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walkmeout
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Username: walkmeout

Post Number: 2
Registered: 4-2015
Posted on Sunday, April 12, 2015 - 9:56 am:   Edit Post

I just joined the Forum and a member suggested that I post some pictures on Showcase, I wanted to make sure that this guitar, with it's serial number 74-80. gets listed on the serial number list. At present: the serial number 74-80 is listed as Stanley Clarke's "brown bass". Obviously, someone will need to find the correct serial number from that historic instrument.
I bought this guitar, with the original case, cords and electronics, plus a schematic drawing and 2012 letter from Susan W. saying that they had worked on the guitar, cleaned it up and got it back to original 1974 specs. It is a masterpiece: looks and sounds. The lack of decoration, even the lack of fret markers, makes it all about the build quality and sound. I hope you enjoy seeing it.

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funkyjazzjunky
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Username: funkyjazzjunky

Post Number: 975
Registered: 5-2007
Posted on Sunday, April 12, 2015 - 4:54 pm:   Edit Post

What a guitar

VMG
pauldo
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Username: pauldo

Post Number: 1480
Registered: 6-2006
Posted on Monday, April 13, 2015 - 4:24 am:   Edit Post

Very nice!
Thanks for the pics.
edwardofhuncote
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Username: edwardofhuncote

Post Number: 310
Registered: 6-2014
Posted on Monday, April 13, 2015 - 4:40 am:   Edit Post

I really like the "simpleness" of this guitar more than any other feature.

Lately these early Alembics have captured my attention and imagination... I'm hoping to incorporate some of this simple elegance into my own future custom.

Thanks for posting!
edwardofhuncote
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Username: edwardofhuncote

Post Number: 311
Registered: 6-2014
Posted on Monday, April 13, 2015 - 5:02 am:   Edit Post

walkmeout - Here's a thread on a guitar very similar to yours, and links within to other similar guitars:

http://alembic.com/club/messages/394/170940.html?1423877810

There is an incredible amount of knowledge and experience on these instruments here on this forum... wait around a little while and they'll weigh in. I'm not all that surprised about your serial number. (it's actually kinda' cool!) As you read through these pages, you will find anomalies like that. (especially in the formative years) I think there's another case where two totally different instruments bear the #13, and another mystery where #44 is missing from records altogether. Some of these are just un-confirmable, and remain mystery.

Again, Welcome!
walkmeout
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Username: walkmeout

Post Number: 3
Registered: 4-2015
Posted on Monday, April 13, 2015 - 5:53 am:   Edit Post

I feel very welcome indeed! I appreciate the links to other similar pieces. My father had one of the largest collections of early American musical instruments in the world, nothing newer than 1900. It all resides in a museum at Oberlin College, where it is teaching tool as well as being played at the conservatory. A passionate discussion about musical instruments and instrument makers is what I grew up with. This forum anticipates a future where these instruments will be, hopefully, played and admired by the best and most knowledgable musicians. Like any great instrument, these Alembics amplify the players strengths, and weaknesses. They are exacting tools!
fc_spoiler
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Username: fc_spoiler

Post Number: 1662
Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Monday, April 13, 2015 - 6:11 am:   Edit Post

Fixed the list, don't know how that happened...

Awesome guitar, congrats!

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