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Alembic products => Owning an Alembic => Serial Number / History Requests => Topic started by: jazzyvee on January 31, 2013, 10:57:11 AM

Title: (x) 959235 USA Series I 5 String Bass
Post by: jazzyvee on January 31, 2013, 10:57:11 AM

I've recently agreed to buy this bass from a collector in Germany so just wondered what else Mica can let me know about it.  Am I right in thinking that a 1995 bass would not need the HF Noise modification?
 
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/394/149135.jpg)
 
 
 
It doesn't seem to have any special extra's just apart from maybe the burl maple top and the honey tint.
Jazzyvee

Title: 959235 USA Series I 5 String Bass
Post by: edwin on January 31, 2013, 06:54:13 PM

OK, now I think you are going to have one too many of this style!
 
Lovely bass!

Title: 959235 USA Series I 5 String Bass
Post by: mica on January 31, 2013, 07:09:27 PM

It's likely to have not had the upgrade by the year alone. You can peak under the hood and see if there are any trimmers with blue stickers installed on the preamp card.  
 
Looks really pretty, and you're only about 100 in line for the detail look-up

Title: 959235 USA Series I 5 String Bass
Post by: jacko on February 01, 2013, 04:14:55 AM

Nice bass Jazzy. Wish I'd seen it first - you already have an sII - no need for an s1 :-(
 
Graeme

Title: 959235 USA Series I 5 String Bass
Post by: moonliner on February 01, 2013, 07:37:16 AM

Love the finish! Congratulations!

Title: 959235 USA Series I 5 String Bass
Post by: jazzyvee on February 01, 2013, 08:28:03 AM

You are completely correct Jacko, but who ever needs an alembic. :-)
In reality, I'm probably gonna start downsizing once I have got used to the series basses and confident with them on gigs.  
 
If you are interested there is another Series I beauty on sale in Switzerland that was a featured custom of the month for 1999 Burl Beauty but it has  narrow string spacing so not suitable for me. It does however have  the most incredible burl maple top, back and and neat chrome plated hardware.
Maybe you could check that out.  
 
Jazzyvee

Title: 959235 USA Series I 5 String Bass
Post by: s_wood on February 06, 2013, 07:40:14 AM

Jazzy:
 
Killer bass....beautiful burl wood top, and I love the tint!  You and I both share a love for the Europa body with Series electronics...the perfect blend of ergonomics and tone!  Play her well!

Title: 959235 USA Series I 5 String Bass
Post by: pierreyves on February 06, 2013, 09:13:25 AM

well done Jazzy !!! nice bass

Title: 959235 USA Series I 5 String Bass
Post by: lbpesq on February 06, 2013, 09:23:19 AM

Jazzy:
 
Very pretty!  You planning on opening a store soon?
 
Hehehehe
 
Bill, tgo

Title: 959235 USA Series I 5 String Bass
Post by: jazzyvee on February 06, 2013, 09:25:45 AM

Thanks, I have to agree with you that for me also the Europa is the perfect shape for a 5 string Alembic bass. It's all paid for now and on it's way over so it should be here early next week from Germany all being well.  
 
I still have GAS for a recently made high spec Short scale 4 string Series I or II at which point I will sell off my black and purple basses to pay for it, then I'm finished with buying.

Title: 959235 USA Series I 5 String Bass
Post by: jazzyvee on February 06, 2013, 03:06:35 PM

I'm a mere pretender to your throne as a collector Bill. :-)
 
Which one is getting the most attention from you these days?
 
Jazzyvee

Title: 959235 USA Series I 5 String Bass
Post by: jazzyvee on June 17, 2013, 10:03:58 AM

Here is the build spec for my bass.  
 
Series I 5-String Bass
Burl Maple Top
Burl Maple Back
Mahogany body core
Natural Honeyburst finish
Purpleheart, maple, purpleheart triple veneer accent pinstripes
4-piece Maple and 3 Purpleheart, 34 scale neck
Ebony fingerboard
Abaloe oval Inlays
Side LED's
Polished brass  hardware
Series I pckups and electronics
 
jazzyvee

Title: Re: 959235 USA Series I 5 String Bass
Post by: jazzyvee on January 23, 2021, 01:26:42 AM

This bass is starting it’s 26th birthday this year.

Title: Re: 959235 USA Series I 5 String Bass
Post by: rv_bass on January 23, 2021, 05:43:06 AM

That’s a beautiful bass, Jazzyvee!  :)

Title: Re: (x) 959235 USA Series I 5 String Bass
Post by: jazzyvee on February 07, 2023, 11:56:36 PM

Just finished 10 trips round the sun with this one now and it's the most gigged of my series basses.

Title: Re: (x) 959235 USA Series I 5 String Bass
Post by: gearhed289 on February 08, 2023, 08:02:15 AM

So you're saying its a keeper then?  ;D Congrats, it's a gorgeous bass.