Author Topic: Alembic Series I for sale [SOLD] (Read 673 times)

rmclaughlin · « **on:** April 07, 2014, 07:35:21 AM »

I have had this beauty for 22 years (I am the second owner), and loved each note. But, since I spend more of my life being a double bassist, I'm certain that there is someone out there who would play it more frequently than I do. Pictures:

Tough to post this, I must admit - incredible instrument... Rick [edited for picture alignment] (Message edited by adriaan on April 09, 2014)

earsplit · « **Reply #1 on:** April 07, 2014, 08:11:44 AM »

Man if this was up here a month ago I would have been all over it. Good luck with the sale

rmclaughlin · « **Reply #2 on:** April 07, 2014, 08:35:10 AM »

Thanks, earsplit.
I should say that I also have the original blue box power supply and the 5-pin cable. The box was sent in to Alembic a couple years ago, just to make sure that everything was working properly. The motherboard of the bass was also replaced around that time (2012?).

llobsterbass · « **Reply #3 on:** April 07, 2014, 10:40:29 AM »

What a beauty. Looks like an SC body? Short scale?

pierreyves · « **Reply #4 on:** April 07, 2014, 10:46:36 AM »

for sure it's a short scale... some idea about the price ? do you have best pictures ? details ? scratches ?
Thanks

jon_jackson · « **Reply #5 on:** April 07, 2014, 11:03:04 AM »

Nice bass.
Jon

rmclaughlin · « **Reply #6 on:** April 07, 2014, 12:13:34 PM »

Hi everyone,
Thanks for the compliments! I'm a super huge fan of this instrument! It is the most beautiful electric bass I have ever played. Some more details:

The condition is exceptional. The only scratches or blemishes to speak of can clearly be seen on the photograph of the back, on the brass plate. It is a Series 1, born in July 1990.
Top: coco bolo
Back: coco bolo
Core: mahogany
Neck: maple/Purple Heart
Veneers: coco bolo
Finish: Clear
Tuners: Gold Gotoh
Inlays: Oval
Strings: set to 45-65-80-105
Electronics: FP6B, although as I said, we replaced the motherboard two years ago

It is a short scale bass.

Asking price - I'm looking at $5800 plus s/h, which includes the bass, strings that are on it (Boomers), blue Alembic power supply, and 5 pin cable. Based on what I'm seeing - and there are practically no Series 1 instruments out there right now - this is a pretty fair price.

I'll put up some detail pix later...hopefully tonight. Any requests?
Thanks again, Rick

jazzyvee · « **Reply #7 on:** April 07, 2014, 03:19:02 PM »

My word that is a lovely bass. I can't stomach the UK tax and duty this require to bring it over to the UK.

Jazzyvee

slawie · « **Reply #8 on:** April 07, 2014, 05:44:57 PM »

Rick what a lovely bass!

What is the white dot above the Bridge Q switch in between the volume pots? Old spot for the LED switch?

slawie

toddharris · « **Reply #9 on:** April 07, 2014, 07:22:44 PM »

Can you say what the bass weighs? Interested, Todd

keith_h · « **Reply #10 on:** April 07, 2014, 08:18:42 PM »

Slawie,
My guess is the pickup selector was there at one time. A not uncommon variation on the small body basses.

Keith

rmclaughlin · « **Reply #11 on:** April 08, 2014, 06:38:05 AM »

Good morning everyone,
I'll try to send a photograph of the white dot, but I won't be able to get to it until Wednesday morning (Eastern). It's actually an inlay with the initials TM - he was the first owner (I'm the second).
As for weight, I'll get on that question too, but probably not until Wednesday.
Thanks and have a great day!
Rick

lidon2001 · « **Reply #12 on:** April 08, 2014, 07:32:06 AM »

Hi Rick,

Could you please measure the nut width as well? Thank you.

Tom

rmclaughlin · « **Reply #13 on:** April 09, 2014, 06:26:53 AM »

Good morning everyone, I am posting some photos of the nut, the inlay and the electronics. Enjoy! Rick

[edited for picture alignment] (Message edited by adriaan on April 09, 2014)

rmclaughlin · « **Reply #14 on:** April 09, 2014, 06:29:00 AM »

One more:
Rick