Author Topic: 064465420 I think - 86S3884 (Read 222 times)

vegasvic21 · « **on:** August 07, 2011, 07:06:45 AM »

I found this number on the inside cover for the electronics and also the plate covering the truss rods.

I would like the info on my bass as well as an approximate current and replacement value for insurance if possible.

thanks!!!

Vic

tbrannon · « **Reply #1 on:** August 07, 2011, 07:44:29 AM »

Hi Vic- welcome to the Alembic Forum.

The first two numbers of the serial number will be the year it was produced- so as you have it, the instrument was built in 2006. The 3rd character should be a letter. That letter will tell you what model you have. So rather than a '4' there, what you have is a letter.

If the numbers/letter are hard to read, I'm guessing it might be that the '06 you're reading is '86 and that you're dealing with a 25 year old engraving on the truss rod cover... that would make it harder to read.

If you can post or drop a link to a couple pictures of the instruments, we could probably help out here while you wait for the official look-up from Mica.

Toby

vegasvic21 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 07, 2011, 08:02:48 AM »

Thanks for the reply!!! Actually I found a stamp on the last fret I think it is 86S3884 it is really worn...I know its a spoiler cause i had the exact same one back in the early 80's. Here is a couple pics too THANKS!!

artswork99 · « **Reply #3 on:** August 07, 2011, 08:05:07 AM »

Vic, the number that you show in the thread title does not appear to be a valid serial number for an Alembic instrument. I too suggest taking some pictures of the instrument so that others can help identify. Once a correct serial number is established I will change the title to reflect the correction. Art

artswork99 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 07, 2011, 08:10:45 AM »

Thanks for the pics Vic. I did change the title to reflect the proper serial number.

tbrannon · « **Reply #5 on:** August 07, 2011, 08:27:43 AM »

Looks like a zebrawood topped Spoiler to me. Fantastic looking top and it looks like a Mahogany body from what you can see in a couple pictures.

Nice bass!!

vegasvic21 · « **Reply #6 on:** August 08, 2011, 02:02:32 AM »

Thanks tbrannon!!

vegasvic21 · « **Reply #7 on:** December 24, 2011, 03:31:26 AM »

Hi

Any news on my request??