Author Topic: Seen in Natick: Series 1 six-string bass (narrow spacing) (Read 422 times)

kungfusheriff · « **on:** January 02, 2014, 08:40:40 AM »

http://www.musicgoround.com/p/100139/used-alembic-series-ii-6-string-bass

gtrguy · « **Reply #1 on:** January 02, 2014, 10:48:20 AM »

Kinda looks like a series I guitar or Bari strung with bass strings to me...

nnek · « **Reply #2 on:** January 04, 2014, 04:14:08 AM »

The spacing appears to be like a Fender VI. Definately looks to be a series I. Love the Koa! Would like to see a pic of the electronics cavity due to the replacement filter switch...

gtrguy · « **Reply #3 on:** January 04, 2014, 11:34:18 AM »

Yes, it does seem to have some intriguing brass plates on the back!

lbpesq · « **Reply #4 on:** January 04, 2014, 12:24:14 PM »

Definitely a Series I, not a II. While it does seem quite guitar-like, the tuning machines and pickups are more bass-like. I agree - essentially an Alembic Fender VI. And the extended bass horn is a bit unique, too.

Bill, tgo

hydrargyrum · « **Reply #5 on:** January 04, 2014, 01:33:35 PM »

The switches are different colors. It may have had repairs.

adriaan · « **Reply #6 on:** January 04, 2014, 02:13:44 PM »

The narrow string spacing was used more often on 6 string basses of the time.

I happened to try out a Bass VI in a shop yesterday, the spacing looks awfully similar. Will take some getting used to, for sure. (Otherwise, that Bass VI wouldn't really compare to a Series II, now would it?)

The backplates look to be a perfect fit, and there's quite a number of holes to drill. And I seem to remember there was a great shortage of chrome-finished toggles for a while, so the extent of the repair might be a replacement of a toggle switch that went south.

tmoney61092 · « **Reply #7 on:** January 05, 2014, 07:18:57 PM »

I agree, Alembic Bass VI is what I think it is, I'll inquire about the scale length, Bass VI's are 30. I would loooooove to own this bass as my current band is a 3 piece and I use a Bass VI for cool guitar/bass octave playing with my brother but don't have the cash for this beauty

~Taylor

jacko · « **Reply #8 on:** January 06, 2014, 03:50:19 AM »

the spacing looks very similar to Mike Pisanek's 6 string spoiler. I found I could only play it with a pick as the strings were too close together for fingerstyle.

Graeme

hgregs · « **Reply #9 on:** January 06, 2014, 07:00:20 AM »

called last week and was told 35in scale length. string spacing was under 10mm. spoke to kieth who was very eager to help.

tmoney61092 · « **Reply #10 on:** January 06, 2014, 10:05:55 AM »

yea i just got an email and he said it was 35, makes me wonder how this was tuned when it was first built? also I got photos galore from them and everything appears to be hooked up and functioning, if anyone is interested i can send them the pics as they are way too big to post!

~Taylor

keith_h · « **Reply #11 on:** January 06, 2014, 10:12:08 AM »

Did they measure correctly? 35 sounds odd for a Series 1 of this vintage.

Keith

tmoney61092 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 06, 2014, 10:30:00 AM »

that was my thought exactly Keith but since I can't buy the instrument I didn't want to waste their time :/

~Taylor

tmoney61092 · « **Reply #13 on:** January 28, 2014, 11:02:05 AM »

It's on eBay now for $6,500(sorry mobile won't let me copy the link :/)

~Taylor

bsee · « **Reply #14 on:** January 28, 2014, 08:26:27 PM »

There's a small chance I might get out there to look at this one Wednesday. I have no interest in buying it, but I can look it over and get correct dimensions. May discuss with them the difference between SI and SII. Does anyone have any particular questions?