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Alembic products => Alembic Basses & Guitars => Topic started by: jogi on June 23, 2003, 01:02:57 PM

Title: Truss rod(s) on series basses
Post by: jogi on June 23, 2003, 01:02:57 PM

Hi!
 
I?ve seen some Alembic copies that people try to sell as the real thing - they all seem to have a single truss rod. Now, do Alembic series basses always have the double rod or has this been changed sometime? Reason I?m asking is that I?ve come across a bass that?s supposed to be an Alembic and does look and feel different from the copies, but has only one truss rod... Anyone got info on that?

Title: Truss rod(s) on series basses
Post by: valvil on June 23, 2003, 02:14:12 PM

Hello jogi,
 
early Alembics had just one truss rod, later on 2 rods became the standard, I think sometime in the mid to late seventies, but I couldn't tell you exactly when; I am sure Mica can tell you, or one of our afcionados ( and there's quite a few) of Alembics early basses.  
However , to find out if you have the real McCoy there or not, find the serial number and post it here on the site for Mica to look up; she'll be able to tell you if it's the real thing plus all the info on its construction specs.
 
Good luck
 
Valentino

Title: Truss rod(s) on series basses
Post by: smichaels on June 23, 2003, 02:24:14 PM

I believe dual truss-rods were introduced in 78-79 models. Guitars and basses prior to this also had no truss-rod cover.
 
Sean

Title: Truss rod(s) on series basses
Post by: David Houck on June 23, 2003, 02:24:55 PM

I was told recently by a member of the group here that Alembic started using two truss rods in mid 1977.  To further what Val suggested, general info about serial numbers can be found here:
http://www.alembic.com/support/reference.html#sernum (http://www.alembic.com/support/reference.html#sernum)

Title: Truss rod(s) on series basses
Post by: mica on June 27, 2003, 05:17:38 PM

jogi - coudl you find a serial number on the bass? If it's an old one, you'll find it stamped on the very tippy-top of the peghead or if it's only middle aged stamped in the ebony fingerboard just below the 24th fret.  
 
All Alembics have a metal Alembic logo and a serial number. I also have some  information about fakes (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=395) you might want to read.