78-1249 Cocobolo Series 1 Medium Scale Bass

[garth4664]

Series I MSB4
 
top and back: Coco Bolo
body core: Mahogany
neck: Maple and Purpleheart, 32 medium scale
fingerboard: Ebony with mother of pearl inlays
originally made for: Rothchild
birthday: August 21, 1978

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[garth4664]

The bass just had a full fingerboard redress, cracked inlay replacement, high class refret, full refinish, 3 times gold plating on hardware and is absolutely stunning.  All done by Australian master luthier Tom Konig.  The 12 string in the last picture is also a Konig, the only person I trust with my prized Alembics - his work is world class.  Cheers, Garth

[edwardofhuncote]

That is a thing of beauty, Garth. 

Love how you 'captured' the upright reflection in the backplate too! 

[rv_bass]

Beautiful bass!  Love the wood and gold plated hardware!

[sonicus]

Lovely!

[hammer]

Capture of the upright was absolutely stunning as mentioned by Greg. Professional photographer or just have a knack for creativity?

[garth4664]

Thanks for all the nice comments. The pretty 1950s Czeck 1/2 size Double bass in the gold coverplate was a lucky reflection that I spotted while photographing the bass on my wall hanger but my photography skills are basic at best 😁 .  This Series 1 is to me the best bass i have been fortunate enough to play. Really great to have a community like the Alembic club who share the obsession 😂

[edwardofhuncote]

A very lucky shot then. 

Next time you're taking some pictures, post us a few of that 1/2-size Czech beauty too? http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=22703.0