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hasadari
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Username: hasadari

Post Number: 54
Registered: 6-2005
Posted on Sunday, August 28, 2005 - 11:56 am:   Edit Post

I am looking at a Series I with #77 and 882 stamped on the pegboard. Any information would be appreciated. I believe that it has been refinished with an oil/wax finish.

Please let me know.

Thank you.

Bob Brown
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valvil
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Username: valvil

Post Number: 751
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Monday, August 29, 2005 - 3:30 pm:   Edit Post

Hello Bob,

here's what we have:

1977 4 string long scale series bass
Walnut top & back
mahogany core
maple/purpleheart neck
vermillion fretboard
zebrawood peghead veneers
mother of pearl oval inlays
Completed 11/16/77

That's it.

Valentino
hasadari
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Username: hasadari

Post Number: 57
Registered: 6-2005
Posted on Monday, August 29, 2005 - 7:32 pm:   Edit Post

Thank you. Apparently, the current owner had it refinished in an oil/wax finish as the poly overcoat of the original finish was cracking and peeling. Any thought?

It is a strikingly beautiful instrument. Is there much difference in the quality/sound of the electronics from the 77 Series 1 and the current Series 1? The upgrade is a heavy financial burden on top of the bass purchase.

Please let me know.

Thank you.

Bob Brown
edwin
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Username: edwin

Post Number: 81
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Monday, August 29, 2005 - 10:51 pm:   Edit Post

I have a '78 Series I and the electronics work great for me. Unless you get a lot of noise (RF, etc), you probably don't need an upgrade. My Series doesn't buzz any more than any other bass that I have and certainly less than some of them!

I say play and enjoy!
Edwin

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