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57basstra
Intermediate Member
Username: 57basstra

Post Number: 131
Registered: 4-2005
Posted on Saturday, July 01, 2006 - 11:15 pm:   Edit Post

When discussions come around to the older model Series basses, frequently it will be said that a particular instrument has or has not had the electronics upgrade. What year models of instruments are we talking about that NEED to have the electronics upgraded? About how much is the upgrade? Thanks guys!
adriaan
Senior Member
Username: adriaan

Post Number: 951
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Sunday, July 02, 2006 - 5:37 am:   Edit Post

You need the upgrade if you're picking up a lot of mobile phone signals, and/or static. This can be worse in some places rather than others, so if you travel around a lot it might be a good precaution.
57basstra
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Username: 57basstra

Post Number: 132
Registered: 4-2005
Posted on Sunday, July 02, 2006 - 7:18 am:   Edit Post

Adriaan..Thanks. Perhaps you can 'amplify' the answer for me as well. Your response serves me well if I already have a Series bass and detect this phenomenon. I am looking for a Series and am trying to avoid a complication that could be evaded up front, So, Are all Series basses subject to this condition, without regard to year model? Or are there certain (or approximate) year models that's are prone to this. For example, Series basses made after 1985 are not as apt to pick up the ancillary noise. Or, is it any given bass on any given day (or night) in any possible combination of scenarios? Perhaps no easy answer. Also, does the electronics upgrade make the basses sound differently than they did as originals out of the factory? Where I'm headed with this is a question I am working to answer: Do I pursue getting an older model Series, 1985 or older or look toward a newer model (in order to avoid the unwanted noise)? Thanks for the response....
fc_spoiler
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Username: fc_spoiler

Post Number: 51
Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Sunday, July 02, 2006 - 7:47 am:   Edit Post

Hi there! Have you seen this one? Posted by Mica http://alembic.com/club/messages/16271/16310.html?1107541987
Might be helpfull...

Cheers!
F.C.

(Message edited by fc_spoiler on July 02, 2006)
keavin
Senior Member
Username: keavin

Post Number: 869
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Sunday, July 02, 2006 - 8:09 am:   Edit Post

for instance my 1972 Bass (old#12) does'nt have any noise problems it's Very quiet still to this Day.
yggdrasil
Intermediate Member
Username: yggdrasil

Post Number: 145
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Sunday, July 02, 2006 - 9:13 am:   Edit Post

I've had 2 1977 Series 1 basses.
One needed (& received) the upgrade; the other ( which is my current Series)is quiet as anything with no upgrade.
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 4010
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Sunday, July 02, 2006 - 10:45 am:   Edit Post

There is a dated (i.e. the prices would no longer be valid) thread that might be of some help here.
57basstra
Intermediate Member
Username: 57basstra

Post Number: 133
Registered: 4-2005
Posted on Sunday, July 02, 2006 - 3:16 pm:   Edit Post

Thanks fellows. That's exactly the information I was looking for. You know, the journey is a big part of the fun so my 'fact finding' on the Series models really has me thinking...Hope everyone has a safe and happy Fourth of July!
dela217
Senior Member
Username: dela217

Post Number: 686
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Sunday, July 02, 2006 - 7:26 pm:   Edit Post

Keavin - My 1972 Alembic is perfectly quiet too! I wish my '81 Series II was as quiet.
keavin
Senior Member
Username: keavin

Post Number: 871
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Monday, July 03, 2006 - 2:19 pm:   Edit Post

Hey dela217,if your 81 seriesII is making noise, give it a shot whisky Man!
palembic
Senior Member
Username: palembic

Post Number: 2426
Registered: 9-2002
Posted on Monday, July 03, 2006 - 2:37 pm:   Edit Post

Hips ...hips ...yodelihow ...gif dem twoooo ...hops!
I'd be quiet!

PTBO
57basstra
Intermediate Member
Username: 57basstra

Post Number: 140
Registered: 4-2005
Posted on Tuesday, July 04, 2006 - 8:00 am:   Edit Post

Sounds like the party started early! Have a happy and Safe Fourth of July everyone!

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