Greg, you were right. Will Gunn just found out and called me just now. Short Scale. Not Medium scale.

Will Gunn = Encyclopedius Alembicus. (I'm guessing even Will had to phone-a-friend on that one, but my gut said short-scale...)

...and I think I see a coupla' screws fastening that whatcha-ma-callit to the headstock in this picture. 

Quote from: edwardofhuncote on July 26, 2022, 12:25:22 PM
...and I think I see a coupla' screws fastening that whatcha-ma-callit to the headstock in this picture. 

Greg, indeed good catch.
McVie 73-27 Bass Specs:
Sold in 1974
Short Scale
Birds Eye Maple top and back
Vermillion veneers
Myrtle neck
Walnut stringers
Oak Core
Ebony Fingerboard
MOP inlays

Quote from: edwardofhuncote on July 26, 2022, 12:22:55 PM
Will Gunn = Encyclopedius Alembicus. (I'm guessing even Will had to phone-a-friend on that one, but my gut said short-scale...)

Will Gunn is hands-down a top dealer and rep for Alembic. He is involved in every aspect of the build; catching the smallest details that most don't really think about. Just fantastic. Thanks for recommending Will for my build that is just starting. My build card is just like 73-27 except East-Meets-West circuit, Caramel color AXY Fatboys and 32" scale.

My salute to you, sir.    I hope to play it some fine day. I'll bring along C14588 for giggles. 

KR you should check out my rumours bass, a pair of basses that are my replicas of mcvie a 27/74 bass
Cheers
J

This is first one in rosewood with myrtle core

Quote from: jseitang on July 27, 2022, 08:41:17 PM
KR you should check out my rumours bass, a pair of basses that are my replicas of mcvie a 27/74 bass
Cheers
J

That first bass is great. Do you have another?

The second one is in rosewood with a mahogany core

This is the second one

Quote from: jseitang on July 27, 2022, 08:52:22 PM
The second one is in rosewood with a mahogany core

That is fantastic! How do you like the short scale on these?

Quote from: jseitang on July 27, 2022, 08:53:13 PM
This is the second one

What neck woods are you using? I'm using Myrtle with Walnut stringers for my build.

Hey Jimy, I had forgotten there were two of those Mac-inspired builds.   


Had you ever noticed the little brass ornament on the headstock we're discussing on the other thread? https://club.alembicguitars.net/index.php?topic=27206.0

The 73-27 black original pickups were post trapezoid, pre-caramel, and the body shape is a lot like the '72 guitar models. It might be a build that started in '72.