Author Topic: 75' series 1 [SOLD] (Read 1157 times)

northcountry · « **on:** November 23, 2015, 09:25:47 AM »

I purchased this bass from a fellow musician in LA about 25 years ago. I play acoustic almost exclusively now...it's been out of my gear closet once in the past 9 years. Everything works well and it sounds beautiful. Any idea's about what it's worth? Thanks!

gtrguy · « **Reply #1 on:** November 23, 2015, 10:27:22 AM »

Looks like a nice short scale in very original condition. Depending on if you have the blue box and what the finish is like, I think they go for $3,500 to $5,500 in the good ole US of A, and maybe somewhat more if they are in exceptional condition. Is the finish checked and does it have the original case and power supply and cord?

People are always looking for a short scale series, too!

flpete1uw · « **Reply #2 on:** November 23, 2015, 11:16:27 AM »

Wow! That's very similar to my 75 Series. Beautiful Koa top. What's the sn#? Mine is 75-215.
Pete

northcountry · « **Reply #3 on:** November 23, 2015, 11:35:15 AM »

Thanks for the quick reply! I do have the blue box, it's original cable and the original case. (The case is in pretty bad condition). There is no finish checking on the face or back of the instrument just a small portion on the neck where it connects to the main body of the guitar. Thanks again for your advice!

northcountry · « **Reply #4 on:** November 23, 2015, 11:42:09 AM »

They're brothers 75-219....would love to see a picture!

llobsterbass · « **Reply #5 on:** November 23, 2015, 11:50:52 AM »

Isn't that a zebrawood top, rather than koa?

flpete1uw · « **Reply #6 on:** November 23, 2015, 12:04:31 PM »

Cool!!
http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/188363.html?1393506241
And better shot of the Koa, still not worthy of she really looks like.
http://club.alembic.com/Images/394/222007.html?1448073070

northcountry · « **Reply #7 on:** November 23, 2015, 12:54:21 PM »

Wow! love that second picture...sweet bass!

edwardofhuncote · « **Reply #8 on:** November 23, 2015, 01:17:25 PM »

It's weird how often this happens here... often two sequential serial numbers or like this time just a couple apart.

There's a whole thread here somewhere on the fabled birdseye zebrawood. I seem to remember Mica saying there were just a handful of instruments with wood from that log. Like eight or ten IIRC.

(Message edited by edwardofhuncote on November 23, 2015)

flpete1uw · « **Reply #9 on:** November 23, 2015, 01:24:47 PM »

Greg,
Really like your basses grain textures on the Koa top. Classic!
My bass has red orange streaks in it that my cheap $100 camara can't seam to capture.
To bad you don't find much use for your Series but if you list it here I'm sure it will find a good home. Heck I'm tempted myself!
Pete

sonicus · « **Reply #10 on:** November 23, 2015, 01:38:51 PM »

A beautiful instrument ! I love it .

Wolf

pas · « **Reply #11 on:** November 23, 2015, 02:10:24 PM »

The top wood on the bass pictured in this thread is zebrawood.

flpete1uw · « **Reply #12 on:** November 23, 2015, 02:36:12 PM »

Paul,
Looking closer at it (I'm on an IPad) You might be right, I stand corrected sir. Looks like it is the same Birdseye Zebrawood as well.
I guess I have Koa on the brain.
Doooooh!

jazzyvee · « **Reply #13 on:** November 23, 2015, 02:43:41 PM »

Years I'm searching for a series I or II shorty and as soon as I buy one, they all start to appear out of the woodwork..... :-(

Excellent looking bass. All the best with the sale.

sonicus · « **Reply #14 on:** November 23, 2015, 03:38:13 PM »

What is the geological location of this instrument ?
A response to the email address on my profile is encourged !
I am interested .
Thanks ,
Wolf