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Alembic products => Owning an Alembic => Serial Number / History Requests => Topic started by: toddharris on April 28, 2011, 07:00:26 AM

Title: (x) 74 Series one missing serial number 74-86
Post by: toddharris on April 28, 2011, 07:00:26 AM

Hi Mica,
 I just found information that may help identify the serial number for my series I. Turns out another member posted a photo from their own archives that appears to be a perfect match in terms of the wood grain.  
He (room037) posted the photo and he has it listed as 74-86.
Would you be able to lookup and post the build record for that bass?
I'm re-posting my picture of the re-finished bass for the sake of comparison.  When it was re-wired, the pickups changed positions - the darker one was moved to the bass position.
 
Thanks very much, Todd
Here is the link:
http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/61876.html?1237003320 (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=11832)

Title: (x) 74 Series one missing serial number 74-86
Post by: toddharris on April 28, 2011, 07:04:38 AM

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/394/103153.jpg)

Title: (x) 74 Series one missing serial number 74-86
Post by: mica on December 18, 2015, 06:58:49 PM

I think Eiji has solved your problem. The card for 86 was filed away in correctly, but I managed to find it today! From looking at all the images I have of this bass, and with Eiji's impeccable record keeping, we all know know this bass' true identity. Here's the SCANT details from the file:
 
serial number: 74-86
top: Maple (Western)
body: Mahogany
back: Maple (Western)
neck: 5-piece Walnut and Maple
scale: 30.75 short
peghead veneers: Flame Mahogany (sample)
controls: PF6
 
There is an undated note of a new owner in Virginia, and now I can add you.
 
Hi number 86! So glad we know your name now!

Title: (x) 74 Series one missing serial number 74-86
Post by: edwardofhuncote on December 18, 2015, 07:33:43 PM

Yes Virginia, there is an Alembic here!!! Sorry... had to. =)
 
Love seeing these vintage ones!

Title: (x) 74 Series one missing serial number 74-86
Post by: toddharris on December 18, 2015, 07:44:53 PM

Phenomenal work, research and result. Eiji, Mica, you're the best.  C'mon, where's the photographic history of early Series basse?  First volume is a series!

Title: (x) 74 Series one missing serial number 74-86
Post by: toddharris on December 18, 2015, 07:45:04 PM

Phenomenal work, research and result. Eiji, Mica, you're the best.  C'mon, where's the photographic history of early Series basse?  First volume is a series!

Title: (x) 74 Series one missing serial number 74-86
Post by: room037 on December 19, 2015, 08:58:56 AM

Hi Todd,
 
Nice result !