Author Topic: 1975 Alembic Series I Guitar on eBay (Read 367 times)

sonicus · « **on:** March 20, 2011, 09:13:18 AM »

http://cgi.ebay.com/1975-Alembic-Series-One-6-String-Guitar-/120700035481?pt=Guitar&hash=item1c1a486199#ht_4158wt_1141

For The Guitar Players . What are your thoughts on this one ?

tbrannon · « **Reply #1 on:** March 20, 2011, 09:30:48 AM »

Beautiful guitar... I love the old cream and brown pickups. I'm sure you've seen the question, but there doesn't appear to be a power supply with the guitar, just the cable.

pace · « **Reply #2 on:** March 20, 2011, 11:22:44 AM »

I'm willing to bet that at some point this guitar went back to Santa Rosa for some new pickups. The original ones would've matched the humcanceler, no?

tdukes · « **Reply #3 on:** March 20, 2011, 12:09:24 PM »

My guess is Mahogany/Maple neck and maple back, but this is almost certainly wrong. Anybody with a better guess? I would have guessed a zebrawood back paired with the top. Was this type of contrast common?

Todd.

cozmik_cowboy · « **Reply #4 on:** March 20, 2011, 02:23:38 PM »

I'd guess it's mahogany core, koa back, walnut-&-maple neck. I know it's yummy!

Peter

pace · « **Reply #5 on:** March 20, 2011, 03:39:03 PM »

I'm almost positive the neck is Walnut and Maple.
My first guess is Zebrawood/Myrtle/Walnut for the body.
Aside from the Zebrawood, everything else the typical fare for this run of Small Standard instruments.

tdukes · « **Reply #6 on:** March 20, 2011, 05:28:11 PM »

I have decided to bid on this one. I already have a blue box to use with it. I hope it is not too neck heavy. Can anyone with one similar comment on the balance?

Wish me luck,
Todd.

room037 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 20, 2011, 06:22:28 PM »

Hi,
This guitar is good old example.
My guess is Zebra top, Birch core, Walnut back.
My 75-145, 75-147, 75-150 have Birch core and looks are just like it.
I agree Walnut & Maple neck.

I think the guitar is not too neck heavy.
My 75-145 SSB is not to dive.
Back strap pin is correct position for the balance, nowhere the other.

Eiji

pace · « **Reply #8 on:** March 21, 2011, 07:08:49 AM »

The more I look at the back, I'm actually thinking Koa....

Todd, My 75-137 is practically the same guitar, and it balances perfect~ remember the SS guitars are about 5 inches shorter than a 30.75 bass. Good luck on the auction!!!!

tdukes · « **Reply #9 on:** March 21, 2011, 08:19:14 AM »

Thanks! I hope I get a chance to see how it balances. Auction ends sometime on Friday.

Todd.

mica · « **Reply #10 on:** March 21, 2011, 02:06:28 PM »

I could peek - but I would guess Walnut for the back without a record.

musashi · « **Reply #11 on:** March 21, 2011, 05:12:54 PM »

Hello Eiji,

Do you now have 75-150 as referred to here:
http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/97354.html?1300721317

?

room037 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 21, 2011, 08:03:17 PM »

No, 75-145 is mine.
Others are reference.

Eiji

tdukes · « **Reply #13 on:** March 25, 2011, 08:56:35 PM »

Well. Apparently $3629 wasn't enough to take home the prize. I'll have to wait for the next one. I didn't really expect this one to go that high.

Todd.

lbpesq · « **Reply #14 on:** March 26, 2011, 09:50:04 AM »

The selling price surprised me too, especially in light of the fact that it doesn't come with the power supply. I guess if I ever decide to sell The Other One, my '76 Series I guitar, I'll put some cream colored pickups in first! It's true blonds have more fun! hehehehe

Bill, tgo