There are several members here that would probably agree with the Elvish theory.

That would be the Noldor Elves, those that were gifted in fine hand crafted artistry. Both Galadriel and Elrond were of that lineage.
 
Ken (TEO)

Back again. here
 
The seller says they have only seen two series one guitars on ebay. I have only seen this one. How many have others seen?
 
Todd.

They come up about a couple of times a year, at least.  I bought both my '76 Series I MSG and my '77 Series I LSG 12 string on ebay in the last 2.5 years.
 
Bill, tgo

Would you mind sharing the price paid?
 
Thanks,
Todd.

Todd:
 
Series I guitars in good condition with a power supply usually go in the $2500-$3500 range.  Both of mine were at the lower end.  It seems in the last year or so, the prices have been more toward the higher end of the range.  Every now and then someone posts an old Series guitar with some hyperbolic claim like: Jerry Garcia's mailman's cousin's barber used to own it or someone who used to work at Alembic 30 years ago saw this and thinks it's possible it could have been Garcia's and asks a ridiculous sum, like $26,000, but they never sell at that price.  Another consideration.  Depending on where you live and the particular instrument, you might pick up some radio interference.  There are a lot more rf waves cluttering the air than there were in the 70's.  If your instrument picks this up, you may need an electronics upgrade from Alembic to rectify the problem.  I believe the upgrade is around $1500.  Neither of mine needed the upgrade, and I live in the San Francisco Bay Area where there are lots of radio and other waves hanging out in our air.
 
Bill, tgo
 
(Message edited by lbpesq on August 18, 2008)

Thanks.
 
I was worried about the electronics upgrade recommended for some instruments older than 1999. Glad to here that yours didn't need it.
 
I am worried about noise caused by light dimmers mainly. They affect my stratocaster something fierce. So I usually leave it at home. Maybe its just that I make a good antennae.
 
Todd.

I could be wrong, but I don't think the knobs are stock.  Anybody recall seeing brass knobs on a guitar from this era?

Neither my vintage Series I guitar or Series I bass pick up any radio hum (or dynamo hum) and have not needed electronics upgrade.

Wow! It went for the $4,298.98 buy it now price.
 
Todd.

Wow! It went for the $4,298.98 buy it now price.
 
Looks like this guitar might be going to Australia.
 
Todd.

Todd I bought it. I had to take a deep breath when I clicked the BIN button, but I suspect I'm going to forget all about what I paid when it arrives next week. If anyone has a series one for sale I'm interested in buying another. Cheers, Peter

Congratulations!  
 
I am sure you will enjoy it. It looks like a wonderful guitar.
 
Todd.

Peter,
 
I'm in the middle of purchasing a new house and I'm debating about selling my 1980 Series II Guitar with a graphite neck. I've never seen another one like it. It has a fiddle maple top and back with a mahogany core and purpleheart accent. It is a three quarter size omega cut style with a comfort cut/fit for the right forearm (I think both firsts for Alembic, but don't quote me on this). On top of the original Series II electronics the guitar was order with two treble boost switches one for each pickup (at least that's what I think they are).  I have the original build sheet and the guitar is in amassing condition. With that said the price is not cheap I would be looking to get at least $8,000 and preferably $10,000. The guitar will come with the original blue box power supply, 5 pin cord and original flight case. Again I am just testing the waters as I may be able to swing the purchase without the sale. If you are seriously interested I could add pictures.
 
Mark

Thanks Todd - I'm truly sure I will! Mark, I was really after another series one (mainly due to cost) but I'm game and I'm certainly motivated - please send me some pics. Feel free to email me direct with them or post them here is cool.
 
Cheers, Pete