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Alembic products => Showcase => Signature Basses => Topic started by: deano on August 24, 2007, 12:16:02 PM

Title: Nord Dakota Arsenal
Post by: deano on August 24, 2007, 12:16:02 PM

As mentioned in the Introductions area, here is a photo of the ND Arsenal.
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/43429.jpg)
 
1968 vintage Hofner, 50th Anniversary American Standard Jazz, Coco Bolo Fantasy 00MK12429, 1999 Orion 5-String, Yahama.
 
Since I don't gig any longer, the combo amps are all I need.  Mostly, I play the SWR, although I suppose I could move enough air to rattle the windows if they were all daisy chained.  Hummm, interesting idea.  They're usually not that close together.  Maybe I should try it  
 
Dean

Title: Nord Dakota Arsenal
Post by: lowlife on August 24, 2007, 12:39:50 PM

Nice collection.  Yep, daisy-chain them at least once, just for the h**l of it  
 
Ellery (Lowlife)
 
(Message edited by lowlife on August 24, 2007)

Title: Nord Dakota Arsenal
Post by: FC Bass on August 24, 2007, 12:48:50 PM

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/43432.gif)

Title: Nord Dakota Arsenal
Post by: olieoliver on August 24, 2007, 01:14:42 PM

Very nice looking kiddos you have there.
 
Olie

Title: Nord Dakota Arsenal
Post by: eligilam on August 24, 2007, 01:52:53 PM

Looks like Bass Olympus:  Cocobolo Zeus flanked by lesser deities.
 
Great pic!
 
Will

Title: Nord Dakota Arsenal
Post by: chuck on August 24, 2007, 02:23:55 PM

The Hofner brings back fond memories.I purchased mine in 1970.
Nice family.
 
Chuck

Title: Nord Dakota Arsenal
Post by: malthumb on August 26, 2007, 07:34:47 AM

Dean,
 
Cool!  You have 00MK12429.  I have 00MKC12421 (also cocobolo).  We're nursery-mates!
 
Both of your basses are impressive!
 
Peace,
 
James

Title: Nord Dakota Arsenal
Post by: deano on August 27, 2007, 03:25:40 PM

Hey All,
Thanks for all of the nice comments; much appreciated.
 
I know this is the Alembic message board, but I have a question for Chuck if you're checking back.  The serial number of my Hofner is 2710.  This indicates a 1966, distributed by Selmer, date range according to the Hofner website.  Perhaps when I purchased it (in 1969, the dealer told me it was a new 1968) it was old inventory at Selmer or at the dealer.  Would you mind sharing the serial number of the Hofner you purchased in 1970?
 
James: We have sibling bass guitars in the 00MK1249x family.  We should have a family reunion in 2010 on their 10th birthday!  
 
Dean

Title: Nord Dakota Arsenal
Post by: chuck on August 27, 2007, 05:52:34 PM

Sorry Dean. That bass fell victim to my deamon ex wife about a year after I purchased it.
 
Chuck

Title: Nord Dakota Arsenal
Post by: deano on August 27, 2007, 07:26:02 PM

Chuck,
 
I have one of those, too.  Thanks anyway!
Dean