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Title: Series I 1977-744 for sale
Post by: jay_silas on June 13, 2007, 10:54:27 AM

I have a beautiful series I bass for sale, I would like to offer it here first before going the Ebay or Craig's list route. It is a long scale (34) walnut top serial #744 built in 77, it comes with the active box and DIN cables. I am asking for offers over $3800. I can post or email more pics as needed
Thanks
Jay Silas

Title: Series I 1977-744 for sale
Post by: 57basstra on June 13, 2007, 11:48:54 AM

Welcome to the board, Jay. Does it come with a case and if so, what kind?  
 
drr

Title: Series I 1977-744 for sale
Post by: jay_silas on June 13, 2007, 12:11:11 PM

Hi 57basstra,
The case looks like every Alembic case I've seen, that is, grey with metal trim flight case style with black interior. I will try to post pics if I can figure out how to compress them enough to fit the 150k limit here.
Jay
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/40964.jpg)

Title: Series I 1977-744 for sale
Post by: jay_silas on June 13, 2007, 12:20:27 PM

Here are some more pics. Jay
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/40969.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/40970.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/40971.jpg)

Title: Series I 1977-744 for sale
Post by: effclef on June 13, 2007, 01:14:15 PM

Sure that's walnut? Looks more like koa!
EffClef

Title: Series I 1977-744 for sale
Post by: dwmark on June 13, 2007, 01:27:54 PM

Jay
 
I agree on the wood.  Beautiful either way.
 
Does it have LEDs?
 
dw

Title: Series I 1977-744 for sale
Post by: 57basstra on June 13, 2007, 03:27:57 PM

Flight cases are not standard Alembic issue ? having one is a big plus, I'd say.

Title: Series I 1977-744 for sale
Post by: jay_silas on June 13, 2007, 04:22:57 PM

Hey everyone,
I was not the original owner, when I bought it, I was told that it was walnut, I was too exited to question it. When I looked at Alembic's wood selection page, it seemed closer to a flamey or quilted top walnut but 30 years of aging may also bring out some of the lighter tones I guess.
Sorry no LEDs. I've only seen a handful of Alembics live (series IIs and Stanley Clarkes) and they all had the same case I have, so perhaps that's why I assumed all Alembics had the same case.
Jay

Title: Series I 1977-744 for sale
Post by: David Houck on June 13, 2007, 08:36:30 PM

My guess is Schedua top and back.
 
(Message edited by davehouck on June 13, 2007)

Title: Series I 1977-744 for sale
Post by: dela217 on June 13, 2007, 08:44:08 PM

Dave, I am with you too.  Shcedua.

Title: Series I 1977-744 for sale
Post by: jacko on June 14, 2007, 01:47:46 AM

Whatever the top is, it's a fantastic effect.
 
graeme

Title: Series I 1977-744 for sale
Post by: bigbadbill on June 14, 2007, 03:56:09 AM

Shedua. It's seen on many Wal basses.

Title: Series I 1977-744 for sale
Post by: gtrguy on June 14, 2007, 08:48:04 AM

I did a search on it on this site and it comes up as Schedua (sp?) from a previous owner.
Dave

Title: Series I 1977-744 for sale
Post by: giii on June 25, 2007, 01:34:26 PM

Did you ever sell this beauty?

Title: Series I 1977-744 for sale
Post by: David Houck on July 03, 2007, 06:46:11 PM

It's on Ebay (http://cgi.ebay.com/Alembic-Series-I-bass-guitar-1977_W0QQitemZ140134723230QQihZ004QQcategoryZ4713QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) now.