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Alembic products => Owning an Alembic => Serial Number / History Requests => Topic started by: vegasvic21 on August 07, 2011, 07:06:45 AM

Title: 064465420 I think - 86S3884
Post by: vegasvic21 on August 07, 2011, 07:06:45 AM

I found this number on the inside cover for the electronics and also the plate covering the truss rods.
 
I would like the info on my bass as well as an approximate current and replacement value for insurance if possible.
 
thanks!!!
 
Vic

Title: 064465420 I think - 86S3884
Post by: tbrannon on August 07, 2011, 07:44:29 AM

Hi Vic- welcome to the Alembic Forum.
 
The first two numbers of the serial number will be the year it was produced- so as you have it, the instrument was built in 2006.  The 3rd character should be a letter.  That letter will tell you what model you have.  So rather than a '4' there, what you have is a letter.  
 
If the numbers/letter are hard to read, I'm guessing it might be that the '06 you're reading is '86 and that you're dealing with a 25 year old engraving on the truss rod cover... that would make it harder to read.  
 
If you can post or drop a link to a couple pictures of the instruments, we could probably help out here while you wait for the official look-up from Mica.  
 
Toby

Title: 064465420 I think - 86S3884
Post by: vegasvic21 on August 07, 2011, 08:02:48 AM

Thanks for the reply!!! Actually I found a stamp on the last fret I think it is 86S3884 it is really worn...I know its a spoiler cause i had the exact same one  back in the early 80's. Here is a couple pics too THANKS!!
 
 
 

Title: 064465420 I think - 86S3884
Post by: artswork99 on August 07, 2011, 08:05:07 AM

Vic, the number that you show in the thread title does not appear to be a valid serial number for an Alembic instrument.  I too suggest taking some pictures of the instrument so that others can help identify.  Once a correct serial number is established I will change the title to reflect the correction.  Art

Title: 064465420 I think - 86S3884
Post by: artswork99 on August 07, 2011, 08:10:45 AM

Thanks for the pics Vic.  I did change the title to reflect the proper serial number.

Title: 064465420 I think - 86S3884
Post by: tbrannon on August 07, 2011, 08:27:43 AM

Looks like a zebrawood topped Spoiler to me.  Fantastic looking top and it looks like a Mahogany body from what you can see in a couple pictures.  
 
Nice bass!!

Title: 064465420 I think - 86S3884
Post by: vegasvic21 on August 08, 2011, 02:02:32 AM

Thanks tbrannon!!

Title: 064465420 I think - 86S3884
Post by: vegasvic21 on December 24, 2011, 03:31:26 AM

Hi
 
Any news on my request??