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Title: My new "old" '77 Series I Tenor
Post by: Manfred de Rooy (mdrdvp) on January 05, 2003, 04:02:57 PM

Alembic 1977 Series I Tenor bass.(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/2883.jpg)

Title: My new "old" '77 Series I Tenor
Post by: Valentino Villevieille (valvil) on January 06, 2003, 02:58:28 PM

Very nice, Manfred,
 
that's the first Tenor bass I've seen..I'm curious, what's the tuning on it? I used to have a short scale SC that I had strung ADGC, but I think I'd like something a little higher in range but still with a bass feel.
 
Valentino

Title: My new "old" '77 Series I Tenor
Post by: Manfred de Rooy (mdrdvp) on January 07, 2003, 03:32:27 AM

Hi Valentino,
 
Actually, there is nothing special to see. It is tuned ADGC right now, but I will change that to normal tuning. I'm waiting for an answer about adjustment of the truss rod. Maybe you know. Do I have to adjust it?
 
While I'm typing this, I have your bass in mind. Do you have a proper picture of it. Non compressed. As a graphic designer I want to change the backgound behind the bass and I'm trying to do some other graphic stuff with it. Just for fun. Maybe in 3-D. If you have it and if you don't mind, please e-mail it to me.
 
Thanks...
Manfred

Title: My new "old" '77 Series I Tenor
Post by: Valentino Villevieille (valvil) on January 07, 2003, 12:01:58 PM

Unfortunately I do not have a picture of my old SC.   Regarding the truss rod, you probably will need to adjust it.  But that's easy to do.
 
Good luck
 
Valentino

Title: My new "old" '77 Series I Tenor
Post by: Manfred de Rooy (mdrdvp) on January 07, 2003, 01:44:50 PM

Hi again,
 
 
No, that's not what I meant, regarding the pictures. I'll show you what I'm talking about soon. I don't know if it works, but I'll give it a try. You'll hear from me.
 
Peace,
Manfred

Title: My new "old" '77 Series I Tenor
Post by: Brian Ceasar (bbe1020) on January 07, 2003, 04:18:15 PM

Beautiful bass! Very well taken care of too... Is that a walnut top?

Title: My new "old" '77 Series I Tenor
Post by: Manfred de Rooy (mdrdvp) on January 08, 2003, 04:10:42 AM

Hello Brian,
 
Thanks. No, it's a Koa top. This bass has been refinished just before I bought it. But, now wood damage at all. I'm very happy with it.
 
Best,
Manfred

Title: My new "old" '77 Series I Tenor
Post by: mica on February 07, 2003, 12:09:38 PM

Could you post a picture of the back of the body too?

Title: My new "old" '77 Series I Tenor
Post by: Manfred de Rooy (mdrdvp) on February 07, 2003, 12:52:53 PM

Here are two pictures, one from the backside plus one from the bridge (pretty clean for 24 years). Don't you agree?  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/3380.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/3381.jpg)