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Title: [SOLD]] 1977 Alembic Series 1 Bass MSB for sale
Post by: KR on February 12, 2025, 07:28:10 PM
Selling my nice condition original early 1977 Series 1 Medium scale 4-string. A few dings and a couple of finish chips here and there, but in better condition than most basses this age. Nicely set-up and in easy playing condition. Beautiful top on this one, and it has a nice additional veneer between the core and the back/top. Original case, cord, and supply. I put an adjustable nut on it, and will include the original nut. Original playable frets. No cracks or breaks. Electronics have been to Alembic and any needed tweaking was done by RW. No upgrade was needed for this bass. Lower 48 buyers and local Los Angeles area pickup welcome. Buyer pays actual shipping. $6100.00 
top: Bird's-eye Maple
accent: Purpleheart laminates
body: Mahogany
back: Bird's-eye Maple
Peghead veneer: Zebrawood
neck: Maple and Purpleheart
inlays: not recorded, but looks like mother of pearl from here
originally made for: Rothschild
birthday: February 11, 1977
Title: Re: 1977 Series 1 MSB for sale
Post by: edwardofhuncote on February 13, 2025, 03:31:46 AM
That bass would make a good dog break his leash. One of my favorites!
Title: Re: 1977 Series 1 MSB for sale
Post by: tkotmk42 on February 13, 2025, 08:41:03 AM
Hello, very nice bass!   PM sent.   Thanks!
Title: Re: 1977 Series 1 MSB for sale
Post by: KR on February 13, 2025, 08:48:21 AM
That bass would make a good dog break his leash. One of my favorites!
Hi Greg, this bass is the loudest acoustically that I have ever heard. A very nice example, and the case is in pretty decent shape, too, it was really well cared for. It belonged to a guitar player in Texas. I've had it for 8 years?
Title: Re: 1977 Series 1 MSB for sale
Post by: KR on February 13, 2025, 09:45:19 AM
I wanted to add that I have 6K in this bass. I appreciate the current offers, but it's priced fairly and no sales tax, so I'm firm on the price. Thanks, Keith
Title: Re: 1977 Series 1 MSB for sale
Post by: rv_bass on February 13, 2025, 12:01:01 PM
Nice bass, Keith 😊
Title: Re: 1977 Series 1 MSB for sale
Post by: KR on February 13, 2025, 12:14:47 PM
Nice bass, Keith 😊
Hey Rob. Thanks.
Title: Re: 1977 Alembic Series 1 Bass MSB for sale
Post by: Quasar1 on February 13, 2025, 04:06:33 PM
Wow  :o :o :o

That is some eye candy  :D :D :D

Thank you for the great photos
Title: Re: 1977 Alembic Series 1 Bass MSB for sale
Post by: KR on February 13, 2025, 04:28:24 PM
Maple is so nice. I'm surely going to miss this one, but I have a custom (also maple) on the way.
Title: Re: 1977 Alembic Series 1 Bass MSB for sale
Post by: Impathological on February 13, 2025, 11:19:45 PM
What kind of payment methods do you take? Thanks
Title: Re: 1977 Alembic Series 1 Bass MSB for sale
Post by: KR on February 14, 2025, 08:54:41 AM
Please mark this bass as sold. Thanks for your interest everyone.
Title: Re: 1977 Alembic Series 1 Bass MSB for sale
Post by: jazzyvee on February 14, 2025, 10:40:33 AM
I posted a link to this on one of the facebook Alembic groups. Did the buyer see it there?
Title: Re: 1977 Alembic Series 1 Bass MSB for sale
Post by: StephenR on February 14, 2025, 10:53:36 AM
Congratulations on the sale. As always hoping this was bought by someone to play, not flip.
Title: Re: 1977 Alembic Series 1 Bass MSB for sale
Post by: hdfixer on February 14, 2025, 11:50:47 AM
77-624 will remain in the Club and joyously played as frequently as possible!  I also own 77-623, its medium scale fraternal twin, a delightful instrument, so I couldn't pass this one up!
Title: Re: 1977 Alembic Series 1 Bass MSB for sale
Post by: KR on February 14, 2025, 12:08:15 PM
Thanks Chris. It has a big sound, and the filters on this particular bass are really responsive after RW tweaked it. He replaced an FET, the ribbon harness, jacks, and one trim pot. 
Title: Re: [SOLD]] 1977 Alembic Series 1 Bass MSB for sale
Post by: StephenR on February 14, 2025, 12:11:03 PM
Great news... enjoy your new bass Chris!
Title: Re: [SOLD]] 1977 Alembic Series 1 Bass MSB for sale
Post by: pauldo on February 14, 2025, 03:37:40 PM
77-624 will remain in the Club and joyously played as frequently as possible!  I also own 77-623, its medium scale fraternal twin, a delightful instrument, so I couldn't pass this one up!

Absolutely beautiful!  Congratulations. 
Title: Re: [SOLD]] 1977 Alembic Series 1 Bass MSB for sale
Post by: edwardofhuncote on February 14, 2025, 05:39:20 PM
Delighted. Congratulations & Compliments.  8)


FWIW, 624 there just had a 'Birthday', this past week along with 623 and my own charge, 621 last week. We're only missing a few numbers from early '77 now.