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jagerphan84
Intermediate Member
Username: jagerphan84

Post Number: 189
Registered: 10-2003
Posted on Tuesday, June 14, 2005 - 10:58 am:   Edit Post

There's a SI on Bassgear with an asking price of $2500 - could be a good deal. I have no connection to the seller and I know nothing about the instrument, just thought I'd post a 'heads-up' here.
j_gary
Junior
Username: j_gary

Post Number: 17
Registered: 6-2005
Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2005 - 9:10 pm:   Edit Post

Hello Adam, Gary here. Just a little note and a big thank you for the heads up on this S1. I picked her up on Monday and she is a beauty. Thanks to your help I am the proud owner of an oldie but goody. A photo of the old girl is on the Low End web site gallery of basses. She is listed under Alembic, Zebrawood, medium scale.
http://www.thelowend.net/gallery/viewtopic.php?t=1152
If you are ever in the Detroit area you've got a friend, and a bass you may visit. Thanks again, Gary.
jagerphan84
Intermediate Member
Username: jagerphan84

Post Number: 190
Registered: 10-2003
Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2005 - 9:40 pm:   Edit Post

Hey Gary,

Glad I was able to help you get a hold of a very nice looking bass - I'm from upstate NY but if I'm ever in your neck of the woods I'll drop you a line.

Take care,
Adam
davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck

Post Number: 1948
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Wednesday, June 22, 2005 - 7:02 am:   Edit Post

Nice!!!
j_gary
Junior
Username: j_gary

Post Number: 37
Registered: 6-2005
Posted on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 - 4:50 am:   Edit Post

Thanks Dave. The more I play this old baby the more I like it. Got one noisy pick up which may require the update. That's ok as she is a keeper. I've been pleasently surprised by how comfortable she is considering her size. All my other basses are getting nervous.
howierd
Junior
Username: howierd

Post Number: 31
Registered: 8-2004
Posted on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 - 10:43 am:   Edit Post

Very Nice Bass Gary, Now you can experiment with those SeriesI electronics and finally see what sounds you can get.It is so much fun.
Howierd
davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck

Post Number: 1967
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 - 7:45 pm:   Edit Post

Gary; have you adjusted the humcancelling trimpots? If not, go here for the procedure.
j_gary
Junior
Username: j_gary

Post Number: 38
Registered: 6-2005
Posted on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 - 8:50 pm:   Edit Post

Thanks Howierd, as I read about all the ways the fella's are customizing their set ups, I'm amazed at how many options the Series allow you. It's very exciting learning this whole new science.

Hi Dave, thanks for the heads up on the trimpots. I am able to get the neck pickup very quiet. The bridge pickup remains loud and directional. I believe it is the bridge as the two rear knobs control the noisy one. She sounds like an old Stratocaster through a cheap amp. I switched the pickup connections at the circuit board which yielded the same result. Also the front 3way switch squeals loudly in the down position. I emailed Mica on the problem and she is going to run it by her Dad and advise. Even though she is hurt she has a powerful, rich tone and feel. See what the man says and take it from there. I'm thinking of going to Series II electronics if she goes home for the upgrade, thoughts?
davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck

Post Number: 1973
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Thursday, June 30, 2005 - 6:17 am:   Edit Post

I've never owned a Series II, but I can only imagine that the increased flexability of the CVQ is a nice thing to have!
bassman10096
Senior Member
Username: bassman10096

Post Number: 734
Registered: 7-2003
Posted on Tuesday, July 05, 2005 - 4:25 am:   Edit Post

Dave: You are right. I was just noticing last night that the CVQ on my S2 gives you a much more refined way to zero in on particular resonances than the fixed-boost Q on my Spoiler did. It's very similar to the damping control on the SF-2.

Bill

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