Author Topic: Series One Come and Gone (Read 390 times)

olieoliver · « **Reply #15 on:** July 07, 2009, 08:48:46 PM »

Is it not stamped into the end of the tuning head? Look and see it should be there.

OO

adriaan · « **Reply #16 on:** July 08, 2009, 02:44:38 AM »

Looks like koa to me. Tasty!

dela217 · « **Reply #17 on:** July 08, 2009, 03:20:38 AM »

If it's an 81, the serial number could be stamped on the fingerboard between the last fret and the truss rod cover. Look close as I have one that has almost disappeared.

jedisan · « **Reply #18 on:** July 08, 2009, 10:04:48 AM »

Yep, spectacular koa top. Man, I just love figured koa. I think it's my favorite.
I'll bet the s/n is at the end of the fretboard too.

toddharris · « **Reply #19 on:** July 08, 2009, 02:30:00 PM »

So, the serial number is worn off the wood and I'll be seeing if I can retrieve it. Was in touch with Mica today to find out about restoration and will be sending the bass to Alembic shortly - very excited to restore the bass and use it playing out. Thanks to everyone for their suggestions. Just read every Series I FAQ and learned more than I have in a long time - this is a wonderful and helpful community. Thanks again, Todd

toddharris · « **Reply #20 on:** July 08, 2009, 03:38:11 PM »

dadabass2001 · « **Reply #21 on:** July 08, 2009, 03:58:17 PM »

That certainly does look like tasty Koa.
Again, congratulations Todd.
Mike

David Houck · « **Reply #22 on:** July 08, 2009, 07:51:59 PM »

That last picture looks very nice!

chrisalembic · « **Reply #23 on:** July 09, 2009, 07:21:13 AM »

man what a beautiful looking older series one!! i love koa.

kungfusheriff · « **Reply #24 on:** July 09, 2009, 07:35:21 AM »

Very nice. I'm tempted to believe the koa was cut from the same log as one of my '82s. The figuring is almost identical, judging by your picture.

toddharris · « **Reply #25 on:** July 09, 2009, 08:29:12 AM »

I'd love to see a picture of your Koa series bass. I was able to make out the year 82 at the bass of the fretboard. I haven't posted pictures of the back but will tonight - it also has a great grain pattern.

the_mule · « **Reply #26 on:** July 09, 2009, 11:00:58 AM »

Chances are that you can also find the serial number stamped in the wood under the pickups.
Been there, done that!

Wilfred

toddharris · « **Reply #27 on:** July 11, 2009, 09:34:50 AM »

Author Topic: Series One Come and Gone (Read 390 times)

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