Info Request: #77 and 882

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Author Message hasadari Member Username: hasadari Post Number: 54 Registered: 6-2005 Posted on Sunday, August 28, 2005 - 11:56 am:    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 hasadari@aol.com valvil Moderator Username: valvil Post Number: 751 Registered: 7-2002 Posted on Monday, August 29, 2005 - 3:30 pm:    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 Member Username: hasadari Post Number: 57 Registered: 6-2005 Posted on Monday, August 29, 2005 - 7:32 pm:    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 Member Username: edwin Post Number: 81 Registered: 5-2002 Posted on Monday, August 29, 2005 - 10:51 pm:    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