You are correct about the new bird, Eiji.  
 
You received 145 around the same time I got 137, and ever since I've noticed a lot of similarities about this run of instruments. Todd mentioned that 74 or 75 Flamed Maple is possibly one serial # away from 137 as well...  
 
I'm guessing that LD Heater's purchase orders at this time were aiming for a standardized or uniform set of options.

Man this guitar is Cleaner than the Board of Health!!!

Mike,
 Absolutely spectacular to behold. I remember when we met, you told me about your wait. I love the green pickups!  Hoping we can jam together again soon.  I've just hooked up with a rockabilly industry guy in NYC and will be starting a new project with him.  Would love to hear you play some pedal steel again and play your gorgeous early Alembic. Congrats, Todd

Beautiful, really beautiful Pace. Congrats and good luck. Bring it to the next gathering. Which would be......?

Wow! I'm gone for the weekend and Mike showers us with retro goodness. I love the brown p-ups, and overall she's a 10!
Mike

OK, so yesterday I got a chance to sit down with Tom Chapin (Harry's brother). The guitar was originally registered to him, and I figured this would be a nice reunion which would provide some historical antidotes.... Unfortunately this wasn't the case. As soon as I opened up the case Tom seemed to think that this guitar belonged to Doug Walker (Harry's guitarist). Tom played it for a quick second and said I don't remember ever owning an Alembic, because if I did, I surely would've kept it  .... So.... the plot thickens.