Author Topic: Info Request: #77 and 882 (Read 199 times)

hasadari · « **on:** August 28, 2005, 11:56:13 AM »

I am looking at a Series I with #77 and 882 stamped on the pegboard. Any information would be appreciated. I believe that it has been refinished with an oil/wax finish.

Please let me know.

Thank you.

Bob Brown
hasadari@aol.com

valvil · « **Reply #1 on:** August 29, 2005, 03:30:25 PM »

Hello Bob,

here's what we have:

1977 4 string long scale series bass
Walnut top & back
mahogany core
maple/purpleheart neck
vermillion fretboard
zebrawood peghead veneers
mother of pearl oval inlays
Completed 11/16/77

That's it.

Valentino

hasadari · « **Reply #2 on:** August 29, 2005, 07:32:29 PM »

Thank you. Apparently, the current owner had it refinished in an oil/wax finish as the poly overcoat of the original finish was cracking and peeling. Any thought?

It is a strikingly beautiful instrument. Is there much difference in the quality/sound of the electronics from the 77 Series 1 and the current Series 1? The upgrade is a heavy financial burden on top of the bass purchase.

Please let me know.

Thank you.

Bob Brown

edwin · « **Reply #3 on:** August 29, 2005, 10:51:13 PM »

I have a '78 Series I and the electronics work great for me. Unless you get a lot of noise (RF, etc), you probably don't need an upgrade. My Series doesn't buzz any more than any other bass that I have and certainly less than some of them!

I say play and enjoy!
Edwin