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Alembic products => Owning an Alembic => Serial Number / History Requests => Topic started by: rcowart on June 29, 2012, 08:23:39 AM

Title: Series 1 with 75-133 serial no.
Post by: rcowart on June 29, 2012, 08:23:39 AM

Hello I am looking for any info on this bass.  I have purchased and looking for the history of this item.

Title: Series 1 with 75-133 serial no.
Post by: room037 on June 29, 2012, 05:26:25 PM

Congrats !
The bass is nice early example.
Please show us the picture on Show case section.
 
Eiji

Title: Series 1 with 75-133 serial no.
Post by: rcowart on July 01, 2012, 05:27:39 AM

It's not in my hands yet. Should have it next week.

Title: Series 1 with 75-133 serial no.
Post by: hammer on July 01, 2012, 08:48:54 AM

Congratulations! Are you looking to do any upgrades to it in the near future or are you planning to use it as is?

Title: Series 1 with 75-133 serial no.
Post by: rcowart on July 01, 2012, 03:54:57 PM

Once in my hands I will evaluate condition. But plans are to restore as close to original condition befor puttin it to use.

Title: Series 1 with 75-133 serial no.
Post by: malthumb on July 03, 2012, 12:06:23 PM

Welcome to the Alembic Club and congrats on getting a nice vintage Alembic.  It'll probably take you about a half hour of noodling around on it to change your position to restore WHILE putting it to use.
 
I had a '74 that I got good use out of before sending it back to San Jose for TLC.

Title: Series 1 with 75-133 serial no.
Post by: rcowart on July 07, 2012, 01:39:15 PM

Just finished preliminary exam and workout.  All of the electronics work fine and without any noise.  The neck is straight and action also pretty good.  There are a few dings and some buckle rash on the back.  No cracking of the finish at all.  The bass also sounds great. The only real issue I have is this god awfull sticker. A piece of it has come off and exposed the wood below as it also took the finish coat off with it.  I need to get this sticker off.
 
Richard

Title: Series 1 with 75-133 serial no.
Post by: funkyjazzjunky on July 09, 2012, 07:42:41 AM

Try gently heating it to melt the glue w/o ruining the finish

Title: Series 1 with 75-133 serial no.
Post by: rcowart on July 09, 2012, 09:48:32 AM

Thanks,
 
I just so happen to have the legendary master luthier, Randy Wood only a half hour drive from my home.  I am taking it by his place to have him take a look.  Randy is really a great guy and a master at what he does.

Title: Series 1 with 75-133 serial no.
Post by: rcowart on July 20, 2012, 07:42:05 AM

Here are pictures of 75-133 before and after sticker removal.  My next tasks are the get her all cleaned up.    
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/394/136272.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/394/136273.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/394/136274.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/394/136275.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/394/136276.jpg)

Title: Series 1 with 75-133 serial no.
Post by: klinkepeter on July 20, 2012, 11:40:35 AM

very,very beautiful indeed,
have fun playing her,
Peter

Title: Series 1 with 75-133 serial no.
Post by: David Houck on July 20, 2012, 04:31:39 PM

Congrats on getting the sticker removed!  Looks great!

Title: Series 1 with 75-133 serial no.
Post by: rcowart on July 21, 2012, 07:28:38 AM

I am just glad the removal went well and actually better than my expectations.  Randy Wood also repaired a portion of the finish that came off when the previous owner attempted to remove it.  In looking at it you cannot tell if it was ever there. He really is a master at what he does and fortunate to have him  almost in my back yard.
 
Richard

Title: Series 1 with 75-133 serial no.
Post by: artswork99 on July 23, 2012, 01:22:27 PM

Great job! Beautiful bass with mojo.  Enjoy and Play it Healthy!  Art

Title: Series 1 with 75-133 serial no.
Post by: stout71 on July 23, 2012, 06:04:34 PM

Hey Richard!  Glad to see a fellow Savannah-ian in the group!  When you mentioned Randy Wood, I had to check.  I live in Atlanta now, but Savannah is where I'll always call home.  Congrats on this beauty!

Title: Series 1 with 75-133 serial no.
Post by: sonicus on July 23, 2012, 06:13:43 PM

The Bass looks much better now ! Congratulations_____

Title: Series 1 with 75-133 serial no.
Post by: rcowart on July 24, 2012, 06:44:59 AM

Hi Jerry! Its a small world indeed.  You probably know Beaver Felton if your from Savannah.  He and I both grew up playing together in various bands in the 70's .He and I were probably the first two Alembic owners in Savannah.   Not sure if it was Beaver or I who were the first.  I purchased a used 76 Series 1 LS and I believe he purchased his new.  I parted from my old Alembic but always wanted another thus the reason for this purchase.  Glad to meet you.  
 
Richard

Title: Series 1 with 75-133 serial no.
Post by: stout71 on July 24, 2012, 06:49:52 AM

Indeed it is a small world.  I know Beaver very well.  We both played in Shut Up & Drive for awhile (at different times, obviously), and he's who I purchased my custom 5-string from (still being built).  Check out the Shamrock in the FTC section.  You probably know Mark Vaquer too.  One of my best buds.  Glad to meet you too.

Title: Series 1 with 75-133 serial no.
Post by: herbbone on July 28, 2012, 04:18:58 PM

Very nice. It's a keeper not many old ones that nice out there. Is it a 32 or 34?

Title: Series 1 with 75-133 serial no.
Post by: rcowart on July 30, 2012, 07:55:34 AM

Its a 34.  Currently enjoying playing this one.