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Title: '97 Series I Mint Unplayed Untouched Condition
Post by: sonofa_lembic on January 17, 2016, 10:22:25 AM
This is a flawless virtually untouched 1997 Alembic Series I 4 string bass with upgrade 5 piece body and upgrade master volume.  Chrome hardware.  Tiger maple neck.  Seizmic wave zebra wood top.  Absolutely no issues, repairs or problems.  Super low action, and amazing Series I tone.  This bass is like getting a brand new bass.  Original case is in very good condition with only very light signs of wear.  Comes with 5 pin cable, paperwork, and tools. Email for more photos or info.  $5500.00.  
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Title: '97 Series I Mint Unplayed Untouched Condition
Post by: jalevinemd on January 17, 2016, 10:29:16 AM
Paging Dr. Vaucher...Dr. Vaucher...your patient is ready.
Title: '97 Series I Mint Unplayed Untouched Condition
Post by: Enzo on January 17, 2016, 11:07:27 AM
I remember that! I saw it on ebay the same hour it was posted and by the time I finished typing the question what's the scale length? it was gone haha.
So?.what's the scale length?
Title: '97 Series I Mint Unplayed Untouched Condition
Post by: pas on January 17, 2016, 11:23:19 AM
Long scale - 34.  If it had been a medium scale, I would have already purchased it from Trevor.
Title: '97 Series I Mint Unplayed Untouched Condition
Post by: hammer on January 17, 2016, 11:56:06 AM
I looked over this one too.  It was gone in a flash and probably would not have suited me since it's long scale, but why do beauties like this ALWAYS appear just after one makes another purchase?
Title: '97 Series I Mint Unplayed Untouched Condition
Post by: rv_bass on January 17, 2016, 01:09:31 PM
...because the artists at Alembic create many beauties!  Fantastic looking bass!
Title: '97 Series I Mint Unplayed Untouched Condition
Post by: FC Bass on January 17, 2016, 01:55:44 PM
Extremely nice :-)
 
There's a somewhat unscientific method to see if this model is long or medium scale.
On longscale basses the bridge is between the volumeknobs, on mediumscale the bridge is next to the neck volume knob.
Alembic = custom so It's no set rule, but that method has always worked out well for me to determine the scale length from pictures.
Title: '97 Series I Mint Unplayed Untouched Condition
Post by: sonofa_lembic on January 17, 2016, 02:49:13 PM
34 Long scale. 1.5 nut.  Great neck carve and feel.
Title: '97 Series I Mint Unplayed Untouched Condition
Post by: jazzyvee on January 17, 2016, 03:56:10 PM
Good observation FC I will remember that.
I love the dramatic wood grain on that bass.
Title: '97 Series I Mint Unplayed Untouched Condition
Post by: rockerdebassman on January 22, 2016, 06:34:38 PM
She's real pretty. And how does she sound compared to your other basses, Sonofa?
 
Brian, did you get a 32 shorty or is it a 34?
Title: '97 Series I Mint Unplayed Untouched Condition
Post by: hammer on January 22, 2016, 11:37:58 PM
Ended up with a 32 medium scale Series I with a bubinga top
Title: '97 Series I Mint Unplayed Untouched Condition
Post by: sonofa_lembic on January 24, 2016, 03:04:30 PM
This bass sounds great.  It has the traditional Series sound with no dead spots, weak strings, or thin tone.  This bass has a very solid and strong low end, and some nice clarity on top.  Compared to my other basses, it is just a solid.  I like the non Series basses as a rule since they are plug and play, have a slightly more transparent high end, and sound a little more contemporary, but this bass sounds way more fat, and in a live situation, it cuts through the mix extremely well?better than a non Series.  I decided to offer this bass instead of another because it is worth a lot more, and will be a great bargain for someone wanting the top of the line.
Title: '97 Series I Mint Unplayed Untouched Condition
Post by: sonofa_lembic on January 27, 2016, 06:30:22 PM
SALE PENDING !