To anyone that can help, I have been trying to get the build history of my Alembic Persuader 5 String Bass, serial: 85P3760 for a few weeks now and have finally resorted to the alembic club. I wan't to sell this in Berlin but need more info on the bass to get the right price, eg. woods used, year of production etc.
Year of production will ne 1985- that's what the 85 at the beginning of the serial number stands for.
If you can post a picture, we'll most likely be able to identify the woods used and most of the pertinent details for you. There are a number of European members who will be able to help you figure out an appropriate price range.
Thanks tbrannon, will upload some images when I get a chance.
Hi tbrannon here are the images of my Persuader 5-String. As you mentioned, hopefully these will help with the information about the woods used.
(http://club.alembicguitars.net/Images/394/101816.jpg)
(http://club.alembicguitars.net/Images/394/101819.jpg)
At long last! The details of your Persuader:
serial: 85P3760
name: Persuader
model: PMB5
top: Coco Bolo
accent: none
body: Mahogany
shape: Spoiler
neck: Maple
scale: 32 medium
fingerboard: Ebony
inlays: Pearloid (plastic) ovals
side markers: bronze
peghead: Cone
pickups: Alembic PJ
electronics: Persuader 2 volume, 1 filter, mono output
finish: polyester satin
backplate: plastic
hardware: polished brass
originally made for: not recorded
birthday: October 16, 1985