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jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee
Post Number: 3307 Registered: 6-2002
| Posted on Thursday, January 31, 2013 - 10:57 am: | |
I've recently agreed to buy this bass from a collector in Germany so just wondered what else Mica can let me know about it. Am I right in thinking that a 1995 bass would not need the HF Noise modification? It doesn't seem to have any special extra's just apart from maybe the burl maple top and the honey tint. Jazzyvee |
edwin
Senior Member Username: edwin
Post Number: 1410 Registered: 5-2002
| Posted on Thursday, January 31, 2013 - 6:54 pm: | |
OK, now I think you are going to have one too many of this style! Lovely bass! |
mica
Moderator Username: mica
Post Number: 7916 Registered: 6-2000
| Posted on Thursday, January 31, 2013 - 7:09 pm: | |
It's likely to have not had the upgrade by the year alone. You can peak under the hood and see if there are any trimmers with blue stickers installed on the preamp card. Looks really pretty, and you're only about 100 in line for the detail look-up |
jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko
Post Number: 3322 Registered: 10-2002
| Posted on Friday, February 01, 2013 - 4:14 am: | |
Nice bass Jazzy. Wish I'd seen it first - you already have an sII - no need for an s1 :-( Graeme |
moonliner
Member Username: moonliner
Post Number: 100 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Friday, February 01, 2013 - 7:37 am: | |
Love the finish! Congratulations! |
jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee
Post Number: 3308 Registered: 6-2002
| Posted on Friday, February 01, 2013 - 8:28 am: | |
You are completely correct Jacko, but who ever needs an alembic. :-) In reality, I'm probably gonna start downsizing once I have got used to the series basses and confident with them on gigs. If you are interested there is another Series I beauty on sale in Switzerland that was a featured custom of the month for 1999 "Burl Beauty" but it has narrow string spacing so not suitable for me. It does however have the most incredible burl maple top, back and and neat chrome plated hardware. Maybe you could check that out. Jazzyvee |
s_wood
Advanced Member Username: s_wood
Post Number: 366 Registered: 5-2002
| Posted on Wednesday, February 06, 2013 - 7:40 am: | |
Jazzy: Killer bass....beautiful burl wood top, and I love the tint! You and I both share a love for the Europa body with Series electronics...the perfect blend of ergonomics and tone! Play her well! |
pierreyves
Senior Member Username: pierreyves
Post Number: 1146 Registered: 11-2006
| Posted on Wednesday, February 06, 2013 - 9:13 am: | |
well done Jazzy !!! nice bass |
lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq
Post Number: 5342 Registered: 7-2004
| Posted on Wednesday, February 06, 2013 - 9:23 am: | |
Jazzy: Very pretty! You planning on opening a store soon? Hehehehe Bill, tgo |
jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee
Post Number: 3313 Registered: 6-2002
| Posted on Wednesday, February 06, 2013 - 9:25 am: | |
Thanks, I have to agree with you that for me also the Europa is the perfect shape for a 5 string Alembic bass. It's all paid for now and on it's way over so it should be here early next week from Germany all being well. I still have GAS for a recently made high spec Short scale 4 string Series I or II at which point I will sell off my black and purple basses to pay for it, then I'm finished with buying. |
jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee
Post Number: 3316 Registered: 6-2002
| Posted on Wednesday, February 06, 2013 - 3:06 pm: | |
I'm a mere pretender to your throne as a collector Bill. :-) Which one is getting the most attention from you these days? Jazzyvee |
jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee
Post Number: 3507 Registered: 6-2002
| Posted on Monday, June 17, 2013 - 10:03 am: | |
Here is the build spec for my bass. Series I 5-String Bass Burl Maple Top Burl Maple Back Mahogany body core Natural Honeyburst finish Purpleheart, maple, purpleheart triple veneer accent pinstripes 4-piece Maple and 3 Purpleheart, 34" scale neck Ebony fingerboard Abaloe oval Inlays Side LED's Polished brass hardware Series I pckups and electronics jazzyvee |