Author Topic: 75' series 1 [SOLD] (Read 1158 times)

northcountry · « **Reply #30 on:** December 12, 2015, 08:06:28 PM »

Ok... thanks for your patience. I was finally able to connect with Mica yesterday and got many of my questions answered regarding the bass... its history and more information on the wood that was used on the top...it's serial number is 75-219...the wood on the top is THE birdseye zebra.

I've had four of you send emails expressing interest in buying the bass....and also offering lots of great advice. Thank you! What I've descided to do is invite anyone else who might be interested in this bass to send me an email in the next few days. Sunday and Monday, as I have time, I'll take more pictures of the bass, accessories, case etc. and send them out to all who have expressed interest. I'll then consider offers.

To be honest it has been very difficult thinking about parting with this instrument...but I think its the right move.

All the best!

jazzyvee · « **Reply #31 on:** December 13, 2015, 01:03:19 AM »

Hammer feel free to bid at leisure, I'm standing aside from this one even though I love the look of it. :-)

poor_nigel · « **Reply #32 on:** December 14, 2015, 06:50:14 AM »

If it is difficult for you to let it go, then don't. Sell it later when you are sure. Serious buyers will wait.

northcountry · « **Reply #33 on:** December 14, 2015, 07:20:24 PM »

Thanks Thomas!
I'm feeling pretty good about it all...In many different ways you all have helped me make my decision...and over the next week if there's no longer as much interest in the bass...I'll hold on to 75-219 and become a more active part of the club.

(Message edited by northcountry on December 14, 2015)

rockerdebassman · « **Reply #34 on:** December 14, 2015, 08:55:30 PM »

if there's no longer as much interest in the bass...

Sounded like there was a lot of interest.

Anyway, nice to meet you N.C.

northcountry · « **Reply #35 on:** December 20, 2015, 09:52:53 PM »

75 219 has sold. Thanks!

poor_nigel · « **Reply #36 on:** December 20, 2015, 11:32:41 PM »

Got an e-mail from Mica stating this bass has a maple core. I LOVE maple core basses! Notice the non-standard inlays on the fretboard - Cool! Another Goldilocks bass - Not too fancy, not too plain. OK, I might go nutz and get an inlaid logo and rays, as I have always wanted those. My five string would not 'fit' them, so I was rayless. Who can live in such a state, I ask you?! Maple core - Yeah!!!

rv_bass · « **Reply #37 on:** December 21, 2015, 04:18:43 AM »

Congrats, beautiful bass!

sonicus · « **Reply #38 on:** December 21, 2015, 06:57:11 AM »

Thomas ,
Congratulations ! A maple core on a Series Instrument
will be interesting. High Definition Plus perhaps ? My short scale Series I from 1973 has an OAK core I was told and she has a voice all her own . When she speaks ears perk up ( she is a keeper ). I wish you much happiness with your new Bass !

Wolf

flpete1uw · « **Reply #39 on:** December 21, 2015, 08:14:14 AM »

Hi Thomas and Congrats!
The maple core will keep things on the brighter side.
It took me a while to get used to my bass's maple core.

Welcome to The Zebrawood club!!
Best wishes,
Pete

poor_nigel · « **Reply #40 on:** December 21, 2015, 01:12:28 PM »

I sincerely miss AM 041 that has a maple core, maple in the neck, and quilted maple top and back. Almost entirely made of purpleheart and maple. Always so bright and harmonics were terrific. Plus that bass was the best playing four string I have ever picked up. I've owned 75-150 that had a birch core and Series I electronics. I am more than a bit curios as to how this will sound.

However, first it needs some cosmetic issues taken care of at the factory, plus side LEDs put on and maybe the logo redone. It is the nicest Zebrawood I have seen, and I like its 'texture.' New case seems mandatory. That or a brand new guinea sack, as it is an Alembic, after all. . . One more bass to polish up, one more fretboard to oil - Fun!

Thanks for the congrats. This old bass will be well cared for.