Smithsonian bass (sn #13)

Started by lysosome, June 08, 2006, 05:27:31 PM

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lysosome

Can anyone give me any info about this bass, such as whereabouts, or where I might find some photos? Thanks!
 

mica

This is in a private collection. Here's a couple of other shots I have:  

 


lysosome

Ah, that's so pretty. Thanks very much Mica!

eastcoastepic

Interesting how the Omega has evolved over the years. Could this be considered a 'shallow Omega'? Absolutely beautiful instrument...how much would this piece of history bring at sale/auction???
Correction: there is 'much' money to be made above the fifth fret....

lysosome

Probably a pretty penny..being that it's #13, and in such great condition, and probably all original..I don't know. My guess is going to be overridden by someone who knows what theyre talking about, so I'll leave it to them!

lbpesq

There appears to have been quite a bit of evolution from Keavin's Old #12 to this one.  I wonder if there's an Alembic missing link out there somewhere!
 
 
 
Bill, tgo

dela217

Bill - The fretless bass in this thread is a 1974. It was made a couple of years after Keavin's bass.  It's serial number is 74o13.  The o being an alpha and not a number.  
 
Michael