McVie''s 73-27 is a short scale

[KR]

Greg, you were right. Will Gunn just found out and called me just now. Short Scale. Not Medium scale.

[edwardofhuncote]

Will Gunn = Encyclopedius Alembicus. (I'm guessing even Will had to phone-a-friend on that one, but my gut said short-scale...)

[edwardofhuncote]

...and I think I see a coupla' screws fastening that whatcha-ma-callit to the headstock in this picture. 

[KR]

...and I think I see a coupla' screws fastening that whatcha-ma-callit to the headstock in this picture. 

Greg, indeed good catch.
McVie 73-27 Bass Specs:
Sold in 1974
Short Scale
Birds Eye Maple top and back
Vermillion veneers
Myrtle neck
Walnut stringers
Oak Core
Ebony Fingerboard
MOP inlays

[KR]

Will Gunn = Encyclopedius Alembicus. (I'm guessing even Will had to phone-a-friend on that one, but my gut said short-scale...)

Will Gunn is hands-down a top dealer and rep for Alembic. He is involved in every aspect of the build; catching the smallest details that most don't really think about. Just fantastic. Thanks for recommending Will for my build that is just starting. My build card is just like 73-27 except East-Meets-West circuit, Caramel color AXY Fatboys and 32" scale.

[edwardofhuncote]

My salute to you, sir.    I hope to play it some fine day. I'll bring along C14588 for giggles. 

[jseitang]

KR you should check out my rumours bass, a pair of basses that are my replicas of mcvie a 27/74 bass
Cheers
J

[jseitang]

This is first one in rosewood with myrtle core

[KR]

KR you should check out my rumours bass, a pair of basses that are my replicas of mcvie a 27/74 bass
Cheers
J

That first bass is great. Do you have another?

[jseitang]

The second one is in rosewood with a mahogany core

[jseitang]

This is the second one

[KR]

The second one is in rosewood with a mahogany core

That is fantastic! How do you like the short scale on these?

[KR]

This is the second one

What neck woods are you using? I'm using Myrtle with Walnut stringers for my build.

[edwardofhuncote]

Hey Jimy, I had forgotten there were two of those Mac-inspired builds.   


Had you ever noticed the little brass ornament on the headstock we're discussing on the other thread? https://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=27206.0

[KR]

The 73-27 black original pickups were post trapezoid, pre-caramel, and the body shape is a lot like the '72 guitar models. It might be a build that started in '72.