I have ask several times for a full disclosure of the serial number and it appears that the seller is selling for an owner. It does not appear that the seller is willing to release the serial number at this point in the auction, Here is his reply verbatim , quote ;_____ I have been buying and selling guitars for more than 50 years... I do appreciate you help. I understand the identification importance and the historical value of serial numbers. I can tell you how many digits there are, (you already know) I could tell you the first and last digits. Publishing the serial creates a set of problems in addition to the ones that you have presented. Thanks for your interest and your patience.
- sergey_hanna end quote.
ALSO ,_____ quote;I check the list, at Alembic, before I put it up for Auction. We are a licensed second hand dealer. Every item that we take in the store is reported to the police department.
- sergey_hanna end quote.
I expressed to Sergay Hanna , that the nature of my inquiry had no intent of disrespect or or had no accusatory intention in any way and that I was trying to make him aware of what questions potential buyers will be asking him for . I told him that a serial number is important to potential Alembic buyers for this item. It is possible that he is dealing with an owner that does not want him to list the serial number, for what reason is not clear to me at this time . If there is one of you out there that might know the serial number to this Bass by means of a picture record link then we will be ahead of this situation .
I think I have done all that I can do to help clear the fog. If you want to call the seller, he has listed his phone number on eBay and therefore it appears that this could be a completely legitimate scenario , maybe he will tell you the serial number if you call him and ask .
Happy bidding friends !
