4 string Series I Medium Scale Stanley Clarke Style

[jazzyvee]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1980-Alembic-Series-I-Bass-32-Scale-Stanley-Clarke-Body-7-Piece-Series-II-Neck/202186689037?hash=item2f13440a0d:g:UAcAAOSwlzRaWoC0

[tubeperson]

This looks like a Series I to me.  Series II basses have chicken head knobs in lieu of the switches for greater flexibility in tone selection.

[jwright9]

This looks like a Series I to me.  Series II basses have chicken head knobs in lieu of the switches for greater flexibility in tone selection.

Right, It is a series 1. That is what it says.
It is a series 1 with a series II neck 7 piece upgrade.

[tubeperson]

I think the actual eBay listing shows it as a Series II.

[jwright9]

I think the actual eBay listing shows it as a Series II.

No it doesn't. It says Series 1. Look
It has a SERIES II neck.

[tubeperson]

Yes, my eyes deceived me.

[keith_h]

A 32" scale on a small body would not be common. I couldn't say if it is more or less common that the rare long scale small body. My guess is even as a medium scale the neck dive will be pretty high.

[jwright9]

Nice bass

[jwright9]

https://youtu.be/XOfOdvg0yAM

[Bob_Ross]

My guess is even as a medium scale the neck dive will be pretty high.

Anyone know for certain? Medium scale small body Series I is kinda my #1 Wish List bass...though admittedly that's based on never having actually played one!

[jwright9]

My guess is even as a medium scale the neck dive will be pretty high.

Anyone know for certain? Medium scale small body Series I is kinda my #1 Wish List bass...though admittedly that's based on never having actually played one!

Yes, there is some minimal "neck dive", but it is not enough to bother me.

[jwright9]

Here is a definitive answer to the "neck dive" question.



https://youtu.be/M2admhsoh18