What is the history of this bass
Sorry, I forgot the ? What is the history of this bass?
Looks like one too many digits in the serial number posted in the thread title. Viewing the time frame of previous listings in the showcase the 13000 sounds about right - an MK would possibly have an engraved brass plate (if not continuous wood) and inside the main component electronics cavity it will be stamped along the lip. Please check the number and I will gladly correct the title once posted to the thread.
The number stamped inside the electronics cavity is the same as the one on the brass plate, it is: 04MK13270.
I made a typo when I originally posted.
Typo fixed!
I'm looking forward to getting a description ...
It may take a while before the lookup materializes, so why not post a picture? We love to take educated guesses at the build details.
(http://club.alembicguitars.net/Images/394/180590.jpg)
Utterly scrumptious!
Other than that, it must be a 35 or 36 scale Balance K Omega Signature, most probably a Deluxe, dressed up in absolutely fabulous Quilted Maple.
Would love to see some detail shots.
It's a 34' scale, I can email you more pictures if you'd like. What I'm really looking for is a history and description of it because I'm going to sell it.
Hi Mica,
this is the bass that I purchased from Tim Allen. So I am interested in its history etc. Thank you.
Craig Privett
Hi Craig,
Here's what I found in the file for this bass.
serial number: 04MK13270
model name: Signature Deluxe
model number: MKLB5
top: 5A Quilted Maple
accent: Purpleheart lam, Maple pinstripe
body: Mahogany
back: 3A Quilted Maple
body shape: Balance K Omega
neck: 7-piece Maple and Purpleheart
scale: 34 long
fingerboard: Ebony, 1.875 x 3.125 custom taper
inlays: mother of pearl
pickups: AXY56
controls: Signature
originally made for: Bass Central, FL
birthday: April 27, 2004
In 2007 the bass was sent to us to repair the omega tips, which were both broken. There was a note that said second tip broke, bad luck