| Author | Message | ||
| toddharris
Intermediate Member Username: toddharris Post Number: 109 Registered: 7-2008 |
Lovely looking - I'm, drooling... http://cgi.ebay.com/1975-Alembic-short-scale-Koa-core-Series-I_W0QQitemZ190341914569QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar?hash=item2c51431fc9 | ||
| dela217
Senior Member Username: dela217 Post Number: 1005 Registered: 6-2002 |
I'm tempted. | ||
| lembic76450
Intermediate Member Username: lembic76450 Post Number: 175 Registered: 5-2002 |
It seems that the finish does not match the build card. Also non-original selector switch. Very nice looking just the same.. | ||
| eos35mm
Member Username: eos35mm Post Number: 54 Registered: 2-2006 |
Why is the bridge at an angle? Sure doesn't look like a satin finish, looks glossy to me. | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 8880 Registered: 5-2002 |
Not only is the bridge angled but the saddles appear to be at the back rail. My guess is an owner was having trouble getting it intonated and had Alembic install a new bridge block with the bridge angled to get the E side saddles further back. One might assume that new saddles with slots cut at the appropriate angle were also installed. On the other hand, it also seems possible that someone other than Alembic might have done this. I would imagine Alembic could install a new bridge block, remount the bridge and put in new saddles. | ||
| adriaan
Senior Member Username: adriaan Post Number: 2335 Registered: 6-2002 |
And there's an extra pot on there - master volume? | ||
| dela217
Senior Member Username: dela217 Post Number: 1006 Registered: 6-2002 |
The angled bridge seems like a 1975 thing. I don't know why it was done, but lots of instruments from 75 had the factory slanted bridge. Check the showcase for 1975 instruments. I asked about the extra knob and switch. He replied saying that the toggle switch was stereo/mono, but didn't mention the extra knob. I was hoping the switch was for LED's. It is also possible that the bass started life as a satin finish, but from the years of use has been buffed to glossy again. Michael | ||
| keith_h
Senior Member Username: keith_h Post Number: 1415 Registered: 2-2005 |
I think they just changed the knob on the selector switch. I've done the same thing on my Series being built by having the pointer knob replaced by a round knurled knob. Keith | ||
| sqidboatcommander
New Username: sqidboatcommander Post Number: 5 Registered: 7-2008 |
hi all, I am the seller. yes, that extra knob is a master volume knob. let me know if you have any other questions. . . sad to have to let the last of my Alembic collection go, but I am sure the new owner will be in bliss. wonderful instrument. | ||
| pace
Senior Member Username: pace Post Number: 439 Registered: 4-2004 |
Its a beautiful late '75... Curious if the finish was done at the factory, if / when an electronics upgrade was ever done (was a master vol an option in '75?). If all that info jived, the frets were good, and it came with a power supply, I'd pony up 5K for it. | ||
| rockandrowe
Junior Username: rockandrowe Post Number: 15 Registered: 4-2006 |
I love this bass. dela217, where can I find 1975 pictures? I am curious about the bridge also. Thanks | ||
| adriaan
Senior Member Username: adriaan Post Number: 2340 Registered: 6-2002 |
Going down the Showcase for Series I instruments, you run into these ... 75-149 guitar - bridge not really slanted Hieronymous's double-neck - both bridges slanted 75-251 long scale Small Body fretless - one-piece bridge, slanted 75-246 long scale Large Body - bridge not slanted ... and there will be more further up or down that thread. Most of them have the older bridge design with the U shaped base, but for instance 75-A051 - Unusual Omega has the current type. I'd guess they must have been experimenting with the bridge design that year. (Message edited by adriaan on October 16, 2009) |
