Author Topic: 76 series 1 thinking about a purchase (Read 220 times)

wfmandmusic · « **on:** August 10, 2012, 08:58:44 AM »

Does anyone by chance know anything about this bass? The Low End Bass Shop has it for sale and I'm thinking about it.Thanks
Ken
http://www.thelowend.net/thelowend/used-basses.html

longhorncat · « **Reply #1 on:** August 10, 2012, 10:53:30 PM »

I know Brian is asking $3999 for it.

s_wood · « **Reply #2 on:** August 11, 2012, 09:30:07 AM »

I haven't seen the bass, but I have dealt with Brian Barrett before and he is commendably honest and knowledgable...a great guy who can be trusted.

hammer · « **Reply #3 on:** August 11, 2012, 01:30:17 PM »

From the pics it seems to be in good condition. Though there are others who have a lot more expertise than I do with respect to the value of Alembics of this era, this would appear to be good deal if there are no unforeseen issues.

wfmandmusic · « **Reply #4 on:** August 13, 2012, 12:48:28 PM »

Thanks everyone for the input. I really appreciate it.
Ken

alembickoa · « **Reply #5 on:** August 13, 2012, 04:24:34 PM »

Have to agree...this guy has a pretty good rep. The bass is complete and clean. I say it's a go at 4K. Just my lowly opinion.

gtrguy · « **Reply #6 on:** August 14, 2012, 10:15:31 AM »

I also know that having had him outbid me at the last second on an Alembic on EBay (that he resold at a higher price later on), that you can find similar basses for somewhat less money if you take a little time.

Good Luck!

wfmandmusic · « **Reply #7 on:** August 15, 2012, 04:54:17 AM »

I found the build sheet in the archived section 2005. But the build card might be incorrect.
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Hi Brent,

Here's what's in the instrument file:

top: Birch
body: Birch
back: Birch
neck: Maple and Walnut 34 scale
fingerboard: Partridgewood (aka Granadillo) with mother of pearl inlays
peghead veneers: Walnut
originally made for: Rothschild (our distributor at the time)
borthday: December 20, 1976

From what I could tell, we haven't heard from this bass since the day we shipped it.