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Clarky

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Series 1 1979 short scale
« on: August 20, 2018, 11:47:09 AM »
This beauty arrived with me today in London, UK and is in near mint condition for a 39 year old bass. I have had a couple of teething issues (mainly: I blew the DS5 external PSU as I stupidly didn't think about voltage difference US vs UK, doh!; discussed here http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=23992.msg240170#msg240170). However, I should be able to sort these in short order. Cheers Clarky
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Re: Series 1 1979 short scale
« Reply #1 on: August 20, 2018, 03:05:12 PM »
That is one nice bass you purchased for yourself there.  Love the wood!


If for some reason they are unable to repair your DS-5 (highly unlikely) let me know as I have an older, non-rack version) sitting around that I never use because I've got one in my rack.  You could have it for the cost of shipping (and of course import duties).



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Clarky

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Re: Series 1 1979 short scale
« Reply #2 on: August 20, 2018, 03:36:30 PM »
Hammer time! Sorry, doubt that was the first ...

Very kind offer. I hope, if my work schedule allows, to take my damaged DS-5 to the amp technician in the next day or two. If its not looking good, I will be in touch about your unit - and thanks again!
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Re: Series 1 1979 short scale
« Reply #3 on: August 20, 2018, 07:35:51 PM »
Congratulations & Compliments, Mark. That's a fine short-scale you've got there... looks to be in topnotch condition. Beautiful walnut too.  8)
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jazzyvee

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Re: Series 1 1979 short scale
« Reply #4 on: August 21, 2018, 06:08:53 AM »
Sweet looking vintage alembic there Carky, good choice. I will try my best to get the strings in the post today before the post office closes.
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Re: Series 1 1979 short scale
« Reply #5 on: August 21, 2018, 06:28:45 PM »
Beautiful bass, congrats!  :)
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Re: Series 1 1979 short scale
« Reply #6 on: August 26, 2018, 02:37:41 AM »
Hi Clarky, did the strings arrive?
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Clarky

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Re: Series 1 1979 short scale
« Reply #7 on: August 26, 2018, 02:47:12 AM »
Hi JV, they did arrive thanks and are now installed. Very happy!

PS, I sent you a message on FaceBook only about an hour ago  ;)
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Re: Series 1 1979 short scale
« Reply #8 on: August 26, 2018, 08:56:18 AM »
Wow, she's a beauty!
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Clarky

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Re: Series 1 1979 short scale
« Reply #9 on: August 26, 2018, 11:13:13 AM »
Quote from: StefanieJones on August 26, 2018, 08:56:18 AM
Wow, she's a beauty!
Thanks Stefanie! I am still trying to work out if the bass just sat in its case most of its 39 years as it looks like it was made this year ...
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Re: Series 1 1979 short scale
« Reply #10 on: August 27, 2018, 02:48:48 AM »
Great news Clarky. Sadly there are far too many basses like that that have been sat in a case for most of their lives instead of making music. Quite a few of us here have liberated a basses like that and got them back on stage where they belong.
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Re: Series 1 1979 short scale
« Reply #11 on: September 01, 2018, 12:43:28 AM »
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Clarky

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Re: Series 1 1979 short scale
« Reply #12 on: September 01, 2018, 01:33:49 AM »
Thanks JV but they are long scale so presumsbly the silk end wraps will only sit on the tuners (yes I am a bit OCD!)
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Re: Series 1 1979 short scale
« Reply #13 on: September 01, 2018, 06:03:43 AM »
Just saw this on craigslist in Atlanta... maybe you can get it shipped to EU.
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/msg/d/alembic-ds5-power-supply/6685130087.html

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Clarky

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Re: Series 1 1979 short scale
« Reply #14 on: September 01, 2018, 08:07:54 AM »
Thanks Goran but an amp technician has been working on my DS5 and says he can fix it. Should get it by end of this week :D
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