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Connecting => Swap Shop and Wish Lists => For Sale & Trade => Topic started by: pallasarms on July 12, 2004, 01:12:30 PM

Title: Wanted: Series II bass
Post by: pallasarms on July 12, 2004, 01:12:30 PM

I'm looking for a used Series II bass; preferably 4 string, A symetric body with an oil finish.

Title: Wanted: Series II bass
Post by: malthumb on July 12, 2004, 01:26:48 PM

Have you checked out that Ziricote beauty at Bass NW?

Title: Wanted: Series II bass
Post by: harald_rost on July 13, 2004, 12:26:59 AM

I'm wondering after all the discussion about the new Alembic K standard shape if this Ziricote Series II is well balanced or more like a neck diver?

Title: Wanted: Series II bass
Post by: bassman10096 on July 13, 2004, 04:22:36 AM

Unless I missed something in the Bass NW ad, that S2 appears to have a full-sized body.  It doesn't appear to have the elongated top horn Alembic has made for a long time on the traditional Balance Point shapes.  Others probably have experience they could share with how well a 34, 5 string neck balances against a full size body.
 
However, the K shape developed out of a different (and maybe more severe) problem.  It is a design solution to balancing a 34, 5 string neck against a 3/4 standard body.  There seems to be little disagreement that the smaller bodies (3/4 and small standard) don't balance against heavier, longer necks as easily as some folks would want.
 
If the Bass NW S2 appeals to you, I'd seek more perspective from Club members before giving up on it.  It's a real looker at a pretty good price.  
 
Bill

Title: Wanted: Series II bass
Post by: palembic on July 13, 2004, 05:14:50 AM

Well ...as far as I am concerned: Bonnie (5str full scale body Series I with Series II electronics) doesn't dive ...leave alone her neck. And as far as I may speak for my trying of Marilyn (Series II six string) she doesn't dive either.
 
Paul TBO

Title: Wanted: Series II bass
Post by: malthumb on July 13, 2004, 06:55:05 AM

My Series II / Mark King is a 5 string full sized body and is fairly heavy.  Never ever took a dive.  The Headstock on it is SIGNIFICANTLY larger than the headstock on my 4 string Series I, but it causes no balance issues whatsoever.
 
Peace,
 
James