I thought the first real Alembic was built in 72 or 73.

Mine was 13725, and it left the factory this May, so they probably aren't quite to 15,000 yet.

My 2004 BB is 13317 and my 2006 Orion is 13514. With Charles number I would guess they will hit 13800 instruments between now and the end of the year.  
 
Keith

The number I gave earlier was only a guess (but not to far off)...    
Danno pointed out the relationship that Alembic builds with its customer and I was only backing it up with my own limited experiences  
 
(Message edited by artswork99 on October 07, 2007)

Since '71?...yes.  #71-01 - Jack Casady's Bass - Alembic #1.

There's a picture from last month in the FTC section.  The instrument's serial number is in the 14250s.
Rich

Rich, I'm not sure what you are referring to, but that might be an order number which is different from the serial number.

Bob, an order number may very well be what I saw and assumed that it is a serial number.  Here is the thread.  Look about 2/3 of the way down at some pictures that Mica posted.  Sorry if I'm confusing the issue here.
Rich
 
http://club.alembicguitars.net/Images/631/37231.html?1191762710

Yep. Those numbers inked into the pickup cavities relate to the work order, not the serial number.

Anarchyx (I have to call you this as you don't give us any details in your profile).
 
I'm not sure I understand why you'd want to order an Alembic online. This isn't like some CD ordering company where your online order is processed by a mechanical device that selects you cd choice (or builds your 'custom shop' warwick) with no human intervention. The whole point about Alembics is that they are built by warm, friendly human beings who are more than happy to discuss the tiniest detail about your instrument. (they'll talk about many other things given the chance i.e. if they're not busy). You'll also find that your chosen dealer will prefer the human contact - instrument shops (on the whole) love talking about musical instruments. You may also find that by getting into a 'relationship' with the dealer you may be given extra discounts.
 
Graeme