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Manfred de Rooy (mdrdvp)
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Post Number: 5
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Sunday, January 05, 2003 - 4:02 pm:   Edit Post

Alembic 1977 Series I Tenor bass.1977 Series I Tenor
Valentino Villevieille (valvil)
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Post Number: 38
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Monday, January 06, 2003 - 2:58 pm:   Edit Post

Very nice, Manfred,

that's the first Tenor bass I've seen..I'm curious, what's the tuning on it? I used to have a short scale SC that I had strung ADGC, but I think I'd like something a little higher in range but still with a bass feel.

Valentino
Manfred de Rooy (mdrdvp)
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Post Number: 7
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Tuesday, January 07, 2003 - 3:32 am:   Edit Post

Hi Valentino,

Actually, there is nothing special to see. It is tuned ADGC right now, but I will change that to normal tuning. I'm waiting for an answer about adjustment of the truss rod. Maybe you know. Do I have to adjust it?

While I'm typing this, I have your bass in mind. Do you have a proper picture of it. Non compressed. As a graphic designer I want to change the backgound behind the bass and I'm trying to do some other graphic stuff with it. Just for fun. Maybe in 3-D. If you have it and if you don't mind, please e-mail it to me.

Thanks...
Manfred
Valentino Villevieille (valvil)
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Post Number: 39
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Tuesday, January 07, 2003 - 12:01 pm:   Edit Post

Unfortunately I do not have a picture of my old SC. Regarding the truss rod, you probably will need to adjust it. But that's easy to do.

Good luck

Valentino
Manfred de Rooy (mdrdvp)
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Post Number: 9
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Tuesday, January 07, 2003 - 1:44 pm:   Edit Post

Hi again,


No, that's not what I meant, regarding the pictures. I'll show you what I'm talking about soon. I don't know if it works, but I'll give it a try. You'll hear from me.

Peace,
Manfred
Brian Ceasar (bbe1020)
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Post Number: 54
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Tuesday, January 07, 2003 - 4:18 pm:   Edit Post

Beautiful bass! Very well taken care of too... Is that a walnut top?
Manfred de Rooy (mdrdvp)
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Post Number: 10
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Wednesday, January 08, 2003 - 4:10 am:   Edit Post

Hello Brian,

Thanks. No, it's a Koa top. This bass has been refinished just before I bought it. But, now wood damage at all. I'm very happy with it.

Best,
Manfred
Mica Wickersham (mica)
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Post Number: 680
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Friday, February 07, 2003 - 12:09 pm:   Edit Post

Could you post a picture of the back of the body too?
Manfred de Rooy (mdrdvp)
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Post Number: 27
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Friday, February 07, 2003 - 12:52 pm:   Edit Post

Here are two pictures, one from the backside plus one from the bridge (pretty clean for 24 years).
Don't you agree?

77back

77bridge

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