| Author | Message | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 3307 Registered: 6-2002 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Love the finish! Congratulations! | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 3308 Registered: 6-2002 |
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 |
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 |
well done Jazzy !!! nice bass | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 5342 Registered: 7-2004 |
Jazzy: Very pretty! You planning on opening a store soon? Hehehehe Bill, tgo | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 3313 Registered: 6-2002 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
