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moonbass
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Username: moonbass

Post Number: 2
Registered: 5-2011
Posted on Sunday, May 15, 2011 - 10:00 pm:   Edit Post

Just purchased on ebay a 97 Stanley Clark standard short scale
Serial number: 97SJ11068. Can you please give me any info on it?
Thanks
tom
jazzyvee
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Username: jazzyvee

Post Number: 2432
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Sunday, May 15, 2011 - 11:14 pm:   Edit Post

Hi, great news on your purchase. if you want a quick response, the best thing is to put some photo's on here and members will definitely chip in and share their knowledge on the model, woods and features etc. Mica will get to this thread later when her schedule allows but it could be weeks before this happens. When it comes to Alembics we often find that we are very impatient to know the details of our basses. So I would recommend get some pics up here and you will be surprised at how quickly you will get some feedback.

The serial number confirms your description and shows that it was the 11068th alembic made by the company.

Is this your first Alembic?

Jazzyvee
moonbass
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Username: moonbass

Post Number: 4
Registered: 5-2011
Posted on Monday, May 16, 2011 - 8:40 am:   Edit Post

Yes, first one. I'm using a Warwick Thumb now. It's a good bass but a little weak above the 12th fret. I don't actually have the bass yet, just bought it on ebay. I told myself i would never buy a bass i haven't played first but there you go. I hope it wasn't a big mistake.
jazzyvee
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Username: jazzyvee

Post Number: 2434
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Monday, May 16, 2011 - 1:24 pm:   Edit Post

I have bought a number of alembics without playing them and all were shipped in from another country and apart from one guitar that shook the electronics loose. That was because the case was the wrong size for the guitar. All were in great condition and undamaged when they arrived even though none were in a flightcases.

The best part is plugging in and hearing it for the first time.
keep us in touch with your progress with it.

Jazzyvee
edwin
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Username: edwin

Post Number: 931
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Monday, May 16, 2011 - 7:20 pm:   Edit Post

I bought my Series I before it was even done, so no one heard it. Best bass I've ever bought! My only problem with it is that I can't decide what strings to keep on it, so I keep switching sets out. Maybe I need three! One for DR flats, one for Ken Smith Compressors and one for DR Sunbeams.
moonbass
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Username: moonbass

Post Number: 6
Registered: 5-2011
Posted on Monday, May 16, 2011 - 9:56 pm:   Edit Post

Thanks for the info guys. Here's the photo that was on
ebay.
97 Stanley Clark standard signature
moonbass
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Username: moonbass

Post Number: 7
Registered: 5-2011
Posted on Thursday, May 19, 2011 - 7:52 pm:   Edit Post

Hi
Here's more photos of the bass i just bought on ebay. Can anyone give me info on this bass.
I'm also interested in finding out what each knob and toggle switch does.
97 Stanley Clark standard short scale
Serial number: 97SJ11068.97 Stanley Clark standard short scale  Serial number: 97SJ11068.97 SC standard, short scale
adriaan
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Username: adriaan

Post Number: 2803
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Friday, May 20, 2011 - 2:17 am:   Edit Post

Hi Tom, congrats on the SC - that's a mighty fine looking bass!

More info on the electronics can be found on the Signature Controls page in the FAQ section of the Club.

Have fun!
mica
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Username: mica

Post Number: 8436
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Wednesday, March 04, 2015 - 5:57 pm:   Edit Post

Also posted this for the (barely)previous owner on this thread.

Here's what I found in the file:

Signature Standard
SJB4

top: Flame Maple
accent: Purpleheart laminate
body: Mahogany
neck: 3-piece Maple with 2 Walnut pinstripes
scale: 30.75" short
fingerboard: Ebony 1.75 x 2.25 (classic taper)
inlays: Pearloid (plastic) ovals
side markers: Red LEDs
backplates: brass
electronics: Signature
finish: polyester gloss
originally made for: Manny's, NY
birthday: not recorded, but mid-late October 1997

Was repaired in 1998. Small fingerboard crack and milled frets.

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