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Title: 1975 short scale series 1 small body $4300
Post by: chrishooksbass on April 27, 2009, 07:53:38 AM

can't keep it
i've tried and just can't afford to.
it's a 1975 short scale in unbelievable condition it is a featherweight and is 100% original and functional.
comes with blue case that needs a latch replaced and the handle recovered. blue top ds5 and 20ft cable, this bass has not had the electronics upgrade and only needs it if you plan to play sports bars with lots of neon surrounding you, feel free to email any questions and also feel free to send me any
(http://club.alembicguitars.net/Images/395/64477.jpg)

(Message edited by davehouck on April 27, 2009)

Title: 1975 short scale series 1 small body $4300
Post by: chrishooksbass on April 27, 2009, 07:55:53 AM

more pics here.
http://club.alembicguitars.net/Images/395/61850.html?1235816828 (http://club.alembicguitars.net/index.php?topic=14529)

Title: 1975 short scale series 1 small body $4300
Post by: gregduboc on April 27, 2009, 08:53:21 AM

Interesting, interesting....
Let me think for a while....

Greg

Title: 1975 short scale series 1 small body $4300
Post by: gregduboc on April 27, 2009, 08:59:22 AM

Which woods are used on this bass (laminates, body, fingerboard, etc..)?

Greg

Title: 1975 short scale series 1 small body $4300
Post by: keith_h on April 27, 2009, 09:24:48 AM

It looks like the classic Brown Bass recipe. That would be mahogany, birch and walnut neck lams, walnut front and back laminates and a myrtle core.

Keith

Title: 1975 short scale series 1 small body $4300
Post by: chrishooksbass on April 27, 2009, 09:28:55 AM

top and back: California Walnut
core: Birch
neck: Walnut and Maple, 30.75 short scale
fingerboard: Ebony with Abalone inlays
peghead veneers: Walnut
originally made for: LD Heater, OR
birthday: not recorded

There is one previous registered owner in CA from 1991. (http://club.alembicguitars.net/Images/395/64483.jpg)

Title: 1975 short scale series 1 small body $4300
Post by: gregduboc on April 27, 2009, 09:30:58 AM

Chris, is Keith that accurate???

Greg

Title: 1975 short scale series 1 small body $4300
Post by: chrishooksbass on April 27, 2009, 09:31:22 AM

back(http://club.alembicguitars.net/Images/395/64486.jpg)

Title: 1975 short scale series 1 small body $4300
Post by: gregduboc on April 27, 2009, 09:36:04 AM

Perfect, perfect....

Greg

Title: 1975 short scale series 1 small body $4300
Post by: bassman10096 on April 27, 2009, 11:09:54 AM

I want it...

Just different enought from my Brown Bass (birch core vs. mahog; walnut and maple neck vs mahog, walnut and birch) to justify wanting it mainly because the walnut top looks so great under a gloss finish (different from the BB's oiled fin, which is great too). Unfortunately the tax man is going to take away anything vaguely resembling discretionary income this year...

Good luck Chris. What a prize for whoever owns it next.

Title: 1975 short scale series 1 small body $4300
Post by: gregduboc on April 27, 2009, 06:49:53 PM

I HATE BRAZILIAN TAXES SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!

Greg

Title: 1975 short scale series 1 small body $4300
Post by: keith_h on April 28, 2009, 04:59:29 AM

Well what can I say but I was wrong about the wood. I might have bit on this back before I ordered a new one.

Keith

Title: 1975 short scale series 1 small body $4300
Post by: chrishooksbass on April 28, 2009, 05:56:15 AM

$4200 thanks

Title: 1975 short scale series 1 small body $4300
Post by: toddharris on May 08, 2009, 03:12:30 PM

Hi Chris,
Interested - can you tell me the weight of the bass and the serial number? Thanks, Todd

Title: 1975 short scale series 1 small body $4300
Post by: chrishooksbass on May 09, 2009, 07:27:43 AM

#75- 145
i don't have an accurate scale but weight is in the
8 lb range it is a feather weight bass

Title: 1975 short scale series 1 small body $4300
Post by: lembic76450 on May 16, 2009, 05:02:56 AM

Chris,

Is that you back on ebay?

Ken

Title: 1975 short scale series 1 small body $4300
Post by: chrishooksbass on May 16, 2009, 07:49:54 AM

unfortunately yes

Title: 1975 short scale series 1 small body $4300
Post by: eos35mm on May 17, 2009, 12:12:29 AM

Chris, oh boy that's a shame. I sent you an email

Title: 1975 short scale series 1 small body $4300
Post by: room037 on May 26, 2009, 09:38:18 PM

Hi all,

I won the auction !
The bass is now on the way to Japan.

Eiji

Title: 1975 short scale series 1 small body $4300
Post by: elwoodblue on May 26, 2009, 10:12:47 PM

Congrats Eiji,
It's found a good home.

Title: 1975 short scale series 1 small body $4300
Post by: hieronymous on May 27, 2009, 06:54:08 AM

Omedeto gozaimasu!!!

Title: 1975 short scale series 1 small body $4300
Post by: kungfusheriff on May 27, 2009, 10:29:21 AM

Yay Eiji and congrats Chris!

Title: 1975 short scale series 1 small body $4300
Post by: to_81_0190 on May 27, 2009, 03:39:28 PM

I expected that you might have seriouse interest in this beauty. Could you please let me play the bass someday? Congrats!!! ????l????????????B?@Toshiaki

(Message edited by to 81 0190 on May 27, 2009)

Title: 1975 short scale series 1 small body $4300
Post by: chrishooksbass on May 28, 2009, 11:14:39 AM

i'm pleased that it went to a club member
still hate having to let it go

Alembic Guitars

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