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Continue ShoppingAlembic Series 1 Natural 1978
4-String Bass Guitar with Rosewood Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
Alembic Series 1 Natural 1978
Vintage
- $8,995.00
- $8,545.00
UNAVAILABLE
Vintage
- $8,995.00
- $8,545.00
UNAVAILABLE
The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts.
Summary
Finish: Original
Body Material: Mahogany
Top Material: Walnut
Body Details: Neck through body design with mahogany wings and walnut cap. There is a filled hole on the back of the neck heel from a formerly installed strap button.
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Profile: "U" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .87" (1st fret), .96" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 10.00"
Nut Width: 1-13/16"
Scale Length: 34
Neck Details: Neck-through body design with five-piece maple/walnut laminated neck, unbound rosewood fretboard, oval inlays, and twin heel-adjust truss rods. The neck has been refretted.
Electronics: Original electronics, with neck and bridge pickup volume controls, neck and bridge tone controls with 3-way Q switches, middle position dummy coil, four-way rotary pickup selector switch (with mute position), 5-pin DIN power and stereo audio connector, and 1/4" mono output. The bass includes the offboard DS-5 power supply and preamp, enabling stereo operation. The back of the bass has four small trimpots to control gain and bass for both pickups.
Pickup Measurements: Can't get reading on active pickups
Hardware: The strap buttons have been replaced.
Weight: 11 lbs 4 oz
Cosmetic Condition: The bass shows light cosmetic wear, with various small scratches, dings, and other minor blemishes on the glossy finish. There is light finish checking and tarnish on the hardware as well.
Modifications/Repairs: The neck has been refretted, and the strap buttons have been replaced.
Tech Notes: The bass plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. Both truss rods are adjustable, and the frets are tall with minor wear. The serial number dates the bass to 1978.
Case Details: Original hardshell case
Summary
Finish: Original
Body Material: Mahogany
Top Material: Walnut
Body Details: Neck through body design with mahogany wings and walnut cap. There is a filled hole on the back of the neck heel from a formerly installed strap button.
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Profile: "U" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .87" (1st fret), .96" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 10.00"
Nut Width: 1-13/16"
Scale Length: 34
Neck Details: Neck-through body design with five-piece maple/walnut laminated neck, unbound rosewood fretboard, oval inlays, and twin heel-adjust truss rods. The neck has been refretted.
Electronics: Original electronics, with neck and bridge pickup volume controls, neck and bridge tone controls with 3-way Q switches, middle position dummy coil, four-way rotary pickup selector switch (with mute position), 5-pin DIN power and stereo audio connector, and 1/4" mono output. The bass includes the offboard DS-5 power supply and preamp, enabling stereo operation. The back of the bass has four small trimpots to control gain and bass for both pickups.
Pickup Measurements: Can't get reading on active pickups
Hardware: The strap buttons have been replaced.
Weight: 11 lbs 4 oz
Cosmetic Condition: The bass shows light cosmetic wear, with various small scratches, dings, and other minor blemishes on the glossy finish. There is light finish checking and tarnish on the hardware as well.
Modifications/Repairs: The neck has been refretted, and the strap buttons have been replaced.
Tech Notes: The bass plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. Both truss rods are adjustable, and the frets are tall with minor wear. The serial number dates the bass to 1978.
Case Details: Original hardshell case
Trade
- Brand: Alembic
Description & Specs
The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician.
For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic
condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our
Used and Vintage experts.
| Finish Details: | Original |
| Body Material: | Mahogany |
| Body Details: | Neck through body design with mahogany wings and walnut cap. There is a filled hole on the back of the neck heel from a formerly installed strap button. |
| Neck Material: | Maple |
| Fingerboard Material: | Rosewood |
| Neck Profile: | "U" profile |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | .87" (1st fret), .96" (12th fret) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 10.00" |
| Nut Width: | 1-13/16" |
| Scale Length: | 34" |
| Neck Details: | Neck-through body design with five-piece maple/walnut laminated neck, unbound rosewood fretboard, oval inlays, and twin heel-adjust truss rods. The neck has been refretted. |
| Electronics: | Original electronics, with neck and bridge pickup volume controls, neck and bridge tone controls with 3-way Q switches, middle position dummy coil, four-way rotary pickup selector switch (with mute position), 5-pin DIN power and stereo audio connector, and 1/4" mono output. The bass includes the offboard DS-5 power supply and preamp, enabling stereo operation. The back of the bass has four small trimpots to control gain and bass for both pickups. |
| Pickup Measurements: | Can't get reading on active pickups |
| Hardware: | The strap buttons have been replaced. |
| Weight: | 11lbs 4oz |
| Modifications/Repairs: | The neck has been refretted, and the strap buttons have been replaced. |
| Case Details: | Original hardshell case |
| Cosmetic Condition: | The bass shows light cosmetic wear, with various small scratches, dings, and other minor blemishes on the glossy finish. There is light finish checking and tarnish on the hardware as well. |
| Serial Number: | 781150 |
| Tech Notes: | The bass plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. Both truss rods are adjustable, and the frets are tall with minor wear. The serial number dates the bass to 1978. |