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| all_clapped_out
New Username: all_clapped_out Post Number: 1 Registered: 8-2012 |
Hi to ALL ! This is my first attempt at sending a story so please be gentile. I have had my Msg for many years and it has not been played or seen daylight till recently. I still have the little phamphlet that came in the case and I even still have the key to the case as well. Now to my question. "IF" and I say this with great reservation, what would my guitar be worth and how would I go about getting a reasonable estimate to its current value ? I have tried to call the factory on several occasions but have only received voicemail messages and even after leaving 3 or 4 messages, I have never heard from anyone. I also Sent an email to "Service," to inquire about having it "Freshened Up' at the factory. Again NO results. Could someone PLEASE tell me how I might be able to get some answers. I'd be really greatful. Thanks so much... | ||
| cozmik_cowboy
Senior Member Username: cozmik_cowboy Post Number: 1384 Registered: 10-2006 |
Welcome to the board, Ed. A good start would be to post some pictures - lots of pictures (we like pictures). Peter | ||
| pace
Senior Member Username: pace Post Number: 913 Registered: 4-2004 |
Welcome to the forum Mike! Like Peter suggested, pics go a long way in assessing early Alembics. 75 is a great year for Alembic, as they stepped up instrument production significantly, every one is still unique as far as wood recipes and body shapes go. Every once in a while one will show up with custom inlays, electronics, or brass, hence blowing everyone's mind all over again, so yeah.... Pics please!!!!! Also, I'm curious what scale length the MSG is... I have a 75 SSG which is 24.75", and I'm pretty sure the LSG is 25.5".... -Mike | ||
| all_clapped_out
New Username: all_clapped_out Post Number: 2 Registered: 8-2012 |
Thanks Guys for getting back to me so quickly and making me feel welcome! Like I stated before, I'm new at this and realized that I forgot to add in the particulars of the instrument. According to the pamphlet that came with the following are its "List of pedegree" : Woods Used: Top: Zebra Back: Zebra Core: Koa Neck: Maple & Purple Heart Fingerboard: Ebony Veneers: Rose Tuners: Shallers Inlays: Mother of Pearl Strings: Fender F-150 Scale Length: 24 5/8" Alembic electronics# PFG-101 #206 PFG-102 #203 DS-5 #203 Builder's: Rick Turner Ron Wickersham Date: 9/30/75 I'm going to have to figure out how to add photos, but I wanted to get this info out as soon as I could. Thanks again for your help & intrest.. Mike | ||
| all_clapped_out
New Username: all_clapped_out Post Number: 3 Registered: 8-2012 |
I had a few photos uploaded in a post and as soon as I hit the preview/post message button they displayed once and then disappeared. What did I do wrong ? Maybe I should not have started a new thread ? Mike | ||
| bob2
Junior Username: bob2 Post Number: 36 Registered: 2-2009 |
you can try uploading them again, the size has to be under 150 kb, sometimes there are hiccups and stuff doesn't show up. or you can email them to me or one of the moderators and one of us will be happy to resize them and get them posted for you. my email is in my profile. | ||
| dela217
Senior Member Username: dela217 Post Number: 1128 Registered: 6-2002 |
I am really curious to see the pictures because of the electronics listed in the build sheet. 2 sets? | ||
| all_clapped_out
New Username: all_clapped_out Post Number: 4 Registered: 8-2012 |
Thanks Bob2. I will give it another try. Mike | ||
| all_clapped_out
New Username: all_clapped_out Post Number: 5 Registered: 8-2012 |
Thanks Bob2. I will give it another try. Mike    (Message edited by davehouck on January 21, 2013) | ||
| all_clapped_out
New Username: all_clapped_out Post Number: 6 Registered: 8-2012 |
Thanks Bob2. I will give it another try. Mike | ||
| all_clapped_out
New Username: all_clapped_out Post Number: 7 Registered: 8-2012 |
Thanks Bob2. I will give it another try. Mike | ||
| all_clapped_out
New Username: all_clapped_out Post Number: 8 Registered: 8-2012 |
MORE PHOTOS | ||
| dela217
Senior Member Username: dela217 Post Number: 1129 Registered: 6-2002 |
That is a beautiful guitar. My favorite body style with my favorite wood. Thanks for the pics. Michael | ||
| gtrguy
Senior Member Username: gtrguy Post Number: 563 Registered: 9-2004 |
There is a 1974 series guitar on EBay right now and I would see what it sells for. I would guess your is worth over 3K and under 4,500, but that is just my guess. The medium scale may be more interesting to someone. The guitars seem to be worth less than the series I bass. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1974-Alembic-Series-One-Electric-Guitar-SOUNDS-AND-PLAYS-AWESOME-/181067687643?pt=Guitar&hash=item2a2879a6db Your guitar is beautiful! | ||
| flpete1uw
Intermediate Member Username: flpete1uw Post Number: 151 Registered: 11-2011 |
Looks like We are 2 SN#'s apart.   Series 1 Short Scale Bass ~Pete (Message edited by davehouck on January 24, 2013) | ||
| pace
Senior Member Username: pace Post Number: 915 Registered: 4-2004 |
Great looking guitar, Mike! I think "PFG" on your build sheet is really "PF6". Your set of pickups is a different molding from earlier '75s, take a look at my guitar in the showcase section (75-137) and see the difference. Appraising your guitar is kind of subjective, and one of the main questions any Alembic owner is going to ask- 'how noisey is it? Does it need the electronics upgrade?'..... with that said, gtrguys' ballpark is right, but i wouldn't let go of mine for that considering the recent refinish and electronics upgrade! | ||
| all_clapped_out
New Username: all_clapped_out Post Number: 9 Registered: 8-2012 |
Thanks so much guys for your valuable input. I am really not hard pressed to sell my guitar, but due to an industrial finger injury some years back, I can only comfortably play the fat strings of a bass now. I have heirs with the intonation of a rusty hinge so it does not look like heirlooming it would produce much more than a giant canoe paddle. I do appreciate the integrety of the Alembic community so I will probably "Hang Around" it for awhile. Thanks again for everything and also the tips. Mike | ||
| all_clapped_out
New Username: all_clapped_out Post Number: 10 Registered: 8-2012 |
Pete: Your base is gorgeous!!! I also play a short scale Fender Musicmaster (early 1970's era) It has been "Tweeked Up" or (Ruined) before I received it with a radically angeled Jazz Bass pickup near the also added "Bad Ass Bridge." It plays and sounds really great so that has been my redeemer for playing over the years. I tried to add a photo but lost not only the photo but the original post as well. Maybe I'll figure out how to post a copy in the future. Thanks for sharing the pic of your bass. (I can't help but wonder if the guitars have even serial numbers and basses have odd numbers ?) Mike | ||
| pace
Senior Member Username: pace Post Number: 916 Registered: 4-2004 |
Wow. I just rechecked the scale length of my guitar, and it is indeed 24 5/8".... I never had a spec sheet, but I can swear Mica told me over the phone that it was a SSG, and with a quick check with measuring tape I assumed was Gibson's 24.75" standard.... I learn something new everyday!  | ||
| all_clapped_out
Junior Username: all_clapped_out Post Number: 11 Registered: 8-2012 |
I'm going to try yo insert a pic of my bass we spoke about several weeks ago. Mike | ||
| all_clapped_out
Junior Username: all_clapped_out Post Number: 12 Registered: 8-2012 |
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