Author Topic: 77 seriesI short scale. (Read 478 times)

keavin · « **on:** July 09, 2007, 06:10:38 AM »

http://cgi.ebay.com/Alembic-1977-Series-I-4-String-Bass_W0QQitemZ250140533661QQihZ015QQcategoryZ4713QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

David Houck · « **Reply #1 on:** July 09, 2007, 07:50:37 PM »

Interesting story; kinda makes you wonder what the reserve is.

keavin · « **Reply #2 on:** July 10, 2007, 05:20:55 AM »

this bass is essentually brand new but with 'old' wings & for the price it's well worth it!

dwmark · « **Reply #3 on:** July 10, 2007, 07:19:49 PM »

I'm watching it. Anyone else?

dw

David Houck · « **Reply #4 on:** July 11, 2007, 06:51:13 PM »

I think it's intriguing, but I don't need another bass around the house.

alembic_doctor · « **Reply #5 on:** July 11, 2007, 06:59:14 PM »

How could you say that Dave. It's not just another bass.

I want it. But, I'm so broke I can't even pay attention.

bsee · « **Reply #6 on:** July 11, 2007, 08:07:27 PM »

I might be interested if it had a Jazz neck. I just can't play an SSB with the standard neck dimensions. Sure is a beautiful piece of wood, though.

I wonder what the reserve will be and what the seller meant about deducting the electronics upgrade price from his selling price? Probably just that he set the reserve $1500 lower than he thought the bass would otherwise be worth. I get the feeling from the listing that the reserve might still be high for a 30 year old bass, but it's still a very interesting top on a mint instrument. I might take a shot at it if it stays inexpensive, but I won't be heading past $3500.

-bob

David Houck · « **Reply #7 on:** July 11, 2007, 08:11:08 PM »

You're right; it's not just another bass. It's a very nice small body Series I.

sculleyhum · « **Reply #8 on:** July 11, 2007, 08:19:24 PM »

I am watching it too dw; have been waiting for a short scale to come along of this vintage and this could be the one. Given the need for the upgrade my max is probably less than Bob's IF I can keep my emotions in check as the bid deadline approaches.

bsee · « **Reply #9 on:** July 11, 2007, 08:20:48 PM »

That's why I don't subscribe to Paul's there will always be another one mantra. Every Alembic instrument is unique. While the differences between two Spoilers may not be that great, the higher end instruments tend to magnify the variations for me.

Sure, there will be another 70s Series SSB for sale down the road, but not in this condition. If this top resonates with you, you won't find it on any other bass. At this level, there have to be regrets when one you really want gets away.

-bob

dwmark · « **Reply #10 on:** July 12, 2007, 07:23:53 AM »

Bob's is higher than mine, so I won't be bidding it up. (No quarrels on value; I think it could go above that and the seller may have a reserve even higher.) Will watch with interest and hope that someone in The Club gets it.

dw

phylo · « **Reply #11 on:** July 12, 2007, 08:05:54 AM »

I like the seller's taste in interior design.

glocke · « **Reply #12 on:** July 12, 2007, 08:06:49 AM »

this showed up a few days after I got my SC sig deluxe. This bass is the one Ive been waiting for for years, a short scale SI, if I wouldnt have bought the SC, Id be all over this...

pace · « **Reply #13 on:** July 12, 2007, 08:20:30 PM »

I remember this bass was in the shipping room when I was at the factory a few years back. Very sweet indeed.... Good luck Bob!!!!!

57basstra · « **Reply #14 on:** July 12, 2007, 08:32:32 PM »

I'm high bidder at the moment; but reserve has not yet been met. It's likely past my budget. (it has the same body style as my Series I guitar)