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erixxst
Junior
Username: erixxst

Post Number: 19
Registered: 3-2010
Posted on Friday, March 04, 2011 - 7:32 am:   Edit Post

I own this bass originally made For Daniel tracey (dannobasso)

It'a 5 strings Exel bass made i believe in 2002 base on this thread; http://alembic.com/club/messages/631/1001.html?1025583268

The bass is Stain black with two fatboy pickups and filter q switch.

I bought it from A forum member Ellery (Lowlife) last year.

I can't get the serial because of the fret Fx switch under the Headstock. None in the electrical hole.

I'll enjoy having the serial and every details concerning this beauty. Your help will be appreciatted

Eric
artswork99
Moderator
Username: artswork99

Post Number: 1434
Registered: 7-2007
Posted on Friday, March 04, 2011 - 8:12 am:   Edit Post

Eric, The serial number may be stamped within the cavity as in the example I've included (sometimes around the cavity perimeter).
If you find it there I will add it to the title. Art
cavity serial
erixxst
Junior
Username: erixxst

Post Number: 20
Registered: 3-2010
Posted on Friday, March 04, 2011 - 8:41 am:   Edit Post

HI,
I open the cavity but nothing's in there, I took pictures to show you. I know it's not a common thing to reveal the serial of a bass, but i'm afraid i'll never have it if your not helping me. I joined the picture of the headstock to show the fret Fx switch. i dont want to take it off cause i dont want to damage anything.

Eric




[moderators edit: align pictures vertically]

(Message edited by artswork99 on March 04, 2011)
erixxst
Junior
Username: erixxst

Post Number: 21
Registered: 3-2010
Posted on Friday, March 04, 2011 - 8:43 am:   Edit Post

Scroll right to left to see all 3 pictures!
artswork99
Moderator
Username: artswork99

Post Number: 1436
Registered: 7-2007
Posted on Friday, March 04, 2011 - 8:46 am:   Edit Post

It may be under the Fret FX controller on the back of the headstock...

Note the serial number on the back of the headstock of this set neck - sixth picture down - right where your Fret FX controller is located.

(Message edited by artswork99 on March 04, 2011)
erixxst
Junior
Username: erixxst

Post Number: 22
Registered: 3-2010
Posted on Friday, March 04, 2011 - 8:52 am:   Edit Post

For sure it's behind the fret Fx switch but i cant get it without taking it off. I'm afraid to damage someting if i do so. I did contact Danno for this and he dont remember ( this is what happen when you got to much of it ;-p ) So my only option is to request it here and maybe someone will help me out.

Thank

Eric
artswork99
Moderator
Username: artswork99

Post Number: 1437
Registered: 7-2007
Posted on Friday, March 04, 2011 - 8:55 am:   Edit Post

I'd love to assist further but do not know of any other location of the serial number. Good luck with your quest!
lembic76450
Advanced Member
Username: lembic76450

Post Number: 279
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Friday, March 04, 2011 - 9:35 am:   Edit Post

Eric,
The battery pack will come off with a little acetone, you could always put it back on with 2 sided tape, hot melt glue or something else of a temporary nature.
erixxst
Junior
Username: erixxst

Post Number: 23
Registered: 3-2010
Posted on Friday, March 04, 2011 - 9:59 am:   Edit Post

You do think that Acetone will not affect Varnish lacquer !
lembic76450
Advanced Member
Username: lembic76450

Post Number: 280
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Friday, March 04, 2011 - 2:10 pm:   Edit Post

According to Mica it shouldn't. Maybe she will chime in here to confirm that. I believe that it is the standard way to remove the Fret-FX array.
I know she has posted on here about removing them before. My skills with search function here are limited.
artswork99
Moderator
Username: artswork99

Post Number: 1438
Registered: 7-2007
Posted on Friday, March 04, 2011 - 2:34 pm:   Edit Post

Confirmed, according to Mica acetone is safe on a polyester finish. Knowing which this bass is Mica will try and locate the serial number so that I may add it here. You'll may have the Fret FX controller off and back on by then.

(Message edited by artswork99 on March 04, 2011)
lembic76450
Advanced Member
Username: lembic76450

Post Number: 281
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Friday, March 04, 2011 - 2:58 pm:   Edit Post

Eric, I'm going to take a shot here and say that the number 13003 in the p/u rout, is the serial #. Check the link in your first post. That would seem to fit for early 2003. Though that would make it, 03X13006. Does anyone know if the birthdate is from the start of construction, or, is it for finished product? The truth will be in removing the battery pack. Good luck
cozmik_cowboy
Senior Member
Username: cozmik_cowboy

Post Number: 896
Registered: 10-2006
Posted on Friday, March 04, 2011 - 8:37 pm:   Edit Post

I seem to recall reading here that the number in the p/up route is a work order number or some such, which assigned much earlier than the S/N & bears no relationship to it.

Peter
speicky
Senior Member
Username: speicky

Post Number: 433
Registered: 3-2005
Posted on Tuesday, March 08, 2011 - 6:47 am:   Edit Post

may that help you a little ?

hmmm, no sorry, the top doesn't look like zebrawood... :-(

(Message edited by Speicky on March 08, 2011)
erixxst
Junior
Username: erixxst

Post Number: 25
Registered: 3-2010
Posted on Tuesday, March 08, 2011 - 1:58 pm:   Edit Post

Does'nt seem to be the right one. If i remeber Ellery had 2 Excel bass when i bought mine.
tncaveman
New
Username: tncaveman

Post Number: 8
Registered: 2-2011
Posted on Tuesday, March 08, 2011 - 6:33 pm:   Edit Post

Is the truss rod plate on upside down? My Rogue's Ser # is on the plate.

Stephen
adriaan
Moderator
Username: adriaan

Post Number: 2766
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Wednesday, March 09, 2011 - 3:24 pm:   Edit Post

Truss rod plate appears to be the plastic variety, so no serial# there.

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