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Title: 1976 Series I Long Scale Omega Xlnt Condition Shedua original case etc
Post by: sonofa_lembic on April 01, 2025, 09:10:34 AM

A very close friend of mine has allowed me to represent the sale of his 1976 Series I Omega bass.  Condition is excellent and includes original case, power supply, cable, finish etc.  Strap buttons are replaced.  Top and back are shedua and the core is mahogany.  He is asking $6K.  If interested, please contact me via PM, and I will put you in contact with the seller. 

Title: Re: 1976 Series I Long Scale Omega Xlnt Condition Shedua original case etc
Post by: Quasar1 on April 01, 2025, 10:26:47 AM

Amazing
Gorgeous
Outrageous
Stunning

Give me a few moments to recover and I will think up some more superlatives

Thanks for the photos 📸

Supreme eye candy 🍬

Title: Re: 1976 Series I Long Scale Omega Xlnt Condition Shedua original case etc
Post by: KR on April 01, 2025, 10:57:41 AM

Louis Johnson called...

Title: Re: 1976 Series I Long Scale Omega Xlnt Condition Shedua original case etc
Post by: StephenR on April 01, 2025, 12:01:52 PM

Sweet bass for sure! Looking at the single truss-rod and wondering when they started using the double truss-rod? My 78 Series bass was completed in June of that year and by then they were using the double-truss rods.

Title: Re: 1976 Series I Long Scale Omega Xlnt Condition Shedua original case etc
Post by: Notachemist on April 01, 2025, 12:19:37 PM

What an actual stunner - and it even has a single channel truss rod - unusual for an Alembic, but very interesting, none the less. Sometimes, I think it's best to live in "blissful" ignorance, because once you have experienced, and heard, a Series in person, it's probably quite difficult to settle for anything less. If I didn't live across the pond, it would be tempting.

Good luck with the sale! ;D

Title: Re: 1976 Series I Long Scale Omega Xlnt Condition Shedua original case etc
Post by: sonofa_lembic on April 03, 2025, 06:21:55 AM

Single truss rods were used up to 1976.  They started using the double rods in 1977.  I have had many single rod Alembics over the years, and they work great.  They also did not add truss rod covers until 1977.  If you will notice on this particular bass, the fingerboard dimensions are a bit narrower than standard.  A custom order I would imagine. I will confirm neck dimensions and report back.

Title: Re: 1976 Series I Long Scale Omega Xlnt Condition Shedua original case etc
Post by: sonofa_lembic on April 03, 2025, 09:04:16 AM

Looks to have a 1.5" nut and a 1.75" width at the body.  Definitely a custom order bass.

Title: Re: 1976 Series I Long Scale Omega Xlnt Condition Shedua original case etc
Post by: rv_bass on April 03, 2025, 03:37:39 PM

This is a beauty for sure!

Title: Re: 1976 Series I Long Scale Omega Xlnt Condition Shedua original case etc
Post by: musashi on April 17, 2025, 12:07:53 PM

Hey Trevor,

I sent you a private email regarding the bass.  Thanks.