Author Topic: My new "old" '77 Series I Tenor (Read 845 times)

Manfred de Rooy (mdrdvp) · « **on:** January 05, 2003, 04:02:57 PM »

Alembic 1977 Series I Tenor bass.

Valentino Villevieille (valvil) · « **Reply #1 on:** January 06, 2003, 02:58:28 PM »

Very nice, Manfred,

that's the first Tenor bass I've seen..I'm curious, what's the tuning on it? I used to have a short scale SC that I had strung ADGC, but I think I'd like something a little higher in range but still with a bass feel.

Valentino

Manfred de Rooy (mdrdvp) · « **Reply #2 on:** January 07, 2003, 03:32:27 AM »

Hi Valentino,

Actually, there is nothing special to see. It is tuned ADGC right now, but I will change that to normal tuning. I'm waiting for an answer about adjustment of the truss rod. Maybe you know. Do I have to adjust it?

While I'm typing this, I have your bass in mind. Do you have a proper picture of it. Non compressed. As a graphic designer I want to change the backgound behind the bass and I'm trying to do some other graphic stuff with it. Just for fun. Maybe in 3-D. If you have it and if you don't mind, please e-mail it to me.

Thanks...
Manfred

Valentino Villevieille (valvil) · « **Reply #3 on:** January 07, 2003, 12:01:58 PM »

Unfortunately I do not have a picture of my old SC. Regarding the truss rod, you probably will need to adjust it. But that's easy to do.

Good luck

Valentino

Manfred de Rooy (mdrdvp) · « **Reply #4 on:** January 07, 2003, 01:44:50 PM »

Hi again,

No, that's not what I meant, regarding the pictures. I'll show you what I'm talking about soon. I don't know if it works, but I'll give it a try. You'll hear from me.

Peace,
Manfred

Brian Ceasar (bbe1020) · « **Reply #5 on:** January 07, 2003, 04:18:15 PM »

Beautiful bass! Very well taken care of too... Is that a walnut top?

Manfred de Rooy (mdrdvp) · « **Reply #6 on:** January 08, 2003, 04:10:42 AM »

Hello Brian,

Thanks. No, it's a Koa top. This bass has been refinished just before I bought it. But, now wood damage at all. I'm very happy with it.

Best,
Manfred

mica · « **Reply #7 on:** February 07, 2003, 12:09:38 PM »

Could you post a picture of the back of the body too?

Manfred de Rooy (mdrdvp) · « **Reply #8 on:** February 07, 2003, 12:52:53 PM »

Here are two pictures, one from the backside plus one from the bridge (pretty clean for 24 years). Don't you agree?

Author Topic: My new "old" '77 Series I Tenor (Read 845 times)

Manfred de Rooy (mdrdvp)

Valentino Villevieille (valvil)

Manfred de Rooy (mdrdvp)

Valentino Villevieille (valvil)

Manfred de Rooy (mdrdvp)

Brian Ceasar (bbe1020)

Manfred de Rooy (mdrdvp)

Manfred de Rooy (mdrdvp)