Author Topic: Early Series 1, Short Scale on EBay... ( ? ) (Read 967 times)

claudio · « **on:** February 26, 2009, 07:00:35 PM »

http://cgi.ebay.com/ALEMBIC-series-1-short-scale-bass_W0QQitemZ190289874955QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar?hash=item190289874955&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A10%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

kungfusheriff · « **Reply #1 on:** February 26, 2009, 07:52:23 PM »

If the seller is a reasonable person, this one's mine, based on proximity alone. If no deal is reached, I'll be sure to speak up because this bass should be with a Club member.

artswork99 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 26, 2009, 07:57:20 PM »

That is beautiful! I have dealt with the seller on a Hyak guitar about 3 years ago. Harry takes a great picture doesn't he.

artswork99 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 26, 2009, 08:01:51 PM »

This historic Alembic is bound to go.
Real good transaction three years ago.

mike1762 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 27, 2009, 04:35:03 AM »

I'd like to have a short scale Series instrument, so I'll be keeping an eye on this. We'll see how the bidding goes.

kungfusheriff · « **Reply #5 on:** February 27, 2009, 06:51:58 AM »

OK, I'm out -- I was actually on the phone with Harry when the first bid was made. Considering that his opening bid is near the upper limit of what I could spend, I'm backing away from this one.
Incidentally, this Harry is Bunnybass Harry, not some random companion of Tom and Dick.

olieoliver · « **Reply #6 on:** February 27, 2009, 07:02:55 AM »

Is that the original nut on it?

adriaan · « **Reply #7 on:** February 27, 2009, 07:04:59 AM »

He also has a nice Oasis bass for sale.

adriaan · « **Reply #8 on:** February 27, 2009, 07:41:01 AM »

We've seen a couple of 70s Alembics with a scalloped nut appearing on the forum.

room037 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 07, 2009, 07:37:58 AM »

Unfortunately, I lost the auction. I found this bass in non refinish state in my archives. It's serial No. 74 - 86.

Nice Bass ! Eiji

toddharris · « **Reply #10 on:** March 12, 2009, 07:13:50 PM »

Hi, I'm the fortunate auction winner and new to the forum - was doubly fortunate to get a blue series I case and working charger from Harry. Curious to know if anyone can help me identify the charger in terms of whether it is definitely Alembic and if so, what years this model was in production. Each 1- 1/4 jack only gives you one of the pickups - unlike the current DS-R5. Appears the left output is marked B and the right T. Not having a two input amp, I'm thinking of running the treble out into the effects return on my GK Fusion 550 or possibly getting a small mixer. Anyway, in love with the bass and hoping for some historical info on the power pack. Thanks, love the forum, Todd

(Message edited by davehouck on March 13, 2009)

artswork99 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 12, 2009, 07:49:07 PM »

Hi Todd, I also have dealt with Harry and had a fine experience. Nice bass! Congratulations! I have a Hyak bass with a power supply that is also single output for each pickup and built the gizmo detailed below that combines the signal to a mono output. Works real well. I can't tell you much about the power supply you have there but hope that this helps. Play it Healthy!

toddharris · « **Reply #12 on:** March 12, 2009, 08:12:02 PM »

Thanks so much - that's very helpful. Harry is wonderful - integrity, creative and so nice... I expect I may see him again as we share interests in common. Still hoping to find out what the powerpack pictured above is (approx date of issue) as I've seen another exactly like it on-line for sale (sold) and believe it to be Alembic. Thanks again, Todd

artswork99 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 12, 2009, 08:21:54 PM »

Here's a recent thread from February on a very similar looking power supply. This may have been the one but it did not sell on eBay during this listing.

Cheers!

(Message edited by artswork99 on March 12, 2009)

kungfusheriff · « **Reply #14 on:** March 12, 2009, 08:50:41 PM »

I was just about to point out that same thread.
Todd, as a quick-and-dirty solution you could track down a passive splitter box, the kind of thing you would use to run one signal into two amps, and run it 'backwards' so you're feeding two signals into one 1/4 line. I think DOD made a box like that but I'm nowhere near sure.
Congratulations on your new bass. I wanted that one badly but couldn't make it happen. You'll find this forum is a wonderful resource to answer the many questions you'll have as you explore what it can do.