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Alembic products => Showcase => Series I Basses and Guitars => Topic started by: Clarky on August 20, 2018, 11:47:09 AM

Title: Series 1 1979 short scale
Post by: Clarky on August 20, 2018, 11:47:09 AM

This beauty arrived with me today in London, UK and is in near mint condition for a 39 year old bass. I have had a couple of teething issues (mainly: I blew the DS5 external PSU as I stupidly didn't think about voltage difference US vs UK, doh!; discussed here http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=23992.msg240170#msg240170). However, I should be able to sort these in short order. Cheers Clarky

Title: Re: Series 1 1979 short scale
Post by: hammer on August 20, 2018, 03:05:12 PM

That is one nice bass you purchased for yourself there.  Love the wood!


If for some reason they are unable to repair your DS-5 (highly unlikely) let me know as I have an older, non-rack version) sitting around that I never use because I've got one in my rack.  You could have it for the cost of shipping (and of course import duties).

Title: Re: Series 1 1979 short scale
Post by: Clarky on August 20, 2018, 03:36:30 PM

Hammer time! Sorry, doubt that was the first ...

Very kind offer. I hope, if my work schedule allows, to take my damaged DS-5 to the amp technician in the next day or two. If its not looking good, I will be in touch about your unit - and thanks again!

Title: Re: Series 1 1979 short scale
Post by: edwardofhuncote on August 20, 2018, 07:35:51 PM

Congratulations & Compliments, Mark. That's a fine short-scale you've got there... looks to be in topnotch condition. Beautiful walnut too.  8)

Title: Re: Series 1 1979 short scale
Post by: jazzyvee on August 21, 2018, 06:08:53 AM

Sweet looking vintage alembic there Carky, good choice. I will try my best to get the strings in the post today before the post office closes.

Title: Re: Series 1 1979 short scale
Post by: rv_bass on August 21, 2018, 06:28:45 PM

Beautiful bass, congrats!  :)

Title: Re: Series 1 1979 short scale
Post by: jazzyvee on August 26, 2018, 02:37:41 AM

Hi Clarky, did the strings arrive?

Title: Re: Series 1 1979 short scale
Post by: Clarky on August 26, 2018, 02:47:12 AM

Hi JV, they did arrive thanks and are now installed. Very happy!

PS, I sent you a message on FaceBook only about an hour ago  ;)

Title: Re: Series 1 1979 short scale
Post by: StefanieJones on August 26, 2018, 08:56:18 AM

Wow, she's a beauty!

Title: Re: Series 1 1979 short scale
Post by: Clarky on August 26, 2018, 11:13:13 AM

Quote from: StefanieJones on August 26, 2018, 08:56:18 AM

Wow, she's a beauty!

Thanks Stefanie! I am still trying to work out if the bass just sat in its case most of its 39 years as it looks like it was made this year ...

Title: Re: Series 1 1979 short scale
Post by: jazzyvee on August 27, 2018, 02:48:48 AM

Great news Clarky. Sadly there are far too many basses like that that have been sat in a case for most of their lives instead of making music. Quite a few of us here have liberated a basses like that and got them back on stage where they belong.

Title: Re: Series 1 1979 short scale
Post by: jazzyvee on September 01, 2018, 12:43:28 AM

New Alembic Strings in Greece may be of interest to you Clarky
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Alembic-bass-strings-Compression-Wound-nickel-steel-alloy-40-100/162604446894?hash=item25dbfaf4ae:g:2HQAAOSwBiJZdziV

Title: Re: Series 1 1979 short scale
Post by: Clarky on September 01, 2018, 01:33:49 AM

Thanks JV but they are long scale so presumsbly the silk end wraps will only sit on the tuners (yes I am a bit OCD!)

Title: Re: Series 1 1979 short scale
Post by: goran on September 01, 2018, 06:03:43 AM

Just saw this on craigslist in Atlanta... maybe you can get it shipped to EU.
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/msg/d/alembic-ds5-power-supply/6685130087.html

Title: Re: Series 1 1979 short scale
Post by: Clarky on September 01, 2018, 08:07:54 AM

Thanks Goran but an amp technician has been working on my DS5 and says he can fix it. Should get it by end of this week :D

Title: Re: Series 1 1979 short scale
Post by: goran on September 01, 2018, 12:45:22 PM

That's great news...

Title: Re: Series 1 1979 short scale
Post by: the_home on September 01, 2018, 02:25:12 PM

Very nice looking bass, Clarky. Hope your tech can get you back in action soon. I'm looking to join the Series 1 club myself, as soon as FedEx can make it happen (thanks, punkpigpen).