1975 Alembic Series I Guitar on eBay

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Author Message sonicus Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 1717 Registered: 5-2009 Posted on Sunday, March 20, 2011 - 8:13 am:    http://cgi.ebay.com/1975-Alembic-Series-One-6-String-Guitar-/120700035481?pt=Guitar&hash=item1c1a486199#ht_4158wt_1141 For The Guitar Players . What are your thoughts on this one ? tbrannon Senior Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 1299 Registered: 11-2004 Posted on Sunday, March 20, 2011 - 8:30 am:    Beautiful guitar... I love the old cream and brown pickups. I'm sure you've seen the question, but there doesn't appear to be a power supply with the guitar, just the cable. pace Senior Member Username: pace Post Number: 688 Registered: 4-2004 Posted on Sunday, March 20, 2011 - 10:22 am:    I'm willing to bet that at some point this guitar went back to Santa Rosa for some new pickups. The original ones would've matched the humcanceler, no? tdukes Intermediate Member Username: tdukes Post Number: 193 Registered: 4-2008 Posted on Sunday, March 20, 2011 - 11:09 am:    My guess is Mahogany/Maple neck and maple back, but this is almost certainly wrong. Anybody with a better guess? I would have guessed a zebrawood back paired with the top. Was this type of contrast common? Todd. cozmik_cowboy Senior Member Username: cozmik_cowboy Post Number: 908 Registered: 10-2006 Posted on Sunday, March 20, 2011 - 1:23 pm:    I'd guess it's mahogany core, koa back, walnut-&-maple neck. I know it's yummy! Peter pace Senior Member Username: pace Post Number: 689 Registered: 4-2004 Posted on Sunday, March 20, 2011 - 2:39 pm:    I'm almost positive the neck is Walnut and Maple. My first guess is Zebrawood/Myrtle/Walnut for the body. Aside from the Zebrawood, everything else the typical fare for this run of Small Standard instruments. tdukes Intermediate Member Username: tdukes Post Number: 194 Registered: 4-2008 Posted on Sunday, March 20, 2011 - 4:28 pm:    I have decided to bid on this one. I already have a blue box to use with it. I hope it is not too neck heavy. Can anyone with one similar comment on the balance? Wish me luck, Todd. room037 Advanced Member Username: room037 Post Number: 394 Registered: 9-2003 Posted on Sunday, March 20, 2011 - 5:22 pm:    Hi, This guitar is good old example. My guess is Zebra top, Birch core, Walnut back. My 75-145, 75-147, 75-150 have Birch core and looks are just like it. I agree Walnut & Maple neck. I think the guitar is not too neck heavy. My 75-145 SSB is not to dive. Back strap pin is correct position for the balance, nowhere the other. Eiji pace Senior Member Username: pace Post Number: 690 Registered: 4-2004 Posted on Monday, March 21, 2011 - 6:08 am:    The more I look at the back, I'm actually thinking Koa.... Todd, My 75-137 is practically the same guitar, and it balances perfect~ remember the SS guitars are about 5 inches shorter than a 30.75" bass. Good luck on the auction!!!! tdukes Intermediate Member Username: tdukes Post Number: 196 Registered: 4-2008 Posted on Monday, March 21, 2011 - 7:19 am:    Thanks! I hope I get a chance to see how it balances. Auction ends sometime on Friday. Todd. mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 7251 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Monday, March 21, 2011 - 1:06 pm:    I could peek - but I would guess Walnut for the back without a record. musashi Intermediate Member Username: musashi Post Number: 150 Registered: 5-2004 Posted on Monday, March 21, 2011 - 4:12 pm:    Hello Eiji, Do you now have 75-150 as referred to here: http://alembic.com/club/messages/395/97354.html?1300721317 ? room037 Advanced Member Username: room037 Post Number: 395 Registered: 9-2003 Posted on Monday, March 21, 2011 - 7:03 pm:    No, 75-145 is mine. Others are reference. Eiji tdukes Intermediate Member Username: tdukes Post Number: 197 Registered: 4-2008 Posted on Friday, March 25, 2011 - 7:56 pm:    Well. Apparently $3629 wasn't enough to take home the prize. I'll have to wait for the next one. I didn't really expect this one to go that high. Todd. lbpesq Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 4798 Registered: 7-2004 Posted on Saturday, March 26, 2011 - 8:50 am:    The selling price surprised me too, especially in light of the fact that it doesn't come with the power supply. I guess if I ever decide to sell "The Other One", my '76 Series I guitar, I'll put some cream colored pickups in first! It's true blonds have more fun! hehehehe Bill, tgo tdukes Intermediate Member Username: tdukes Post Number: 198 Registered: 4-2008 Posted on Saturday, March 26, 2011 - 9:14 am:    The seller had updated the listing saying the power supply had been found and was in good condition. So, at least whoever got it will also get a power supply. I have been checking this morning hoping the high bidder decides not to pay, but no luck so far. Todd.