WTB: Series I, small body, 32" scale

[Bob_Ross]

WTB: Series I, small body, 32" scale ...preferably late-1970s/early-1980s (but would consider any year), ideally in Very Good or better condition [edit: but I don't have a problem with ~30 years worth of honest wear & tear], definitely all original parts, no obvious modifications, defects, or damage.

Would also consider a Series II if it met all those other criteria.

Holy Grail? Needle In A Haystack? Anything I need to look out for?  Thanks.

[dela217]

Keep looking as they are out there.   I have 2 of them.   The medium scales are my favorite.


Michael

[rv_bass]

Here’s a Series II short scale

https://reverb.com/item/17267027-alembic-series-ii-short-scale-custom-cocobolo-w-vermillion-core-2005-aged-natural-gloss

[Bob_Ross]

Here’s a Series II short scale

Tempting, especially since I'm a huge fan of Padauk (aka Vermillion). But I really do want a 32" scale length.

[edwardofhuncote]

Here’s a Series II short scale

https://reverb.com/item/17267027-alembic-series-ii-short-scale-custom-cocobolo-w-vermillion-core-2005-aged-natural-gloss

Wow, that one got gone in a hurry!  Anybody here wanna' do some fessin' up? 

[StephenR]

Don't think it sold yet, the listing ended. Awesome looking bass!

[Bob_Ross]

6 month bump.

[jwright9]

WTB: Series I, small body, 32" scale ...preferably late-1970s/early-1980s (but would consider any year), ideally in Very Good or better condition [edit: but I don't have a problem with ~30 years worth of honest wear & tear], definitely all original parts, no obvious modifications, defects, or damage.

Would also consider a Series II if it met all those other criteria.

Holy Grail? Needle In A Haystack? Anything I need to look out for?  Thanks.

Perhaps this could whet your whistle? Not a S1, but it is a relatively small bodied bass with 32" scale and signature electronics.
https://reverb.com/item/27589272-2019-alembic-custom-signature-4-string-bass-guitar-gloss-black-brand-new

[Bob_Ross]

Perhaps this could whet your whistle? Not a S1, but it is a relatively small bodied bass with 32" scale and signature electronics.

Fascinating! ...but not fascinating enough to be a fulfilling substitute for my Wanted & Wishing pipe dream!  Thanks.

[jazzyvee]

I agree Bob, when you want the right dream series bass, nothing else comes close. All the best with the searching and as with many things alembic, patience is a virtue.

[edwardofhuncote]

Here ya' go Bob, a perfect match -


http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=25035.0

[gtrguy]

Kinda steep, I think!

[Bob_Ross]

Here ya' go Bob, a perfect match -


http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=25035.0

I LOL'd.


I drooled ...but then I LOL'd.

[edwardofhuncote]

Well... in my defense, I didn't know what the asking price would be when I posted... gotta' admit though, I hit a ringer. You said find you a medium-scale small body - there it is.   


I'll spot another... gimme' a while. 

[Bob_Ross]

bump