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alembic_plyr
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Username: alembic_plyr

Post Number: 2
Registered: 11-2007
Posted on Sunday, November 18, 2007 - 10:37 am:   Edit Post

Could any body give me the weight and body width on Series 1 4 string bass, I am looking at buying one I found but would like to know a little more about the weight and body width the bass im looking at is a 1977 series 1
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 5703
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Sunday, November 18, 2007 - 10:11 pm:   Edit Post

The weight can vary significantly depending on the woods used in the construction. But my '77 weighs around nine pounds and is about 15 inches wide.
bassman10096
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Username: bassman10096

Post Number: 1027
Registered: 7-2003
Posted on Monday, November 19, 2007 - 4:12 am:   Edit Post

Also depends on the body shape and (perhaps less) the scale length. Is your question about the "typical" standard (full size) point or omega body style or a small standard (think "Stanley Clarke") body?
keavin
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Username: keavin

Post Number: 1292
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Monday, November 19, 2007 - 5:14 am:   Edit Post

13 pounds with all that Brass!

(Message edited by keavin on November 19, 2007)

(Message edited by keavin on November 19, 2007)
82daion
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Username: 82daion

Post Number: 119
Registered: 5-2005
Posted on Monday, November 19, 2007 - 9:21 am:   Edit Post

My '75 standard point long scale with a maple body and Lacewood top weighs in at a solid 11 or 12 pounds, depending on the scale.
hendixclarke
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Username: hendixclarke

Post Number: 92
Registered: 6-2007
Posted on Monday, November 19, 2007 - 6:27 pm:   Edit Post

First this would be a question for Mica, and secondly the weight and
width of an Alembic Series One would be different depending on the
body style (cut), wood density, and the wood combinations.

I am sure if you gave her the serial numbers to the said 1977 bass in
question, she would have a production data on those characteristics
you request. The Alembics company, ship basses on a daily bases
therefore, I am sure this would be a fairly easy answer.

You might just find other and more interesting things about the 1977
bass too.

Good luck Paul.
hendixclarke
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Username: hendixclarke

Post Number: 93
Registered: 6-2007
Posted on Monday, November 19, 2007 - 7:29 pm:   Edit Post

I sent this response (it was the first response posted after your question) but somehow my post got deleted?

Anyway, I posted it again.

Good luck on the 1977 series one.
hendixclarke
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Username: hendixclarke

Post Number: 99
Registered: 6-2007
Posted on Wednesday, November 21, 2007 - 4:45 pm:   Edit Post

Kevin, that is some relic. DAMMMMMMMM!
I love your Alembic bro. I see history DC Smithsonian all the way, funkin up the halls with the-groove!

Where did you score this?

This is production #12 too?

That is cool!

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