Help finding my long lost Series 1 Fretless

[jhulcher]

Hi Folks - My first post and it's long overdue. I'm searching for a needle in a haystack--"the one that got away."

I once owned a 1985 Series I Fretless. It was quite unique and I loved it so. I purchased it from Midwest Music in Cincy back in ~1991 or thereabouts. I don't have the serial number. It was pretty much mint at the time--plastic sticky protective paper was still on the brass plates on the back of the bass. Over the next few years, life happened and my wife and I learned we were going to have a child. I had zero money, because musician, so around 1995/96 I sold all my equipment and got a "real job." Alembic, amps, etc... All sold to support my family. I lived in Louisville, KY at the time.

Fast forward a couple decades and I'm a lucky guy. Still playing music, great family, daughter all grown up, I've done well professionally, etc... But rarely a day goes by when I don't long for that Alembic. I'm now on the hunt for it and hoping someone here either knows about it, has it, or can help in some way.

The atached is the only picture I have, taken in the studio while recording an album. Cheers to you all, and thanks in advance for your time/support.

[rv_bass]

Welcome!   Cool looking bass.  I think this may have been for sale online a couple years ago, or one very similar to it.  I’ll poke around and see if I can find the thread. 

[rv_bass]

This is the one I was referring to...

https://reverb.com/item/4078616-alembic-series-1-fretless-1981-series-1-fretless-rosewood-1981-rosewood

[edwardofhuncote]

Rob beat me to it, but yeah... that one was a heartbreaker. If she turns up here again we'll ping you.

[rv_bass]

And maybe you could contact the Reverb seller and see if they can put you in contact with the person they sold it to.

[jhulcher]

Thank you both so much. I can’t thank you enough. Really.  I just got emotional after seeing the reverb post. Since I sold it I’ve only seen the one pic of my bass and forgot what the back looked like. Damn.  (Edit: I was darn sure it was a 1985 model but the reverb post says 81–either I’m not remembering correctly or the seller was incorrect.)

And, indeed, I messaged the seller.

You all are the best. Bless you.

[rv_bass]

Good luck, I hope it finds its way back to you! 

[jhulcher]

Seller connected me with the buyer’s reverb info. I contacted the buyer and await a response. Fingers crossed. 

[jazzyvee]

If by chance you registered it with alembic after you bought it originally, and you get the serial number of the one on reverb there is a good chance Mica would be able to confirm if it is the same bass.

[pauldo]

Hoping for a happy ending.

[glocke]

Good luck OP...

I can't believe that bass sold for 3k..

[jhulcher]

If by chance you registered it with alembic after you bought it originally, and you get the serial number of the one on reverb there is a good chance Mica would be able to confirm if it is the same bass.

Alas, I didn’t register it at the time. One of the many actions/inactions I regret.

Thank you, friend.

[jhulcher]

Good luck OP...

I can't believe that bass sold for 3k..

I know. Had I only been on top of this 3 years ago. I’d have readily taken it.

[jhulcher]

Hoping for a happy ending.

Thanks so much.

[jhulcher]

Rob beat me to it, but yeah... that one was a heartbreaker. If she turns up here again we'll ping you.

Thank you!

I spoke with a previous owner. Very interesting story and an emotional chat.  It was apparently stolen and the somehow ended up with Mica and there was an attempt for a bit to find the original owner. It wasn’t successful so it ended up with the fella I spoke with earlier tonight. He said he got it from Mica. He’s trying to track down who he sold it to. I found another seller on reverb and have yet to hear from him/her.

I’ve been told to make a pitch on Talk Bass so that’s my next step. Wish me luck!

Again, many thanks to all of you for your genuine care for my long lost bass. I won’t stop until I locate it.

Cheers!
John