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rcowart
New Username: rcowart
Post Number: 1 Registered: 6-2012
| Posted on Friday, June 29, 2012 - 8:23 am: | |
Hello I am looking for any info on this bass. I have purchased and looking for the history of this item. |
room037
Senior Member Username: room037
Post Number: 453 Registered: 9-2003
| Posted on Friday, June 29, 2012 - 5:26 pm: | |
Congrats ! The bass is nice early example. Please show us the picture on "Show case" section. Eiji |
rcowart
New Username: rcowart
Post Number: 2 Registered: 6-2012
| Posted on Sunday, July 01, 2012 - 5:27 am: | |
It's not in my hands yet. Should have it next week. |
hammer
Intermediate Member Username: hammer
Post Number: 178 Registered: 9-2009
| Posted on Sunday, July 01, 2012 - 8:48 am: | |
Congratulations! Are you looking to do any upgrades to it in the near future or are you planning to use it "as is?" |
rcowart
New Username: rcowart
Post Number: 3 Registered: 6-2012
| Posted on Sunday, July 01, 2012 - 3:54 pm: | |
Once in my hands I will evaluate condition. But plans are to restore as close to original condition befor puttin it to use. |
malthumb
Senior Member Username: malthumb
Post Number: 529 Registered: 5-2002
| Posted on Tuesday, July 03, 2012 - 12:06 pm: | |
Welcome to the Alembic Club and congrats on getting a nice vintage Alembic. It'll probably take you about a half hour of noodling around on it to change your position to "restore WHILE putting it to use". I had a '74 that I got good use out of before sending it back to San Jose for TLC. |
rcowart
New Username: rcowart
Post Number: 4 Registered: 6-2012
| Posted on Saturday, July 07, 2012 - 1:39 pm: | |
Just finished preliminary exam and workout. All of the electronics work fine and without any noise. The neck is straight and action also pretty good. There are a few dings and some buckle rash on the back. No cracking of the finish at all. The bass also sounds great. The only real issue I have is this god awfull sticker. A piece of it has come off and exposed the wood below as it also took the finish coat off with it. I need to get this sticker off. Richard |
funkyjazzjunky
Senior Member Username: funkyjazzjunky
Post Number: 786 Registered: 5-2007
| Posted on Monday, July 09, 2012 - 7:42 am: | |
Try gently heating it to melt the glue w/o ruining the finish |
rcowart
New Username: rcowart
Post Number: 7 Registered: 6-2012
| Posted on Monday, July 09, 2012 - 9:48 am: | |
Thanks, I just so happen to have the legendary master luthier, Randy Wood only a half hour drive from my home. I am taking it by his place to have him take a look. Randy is really a great guy and a master at what he does. |
rcowart
New Username: rcowart
Post Number: 8 Registered: 6-2012
| Posted on Friday, July 20, 2012 - 7:42 am: | |
Here are pictures of 75-133 before and after sticker removal. My next tasks are the get her all cleaned up.
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klinkepeter
Member Username: klinkepeter
Post Number: 65 Registered: 2-2008
| Posted on Friday, July 20, 2012 - 11:40 am: | |
very,very beautiful indeed, have fun playing her, Peter |
davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck
Post Number: 10828 Registered: 5-2002
| Posted on Friday, July 20, 2012 - 4:31 pm: | |
Congrats on getting the sticker removed! Looks great! |
rcowart
New Username: rcowart
Post Number: 10 Registered: 6-2012
| Posted on Saturday, July 21, 2012 - 7:28 am: | |
I am just glad the removal went well and actually better than my expectations. Randy Wood also repaired a portion of the finish that came off when the previous owner attempted to remove it. In looking at it you cannot tell if it was ever there. He really is a master at what he does and fortunate to have him almost in my back yard. Richard |
artswork99
Moderator Username: artswork99
Post Number: 1766 Registered: 7-2007
| Posted on Monday, July 23, 2012 - 1:22 pm: | |
Great job! Beautiful bass with mojo. Enjoy and Play it Healthy! Art |
stout71
Member Username: stout71
Post Number: 65 Registered: 7-2011
| Posted on Monday, July 23, 2012 - 6:04 pm: | |
Hey Richard! Glad to see a fellow Savannah-ian in the group! When you mentioned Randy Wood, I had to check. I live in Atlanta now, but Savannah is where I'll always call home. Congrats on this beauty! |
sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus
Post Number: 2568 Registered: 5-2009
| Posted on Monday, July 23, 2012 - 6:13 pm: | |
The Bass looks much better now ! Congratulations_____ |
rcowart
Junior Username: rcowart
Post Number: 11 Registered: 6-2012
| Posted on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 - 6:44 am: | |
Hi Jerry! Its a small world indeed. You probably know Beaver Felton if your from Savannah. He and I both grew up playing together in various bands in the 70's .He and I were probably the first two Alembic owners in Savannah. Not sure if it was Beaver or I who were the first. I purchased a used 76 Series 1 LS and I believe he purchased his new. I parted from my old Alembic but always wanted another thus the reason for this purchase. Glad to meet you. Richard |
stout71
Member Username: stout71
Post Number: 66 Registered: 7-2011
| Posted on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 - 6:49 am: | |
Indeed it is a small world. I know Beaver very well. We both played in Shut Up & Drive for awhile (at different times, obviously), and he's who I purchased my custom 5-string from (still being built). Check out the "Shamrock" in the FTC section. You probably know Mark Vaquer too. One of my best buds. Glad to meet you too. |
herbbone
Junior Username: herbbone
Post Number: 26 Registered: 5-2011
| Posted on Saturday, July 28, 2012 - 4:18 pm: | |
Very nice. It's a keeper not many old ones that nice out there. Is it a 32 or 34? |
rcowart
Junior Username: rcowart
Post Number: 12 Registered: 6-2012
| Posted on Monday, July 30, 2012 - 7:55 am: | |
Its a 34. Currently enjoying playing this one. |