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Title: Need Some Info On A Series 1, Please
Post by: James Patrick Lykens (bassment) on March 23, 2003, 08:07:02 PM

I just bought an used '77 or '78 Series 1 with what is I guess a serial # of 964A.  Could I get some info on this if possible.  It is really amazing I was just wondering if I can find some production history...usual stuff.  Thanks.

Title: Need Some Info On A Series 1, Please
Post by: mica on March 25, 2003, 04:02:26 PM

Here's the information about 77-764A SSB
 
top & back: Persian Walnut
core: Mahogany
neck through body: Maple and Purpleheart short scale
fingerboard: Ebony with mother of pearl inlays
peghead veneers: Avodire & Zebrawood
originally sold to: Rothschild (our distributor at the time)
birthday: February 16, 1978
No repair or other history
 
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Title: Need Some Info On A Series 1, Please
Post by: James Patrick Lykens (bassment) on March 29, 2003, 04:35:04 PM

Great!
 
     Thanks Mica!  You have been a great help!  Now I know what this beauty is made of.  I thought it was a short scale when I saw it, but wasn't sure.
     It could use some body work.  What is the price to get it refurnished?  I figure it isn't cheap.  But I was just wondering.

Title: Need Some Info On A Series 1, Please
Post by: mica on March 30, 2003, 05:28:18 PM

Refinishing runs about $950 these days. It includes carfeully sanding off the old paint and repainting the instrument with a clear gloss or satin rubout. We also include a fret mill if needed (or a discount on refretting if required) and clean all the brass parts, including refinishing the tailpiece.  
 
You'll also get a discount on any other parts required for a full restoration (backplates, knobs, etc) if you get them while we're doing the refinishing. Count on the instrument being away for a good 8-10 weeks as the finishing process takes the longest of any operation.