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kenonbass
Junior
Username: kenonbass

Post Number: 28
Registered: 4-2008
Posted on Wednesday, October 07, 2009 - 5:43 am:   Edit Post

Hi, I came across this bass on ebay...for some reason, I've always wanted a "traditional" S1 even thought I have an amazing triple omega with signature electronics. What would I be losing/gaining by going with this bass? I slap over the frets at the neck now and have always wondered if I could slap on these older models.
Here's the bass in question.

http://cgi.ebay.com/1977-Alembic-Series-I-4-String-Bass-Great-Shape_W0QQitemZ270466442607QQcmdZViewItemQQssPageNameZRSS:B:SRCH:US:101

Thanks,

Ken
serialnumber12
Senior Member
Username: serialnumber12

Post Number: 540
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Wednesday, October 07, 2009 - 6:24 am:   Edit Post

that bass is super clean!

(Message edited by serialnumber12 on October 07, 2009)
lbpesq
Senior Member
Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 4114
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Wednesday, October 07, 2009 - 8:40 am:   Edit Post

I just looked and the ad states a 34" scale.

Bill, tgo
llobsterbass
Member
Username: llobsterbass

Post Number: 63
Registered: 5-2004
Posted on Wednesday, October 07, 2009 - 8:46 am:   Edit Post

some have said slap style is impeded by pickup selector switch on the lower horn. haven't looked at the 77 you're considering, but a previous owner modified my 78 S1 to move that switch to the lower body. much better.
pace
Senior Member
Username: pace

Post Number: 430
Registered: 4-2004
Posted on Thursday, October 08, 2009 - 12:49 pm:   Edit Post

I'll drive down and check it out in person, if anyone is seriously interested in this one. The BIN is a bit high for me.

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