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Title: 76 series 1 thinking about a purchase
Post by: wfmandmusic on August 10, 2012, 08:58:44 AM

Does anyone by chance know anything about this bass? The Low End Bass Shop has it for sale and I'm thinking about it.Thanks
Ken
http://www.thelowend.net/thelowend/used-basses.html (http://www.thelowend.net/thelowend/used-basses.html)

Title: 76 series 1 thinking about a purchase
Post by: longhorncat on August 10, 2012, 10:53:30 PM

I know Brian is asking $3999 for it.

Title: 76 series 1 thinking about a purchase
Post by: s_wood on August 11, 2012, 09:30:07 AM

I haven't  seen the bass, but I have dealt with Brian Barrett before and he is commendably honest and knowledgable...a great guy who can be trusted.

Title: 76 series 1 thinking about a purchase
Post by: hammer on August 11, 2012, 01:30:17 PM

From the pics it seems to be in good condition. Though there are others who have a lot more expertise than I do with respect to the value of Alembics of this era, this would appear to be good deal if there are no unforeseen issues.

Title: 76 series 1 thinking about a purchase
Post by: wfmandmusic on August 13, 2012, 12:48:28 PM

Thanks everyone for the input. I really appreciate it.
Ken

Title: 76 series 1 thinking about a purchase
Post by: alembickoa on August 13, 2012, 04:24:34 PM

Have to agree...this guy has a pretty good rep. The bass is complete and clean. I say it's a go at 4K. Just my lowly opinion.

Title: 76 series 1 thinking about a purchase
Post by: gtrguy on August 14, 2012, 10:15:31 AM

I also know that having had him outbid me at the last second on an Alembic on EBay (that he resold at a higher price later on), that you can find similar basses for somewhat less money if you take a little time.
 
Good Luck!

Title: 76 series 1 thinking about a purchase
Post by: wfmandmusic on August 15, 2012, 04:54:17 AM

I found the build sheet in the archived section 2005. But the build card might be incorrect.
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Hi Brent,  
 
Here's what's in the instrument file:  
 
top: Birch  
body: Birch  
back: Birch  
neck: Maple and Walnut 34 scale  
fingerboard: Partridgewood (aka Granadillo) with mother of pearl inlays  
peghead veneers: Walnut  
originally made for: Rothschild (our distributor at the time)  
borthday: December 20, 1976  
 
From what I could tell, we haven't heard from this bass since the day we shipped it.