Author Topic: Smithsonian bass (sn #13) (Read 103 times)

lysosome · « **on:** June 08, 2006, 05:27:31 PM »

Can anyone give me any info about this bass, such as whereabouts, or where I might find some photos? Thanks!

mica · « **Reply #1 on:** June 08, 2006, 06:03:37 PM »

This is in a private collection. Here's a couple of other shots I have:

lysosome · « **Reply #2 on:** June 08, 2006, 06:16:27 PM »

Ah, that's so pretty. Thanks very much Mica!

eastcoastepic · « **Reply #3 on:** June 08, 2006, 08:28:40 PM »

Interesting how the Omega has evolved over the years. Could this be considered a 'shallow Omega'? Absolutely beautiful instrument...how much would this piece of history bring at sale/auction???

lysosome · « **Reply #4 on:** June 08, 2006, 08:35:55 PM »

Probably a pretty penny..being that it's #13, and in such great condition, and probably all original..I don't know. My guess is going to be overridden by someone who knows what theyre talking about, so I'll leave it to them!

lbpesq · « **Reply #5 on:** June 09, 2006, 07:17:32 AM »

There appears to have been quite a bit of evolution from Keavin's Old #12 to this one. I wonder if there's an Alembic missing link out there somewhere!

Bill, tgo

dela217 · « **Reply #6 on:** June 09, 2006, 08:34:02 AM »

Bill - The fretless bass in this thread is a 1974. It was made a couple of years after Keavin's bass. It's serial number is 74o13. The o being an alpha and not a number.

Michael