Author Topic: Series 1 81-1926 in Bubinga 32"  (Read 2776 times)

geepee

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Series 1 81-1926 in Bubinga 32"
« on: April 09, 2016, 09:29:05 AM »
New to me. It plays beautifully. It's not quite perfect yet though. 2 of the machine screws that hold the PCB to the back cavity plate are missing and 2 wood screws that hold the cavity plate on are also missing. It doesn't have threaded inserts in the body in this location.  Does anyone know offhand what size and thread the PCB screws should be? I'm thinking #4 or #6  Philips stainless csk  3/8 length.  I dont have anything that fits.  

 

 

 And one with its younger sister.


rv_bass

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Series 1 81-1926 in Bubinga 32"
« Reply #1 on: April 09, 2016, 11:14:12 AM »
Wow, that's very nice, what year is it?  You've got a nice collection started!  

geepee

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« Reply #2 on: April 09, 2016, 11:44:38 AM »
It's a 1981. Amazing that there is 33 years between these two instruments yet the quality of both is the same. Absolutely superb.

StephenR

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« Reply #3 on: April 09, 2016, 12:38:33 PM »
Two great looking basses, especially nice looking piece of bubinga. If you call Alembic they will send you the replacement screws you need.

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« Reply #4 on: April 09, 2016, 01:10:26 PM »
Oh my! What a combo!

geepee

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« Reply #5 on: April 09, 2016, 01:50:08 PM »
It's a killer combo yes!  
The 1981 has a killer tone! I'll be using it for my Switzerland tour this summer. It's all very very exciting!!!
 
I hope you enjoy my new video done with the series 1! It's a Tower of Power funky tune!  
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEJQ5duc7Qs

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« Reply #6 on: April 09, 2016, 04:01:25 PM »
Great new bass you have there. I also bought a 1981 short scale series I bass recently.
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« Reply #7 on: April 09, 2016, 04:38:03 PM »
A very nice bass . I have a 1981 Series I medium scale standard point that I love . She is also in Bubinga.

mtjam

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« Reply #8 on: April 09, 2016, 04:42:03 PM »
Great bass! Welcome to the class of 81. I also have a medium scale standard point Series 1 (with purpleheart top and back laminates). Enjoy!

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« Reply #9 on: April 09, 2016, 04:42:31 PM »
Great bass! Welcome to the class of 81. I also have a medium scale standard point Series 1 (with purpleheart top and back laminates). Enjoy!

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« Reply #10 on: April 09, 2016, 04:49:59 PM »
Yep, extremely awesome duo!  
And also in the right hands, sounds great! :-)
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geepee

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« Reply #11 on: April 10, 2016, 07:12:29 AM »
Thanks everybody, it really sounds great! Only problem is it suffers from 'neck dive' due to its small body. However, my father has a plan, he's going to add an arm that comes out to about the 12th fret. It will extend from the body. It's all a bit vague so I will upload a photo when done, it might be while though. This won't effect anything cosmetically on the bass so that's good! It will effectively work like a Balance K bass and sit perfectly on my body, meaning I'll be able to let go of the neck ahaha!  
 
Glad you enjoyed the video! More to come soon!  
 
Other than that though, it's absolutely perfect.

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« Reply #12 on: April 10, 2016, 07:32:24 AM »
Thanks everybody, it really sounds great! Only problem is it suffers from 'neck dive' due to its small body. However, my father has a plan, he's going to add an arm that comes out to about the 12th fret. It will extend from the body. It's all a bit vague so I will upload a photo when done, it might be while though. This won't effect anything cosmetically on the bass so that's good! It will effectively work like a Balance K bass and sit perfectly on my body, meaning I'll be able to let go of the neck ahaha!  
 
Glad you enjoyed the video! More to come soon!  
 
Other than that though, it's absolutely perfect.

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« Reply #13 on: April 10, 2016, 08:25:21 AM »
I'll add my Congratulations & Compliments on your Series I George. That's a fine-looking instrument!
 
Regarding balance issues, there are a couple (illustrated) suggestions near the bottom of this thread: http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/221860.html?1447961168

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« Reply #14 on: April 10, 2016, 01:22:58 PM »
on occasion I see the aftermarket strap extender for G&L basses
 

 
Can't wait to see what your dad comes up with.
 
 Your new bass looks soooo nice, congrats!