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olieoliver

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« Reply #15 on: July 07, 2009, 08:48:46 PM »
Is it not stamped into the end of the tuning head? Look and see it should be there.
 
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« Reply #16 on: July 08, 2009, 02:44:38 AM »
Looks like koa to me. Tasty!
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« Reply #17 on: July 08, 2009, 03:20:38 AM »
If it's an 81, the serial number could be stamped on the fingerboard between the last fret and the truss rod cover.  Look close as I have one that has almost disappeared.
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« Reply #18 on: July 08, 2009, 10:04:48 AM »
Yep, spectacular koa top. Man, I just love figured koa. I think it's my favorite.
I'll bet the s/n is at the end of the fretboard too.
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« Reply #19 on: July 08, 2009, 02:30:00 PM »
So, the serial number is worn off the wood and I'll be seeing if I can retrieve it.  Was in touch with Mica today to find out about restoration and will be sending the bass to Alembic shortly - very excited to restore the bass and use it playing out. Thanks to everyone for their suggestions. Just read every Series I FAQ and learned more than I have in a long time - this is a wonderful and helpful community.  Thanks again, Todd
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« Reply #20 on: July 08, 2009, 03:38:11 PM »
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« Reply #21 on: July 08, 2009, 03:58:17 PM »
That certainly does look like tasty Koa.
Again, congratulations Todd.
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« Reply #22 on: July 08, 2009, 07:51:59 PM »
That last picture looks very nice!
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« Reply #23 on: July 09, 2009, 07:21:13 AM »
man what a beautiful looking older series one!! i love koa.
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« Reply #24 on: July 09, 2009, 07:35:21 AM »
Very nice. I'm tempted to believe the koa was cut from the same log as one of my '82s. The figuring is almost identical, judging by your picture.
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« Reply #25 on: July 09, 2009, 08:29:12 AM »
I'd love to see a picture of your Koa series bass.  I was able to make out the year 82 at the bass of the fretboard.  I haven't posted pictures of the back but will tonight - it also has a great grain pattern.
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« Reply #26 on: July 09, 2009, 11:00:58 AM »
Chances are that you can also find the serial number stamped in the wood under the pickups.  
Been there, done that!
 
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« Reply #27 on: July 11, 2009, 09:34:50 AM »
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