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rocksoldier1000
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Username: rocksoldier1000

Post Number: 1
Registered: 5-2010
Posted on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - 3:36 pm:   Edit Post

Greetings! I'm an Alembic Special Edition owner wishing to know more about my bass. Any chance I can get some help? The serial number is: 97W10927 (or at least that's what's printed on a plate on the body). Thanks, and much obliged for the help!
Any information as to woods, special features, etc. would be greatly appreciated.
mica
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Username: mica

Post Number: 7042
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Monday, November 15, 2010 - 6:02 pm:   Edit Post

Hi Graham,

Here's what I found in the instrument file:

WLB5SE Epic 5-string Special Edition
top: Quilted Maple
accent: Maple
body: Mahogany
body shape: Epic
neck: 5-piece Maple with 4 Walnut pinstripes
scale: 34" long
peghead shape: Cone
pickups: MXY56
controls: "Epic" volume, pan, bass, treble, mono output
originally made for: Guitar Center
birthday: August 1, 1997

This was part of a special edition for Guitar Center's anniversary. The truss rod cover is engraved with the serial number and the position in the limited edition run.

At the time this bass was made, Epics were not generally available in Quilted Maple, and the plates were usually plastic, but on this model they were all brass.

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