Short Scale Series I on Reverb

[rv_bass]

Short scale Series I on Reverb...

https://reverb.com/item/3465301-alembic-series-i-short-scale-newer-neck-and-finish

[Jeph3Jones]

Anyone know anything about this one's history?

[edwardofhuncote]

Jeff, if you're interested in that one, I'd suggest giving the folks at HQ a call. Looks like a pretty straight neck-out restoration to my largely untrained eye, but She-Who-Runneth-the-Office has a keen eye for finer details. And since it appears to have gone through the shop fairly recently, they may recollect more than is within the ad.

Good Luck. 

[Jeph3Jones]

Thanks Ed, I think I spotted a serial number which may help the investigation

[otis]

That sure looks like my old SS S1.  Sold it about 12 years ago to someone in Chicago area.  It was 77, 788, I think, but I'm not totally sure.  I kind of wish I had it back...

[hammer]

Does anyone know what the tops and back lams are on this one. Interested...https://reverb.com/item/3465301-alembic-series-i-short-scale-newer-neck-and-finish

[edwardofhuncote]

I'll guess schedua, both top and back.

Pretty bass. Reminds me a little of Featured Custom "Rhumba Retro".   

*this one: http://www.alembic.com/info/fc_rhumbaretro.html

[hammer]

Looking at both this one and an older similarly priced small body, shorty series I on Reverb. The older one has only a single Truss rod as opposed to the now traditional dual. Has anyone who has had experiences with both let me know what I should expect in an area of the country where truss rod tweaking is absolutely necessary because of one changes in humidity.

[rv_bass]

I'm in the northeast with plenty of seasonal climactic changes (and humidity!).  I have Alembics with both single and dual truss rods.  I have no problem with adustiments and getting the neck set up right.