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Title: Series I electronics upgrade?>
Post by: 57basstra on July 01, 2006, 11:15:06 PM

When discussions come around to the older model Series basses, frequently it will be said that a particular instrument has or has not had the electronics upgrade. What year models of instruments are we talking about that NEED to have the electronics upgraded? About how much is the upgrade? Thanks guys!

Title: Series I electronics upgrade?>
Post by: adriaan on July 02, 2006, 05:37:21 AM

You need the upgrade if you're picking up a lot of mobile phone signals, and/or static. This can be worse in some places rather than others, so if you travel around a lot it might be a good precaution.

Title: Series I electronics upgrade?>
Post by: 57basstra on July 02, 2006, 07:18:58 AM

Adriaan..Thanks. Perhaps you can 'amplify' the answer for me as well. Your response serves me well if I already have a Series bass and detect this phenomenon. I am looking for a Series and am trying to avoid a complication that could be evaded up front, So, Are all Series basses subject to this condition, without regard to year model? Or are there  certain (or approximate) year models that's are prone to this. For example, Series basses made after 1985 are not as apt to pick up the ancillary noise. Or, is it any given bass on any given day (or night) in any possible combination of scenarios? Perhaps no easy answer. Also, does the electronics upgrade make the basses sound differently than they did as originals out of the factory? Where I'm headed with this is a question I am working to answer: Do I pursue getting an older model Series, 1985 or older or look toward a newer model (in order to avoid the unwanted noise)? Thanks for the response....

Title: Series I electronics upgrade?>
Post by: FC Bass on July 02, 2006, 07:47:30 AM

Hi there! Have you seen this one? Posted by Mica  http://club.alembic.com/Images/16271/16310.html?1107541987 (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=268)
Might be helpfull...
 
Cheers!
F.C.
 
(Message edited by fc_spoiler on July 02, 2006)

Title: Series I electronics upgrade?>
Post by: keavin on July 02, 2006, 08:09:30 AM

for instance my 1972 Bass (old#12) does'nt have any  noise problems it's Very quiet still to this Day.

Title: Series I electronics upgrade?>
Post by: yggdrasil on July 02, 2006, 09:13:36 AM

I've had 2 1977 Series 1 basses.
One needed (& received) the upgrade; the other ( which is my current Series)is quiet as anything with no upgrade.

Title: Series I electronics upgrade?>
Post by: David Houck on July 02, 2006, 10:45:39 AM

There is a dated (i.e. the prices would no longer be valid) thread that might be of some help here (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=15132).

Title: Series I electronics upgrade?>
Post by: 57basstra on July 02, 2006, 03:16:02 PM

Thanks fellows. That's exactly the information I was looking for. You know, the journey is a big part of the fun so my 'fact finding'  on the Series models really has me thinking...Hope everyone has a safe and happy Fourth of July!

Title: Series I electronics upgrade?>
Post by: dela217 on July 02, 2006, 07:26:28 PM

Keavin - My 1972 Alembic is perfectly quiet too!    I wish my '81 Series II was as quiet.

Title: Series I electronics upgrade?>
Post by: keavin on July 03, 2006, 02:19:39 PM

Hey dela217,if your 81 seriesII is making noise, give it a shot whisky Man!

Title: Series I electronics upgrade?>
Post by: palembic on July 03, 2006, 02:37:23 PM

Hips ...hips ...yodelihow ...gif dem twoooo ...hops!
I'd be quiet!
 
PTBO

Title: Series I electronics upgrade?>
Post by: 57basstra on July 04, 2006, 08:00:26 AM

Sounds like the party started early! Have a happy and Safe Fourth of July everyone!