Author Topic: Nice 1980 Series I (Read 467 times)

ampeglb100 · « **on:** March 09, 2010, 09:59:45 PM »

Friggin' dope...

http://www.bassspecialties.com/basses_used.html

Andy

poor_nigel · « **Reply #1 on:** March 09, 2010, 10:10:40 PM »

Is that a Macassar ebony series bass for under under $4,000? If so, I am so sorry I am cash poor right now.

jazzyvee · « **Reply #2 on:** March 09, 2010, 11:42:28 PM »

That is a real beauty.!!!
I want it!!!

Jazzyvee

glocke · « **Reply #3 on:** March 10, 2010, 03:15:53 AM »

hmm...if i had access to that kind of cash now id be all over it..

gregduboc · « **Reply #4 on:** March 10, 2010, 06:22:53 AM »

I don't regret my new SC by no means, but man, if I had not spent the money there, this was going to be it!
Beautiful.

Greg

mike1762 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 10, 2010, 06:33:06 AM »

I'm seriously thinking about this one. Is a Series I small body less neck heavy than a SC (does the body weight more)? If that's really Macassar ebony I bet it's much heavier than my maple topped SC. I love playing my SC, but the neck dive REALLY bugs me.

adriaan · « **Reply #6 on:** March 10, 2010, 07:11:31 AM »

Actually listed as a medium scale, so that's pretty unusual for a Small Body bass.

The top sort of reminds me of quarter-sawn zebrawood, but for all I know it might be macassar ebony.

mike1762 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 10, 2010, 08:02:49 AM »

I called the store: It IS a medium scale (32) and has serious neck dive. The top and back are PROBABLY Zebrawood. I'm not sure what's in the neck: the guy says it's too dark for Purpleheart but too light for Ebony. I was going to pull the trigger if it was a short-scale.

sonicus · « **Reply #8 on:** March 10, 2010, 10:51:31 AM »

It is gone.

sonicus · « **Reply #9 on:** March 10, 2010, 10:53:24 AM »

Been swiped !

LOL __ who done it ?

dshade43 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 10, 2010, 02:17:42 PM »

In Jim Carey's famous words from Liar, Liar it was me.

I've been dying for a 4 string Series I. Medium scale should help me out as I'm a mid sized guy. You recall I've got the 8 string series I which is truly amazing. I need something for the other 3 sets every night.

keith_h · « **Reply #11 on:** March 10, 2010, 02:21:21 PM »

Congrats Dennis. You will need to post pics once the bass arrives.

Keith

ampeglb100 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 10, 2010, 04:36:09 PM »

Damn, I should have asked for a commission on this post! Nice snag!

Andy

dshade43 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 10, 2010, 05:16:13 PM »

Yeah Andy, you started my day. I haven't been able to think about anything else all day. It arrives on Friday.

I keep looking at zebra wood basses but don't see any that look like this. The back and headstock look much like Zebra wood, but the front is broader and darker than most on the club site. Any other thoughts?

gregduboc · « **Reply #14 on:** March 10, 2010, 05:35:53 PM »

Congratulations Andy.
I guess it fell into your lap (no pun intended!) as you wished.
That is a beautiful purchase, and a quick one too!
Enjoy it!

Greg