(x) Incredible find SN 1277 004 (Mark Johnson)

artswork99 · August 18, 2008, 03:09:33 PM

Another from Rocky

boogieman145 · August 18, 2008, 03:25:57 PM

Thank you ALL SOOO Much. What a wonderful experience this has been! Mica, you and your family deserve a special thanks for raising the bar of excellence and for nuturing such fine crafstmen as Mr. Johnson. You folks represent the American dream come true.

artswork99 · August 18, 2008, 03:54:59 PM

Speculation, maybe the serial # 1277 004 is Dec 1977 and the 4th bass by MJ, hmmmm...

I wonder what the pick-ups are.

Lots of cool questions! How interesting they could be answered if Mark recalls any of the history.

David Houck · August 18, 2008, 03:59:15 PM

My wild guess on the pickups is Hi-A.

boogieman145 · August 18, 2008, 06:49:19 PM

Hi all, last post for now some time next week I will have her all cleaned up and Deb will take some real cheese cake shots to post ..
Art, good news the pickups do slide out so I can give you the lowdown then. I intend to have a preamp installed if Alembic will addopt this illagitmate child that would be great if not a Bartolini will have to do..
TTFN Boog

dela217 · August 18, 2008, 06:50:42 PM

Before Mica responded with a definate, I was thinking Dolan. He made basses back then with no logo, and inspired by Alembic.

My question is how are those pickups mounted? From the rear? Glue? Velcro?

funkyjazzjunky · August 20, 2008, 08:03:25 AM

WOW

boogieman145 · August 25, 2008, 07:49:55 PM

We here she is, All cleaned up and no strings attached. This Alembic insired master piece needs to be shared. Mica and her family have done so much for the art. Thank you for your kind ways.. Warmest Regards

(Message edited by davehouck on August 26, 2008)

elwoodblue · August 25, 2008, 08:43:04 PM

Mark makes some fine guitars ...thanks Mica for the link.
Great pics Rocky...it must have been alot of fun cleaning her up...I have a 78 series 1 guitar that when I polish her I swear a genie is going to appear.

what a beauty...wow again!!

artswork99 · August 26, 2008, 05:28:40 AM

Rocky,
Looks GREAT! Play it Healthy!
Art

daveski · August 26, 2008, 07:18:11 AM

Very Very nice,that really is quite something!!

kimberly · August 26, 2008, 01:14:42 PM

What a great story and amazing bass!

Best Regards,

Kimberly

pauldo · August 31, 2008, 04:26:20 PM

Pardon my redundancy, but after reading and viewing it's all I can think of.....

WOW
:-D

boogieman145 · September 01, 2008, 06:55:13 AM

Hi All,
I will be speaking with the master craftsman who fathered this work of art. I strung her this weekend , her action is delightful !
There will be more pictures posted if requested.
A big thank you to the Alembic family is in order.

klinkepeter · September 02, 2008, 11:02:41 AM

Can somebody explain to me what is a shop night instrument? Does is sell only at midnight?
Rocky, this bass is outstanding!, very beautiful,
my best regards
Peter