| Author | Message | ||
| jogi
New Username: jogi Post Number: 4 Registered: 6-2002 |
Hi! I´ve seen some Alembic copies that people try to sell as the real thing - they all seem to have a single truss rod. Now, do Alembic series basses always have the double rod or has this been changed sometime? Reason I´m asking is that I´ve come across a bass that´s supposed to be an Alembic and does look and feel different from the copies, but has only one truss rod... Anyone got info on that? | ||
| valvil
Moderator Username: valvil Post Number: 150 Registered: 7-2002 |
Hello jogi, early Alembics had just one truss rod, later on 2 rods became the standard, I think sometime in the mid to late seventies, but I couldn't tell you exactly when; I am sure Mica can tell you, or one of our afcionados ( and there's quite a few) of Alembics early basses. However , to find out if you have the real McCoy there or not, find the serial number and post it here on the site for Mica to look up; she'll be able to tell you if it's the real thing plus all the info on its construction specs. Good luck Valentino | ||
| smichaels
New Username: smichaels Post Number: 10 Registered: 6-2002 |
I believe dual truss-rods were introduced in 78-79 models. Guitars and basses prior to this also had no truss-rod cover. Sean | ||
| davehouck
Member Username: davehouck Post Number: 75 Registered: 5-2002 |
I was told recently by a member of the group here that Alembic started using two truss rods in mid 1977. To further what Val suggested, general info about serial numbers can be found here: http://www.alembic.com/support/reference.html#sernum | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 1029 Registered: 6-2000 |
jogi - coudl you find a serial number on the bass? If it's an old one, you'll find it stamped on the very tippy-top of the peghead or if it's only middle aged stamped in the ebony fingerboard just below the 24th fret. All Alembics have a metal Alembic logo and a serial number. I also have some information about fakes you might want to read. |
