Thanks for the post Jack,
All I can say is when I was using this bass gigging every night (or so it seemed) I never had any RF issue with it. That was well over 10 years ago and this bass hasn't seen a band stage since.

The neck damage probably negates any value the graphite neck would have added.  I'm always surprised that these old Series instruments don't sell for more than they do.  My SI is, by far, my best sounding instrument.  However, I'm considering letting it go as well: I just can't get comfortable with the ergonomics.

Alembic {SOLD}  Thanks to all for your input

larry. is ron still around Alembic? Seeing as no-one else has chimed in yet, I think it's safe to say Ron IS Alembic! there's a decent history of the company here and a selection of the craftsmen amd women responsible for making our instruments here
 
Graeme

Thanks Larry for being such a helpful seller. I'm thrilled that this spectactular bass will be coming to join me for years of jams. It will not be sitting in a glass case! Steve
 
(Message edited by llobsterbass on December 14, 2010)

Congrats!!