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Alembic products => Owning an Alembic => Troubleshooting => Topic started by: jazzyvee on October 30, 2015, 11:25:05 AM

Title: What's this all about?
Post by: jazzyvee on October 30, 2015, 11:25:05 AM

Just giving my bass a look over and noticed this cut/slot either side of the neck core. inside. It's not something I'm worried about it just looks a different construction method not noticed on my other basses.
 
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Title: What's this all about?
Post by: terryc on October 30, 2015, 11:48:07 AM

Looks like the core wings has been made from two pieces of mahogany although you would see it from the side of the bass!!!

Title: What's this all about?
Post by: jazzyvee on October 30, 2015, 12:15:20 PM

Yeah Terry that is what I looked for when I noticed. It doesn't look like it's two pieces. I wondered if it was the way in for the jigsaw to make the hollow core.

Title: What's this all about?
Post by: FC Bass on October 30, 2015, 12:28:02 PM

I don't think my '79 has those cuts, maybe custom ordered version of obscured F holes? :-)

Title: What's this all about?
Post by: mica on October 31, 2015, 03:05:48 PM

It's simply the hollowing access - the bandsaw has to start cutting somewhere. It's completely normal. We tend to aim it between pickups if possible now, and it's also glued up with a shim veneer as well.  
 
Since this bass has obviously been refinished, you should make sure the shielding in the electronics cavity wasn't painted over - it's actually something I wind up seeing too frequently in refinishes.