sees another, please post and let me know.
Title: 74 Series 1 Fretless
Post by: amedine on December 05, 2006, 02:23:59 PM: Define family?
Title: 74 Series 1 Fretless
Post by: alembic_doctor on December 05, 2006, 02:40:55 PM: Posting Family. Current / Previous Owners Family
Title: 74 Series 1 Fretless
Post by: alembic_doctor on December 05, 2006, 02:49:04 PM: BTW amedine, are you the proud new owner of this fine work of craftsmanship?
Title: 74 Series 1 Fretless
Post by: amedine on December 05, 2006, 03:06:31 PM: Doc, Yes, I am. Let me introduce myself. I have played bass since 1963. Any instrument I buy will get played. It was nearly too much to pay, but my sons are out of college! I am new to Alembic, although I have read much about the company and the basses. I play Gibson (EB-2), Tobias (Killer B), and Fender (precision) basses but I am sure the Alembic will become an important part of my low-end. Allen
Title: 74 Series 1 Fretless
Post by: flaxattack on December 05, 2006, 03:25:28 PM: it will be THE big part of your bass life
great bass
Title: 74 Series 1 Fretless
Post by: alembic_doctor on December 05, 2006, 03:29:39 PM: Welcome to the family. I am jealous of your acqusition. As are a few others I think. And of course, your afore mentioned girlfriends will soon become very jealous.

As well, now I'll get to see my son go to college from here on earth and I won't have to watch it from Heaven.
Title: 74 Series 1 Fretless
Post by: amedine on December 05, 2006, 03:38:05 PM: I've wandered around the Club posts for the last two days and it looks like a very nice family, indeed. You are likely right about my girlfriends!! Thanks for the welcome.
Title: 74 Series 1 Fretless
Post by: hieronymous on December 05, 2006, 03:40:45 PM: Congratulations! That's a really fine looking and interesting bass. If you have any questions, this is the place to ask - a very knowledgable bunch. Don't forget to post in the showcase section when you get it in your hands and post pictures and soundclips if possible!
Title: 74 Series 1 Fretless
Post by: inthelows on December 05, 2006, 03:46:40 PM: CONGRATS..AND WELCOME. BE SURE TO USE THE SHOWCASE SECTION TO POST MORE PICS OF THAT BEAUTY.
NLP
Title: 74 Series 1 Fretless
Post by: alembic_doctor on December 05, 2006, 03:50:50 PM: and if for any reason you need to un-burden yourself from this specimen, please feel free to post.
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Post by: olieoliver on December 05, 2006, 04:06:49 PM: Welcome, and indeed a very nice instrument. You really joined the family in style!

Olie
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Post by: dadabass2001 on December 05, 2006, 05:39:33 PM: Welcome and congratulations! There are some other Coloradans (wild guess at spelling) in the family as well as good folks from all over the globe. Enjoy your new instrument.
Mike
Title: 74 Series 1 Fretless
Post by: dwmark on December 05, 2006, 07:49:33 PM: And a big welcome from the runner up to the runner up. A very nice bass and a great acquisition.

dw
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Post by: j_gary on December 05, 2006, 08:16:05 PM: Wait a minute, his first Alembic is this wonderful old beauty? Not sure I like this guy!

Well done amedine, she looks like a special piece.

You'll recover most of your purchase price once you play her and sell all those other bass thingies you now own. DOH!

Welcome & Congrats!
Title: 74 Series 1 Fretless
Post by: amedine on December 05, 2006, 08:35:29 PM: David, Gary, Mike, Olie, Doc, Normand, Harry and Jeff,
Thanks for all your kind words, and encouragement regarding my transition to the Alembic perspective. I am looking forward to the journey. However, when I die, you will still have to pry my fingers off my first bass, EB-2 (1968), that I have played, and still play, for nearly 40 years (the Kalamazoo didn't count). I am sure some of those bass thingies I own will move on to less enlightened individuals. Allen
Title: 74 Series 1 Fretless
Post by: dwmark on December 05, 2006, 08:38:48 PM: EB-2? Hey! He's older than I am. WELCOME!!!!!
Title: 74 Series 1 Fretless
Post by: alembic_doctor on December 05, 2006, 08:46:42 PM: Allen. There is a verse in The Bible that says: Ye have not because ye ask not. So I'm gonna go out on a limb here. If you are still in possesion of this instrument upon the time of your passing, Would you put it in your will that your sons should sell the bass for a fair price to JamesDoc Greene?

OK I'll stop lusting & coveting now.
Title: 74 Series 1 Fretless
Post by: alembic_doctor on December 05, 2006, 09:00:22 PM: Hey J.

Yeah. when I worked at Gallien-Krueger, one of the amplifier engineers decided he wanted to be a bass player too. So I took him to Guitar Showcase and Introduced him to the owner. My buddy decided that a Series I was what he needed to learn to play bass on. Gary Wineroth had no Idea that he was beginner. After deciding to buy the bass, Gary told him he might want to look at straps and strings and stuff. I though Gary was gonna die though when my buddy asked him for a beginning bass book and video so he could learn how to play.

coincendentally, I believe that bass is just sitting on a stand.