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For sale Alembic Series 2 1978

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$5,500.00
Strings
4
Status
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If you’re looking at this post, you probably know that these rarely come up for sale.

It’s time to move this fine instrument along to someone who will play it more than I do. Too many basses, not enough time.

1978 Alembic Series 2
Small Standard body
Rosewood top and back laminates
Zebra wood accent edging
MEDIUM scale 32” (not many of these out there)
7-piece neck
Refretted by Philtone a few years ago
Weighs approximately 12 lbs.
Comes with newer power supply and grey 5-pin cable; both in excellent shape
Includes very light-duty soft case in which I received the bass.

The sound is as magnificent as you would expect.

It’s no closet queen; this bass has been played. It’s got dings. I’ve never experienced noise issues; this bass should not need the electronics upgrade. I would rate it to be in very good condition.

I prefer a cash sale, but can entertain cash plus trade involving these items:

Sadowsky 4 or 5 strings 9lbs or under
Alembics under 9 lbs.
German Hofner basses
Ampeg SVT or V4 heads
Vintage Fender tube amps
Fender custom shop basses
Gibson guitars

Will not ship. Looking for a buyer in the MD/DC/VA/DE/PA area. Willing to drive a little to meet buyer.

Come and get it! Thanks for looking!
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Comments

May 21, 2009
505
650
SF Bay Area
Sweet bass. Curious about the serial number. I own 78-1172 which is a medium scale rosewood Series I five-string. Guessing yours was made around the same time. GLWTS...
 
Jan 14, 2009
275
139
Maryland
I would call it a poly finish (I think). It's not glossy like a modern-day Alembic, but it's not an oil finish.
 

glocke1

Supporting Member
Apr 30, 2002
3,473
5,021
PA
Sweet bass and very tempting for me as I miss my S2...
 
Oct 8, 2018
2
0
Can you tell me the series number of this bass?

If you’re looking at this post, you probably know that these rarely come up for sale.

It’s time to move this fine instrument along to someone who will play it more than I do. Too many basses, not enough time.

1978 Alembic Series 2
Small Standard body
Rosewood top and back laminates
Zebra wood accent edging
MEDIUM scale 32” (not many of these out there)
7-piece neck
Refretted by Philtone a few years ago
Weighs approximately 12 lbs.
Comes with newer power supply and grey 5-pin cable; both in excellent shape
Includes very light-duty soft case in which I received the bass.

The sound is as magnificent as you would expect.

It’s no closet queen; this bass has been played. It’s got dings. I’ve never experienced noise issues; this bass should not need the electronics upgrade. I would rate it to be in very good condition.

I prefer a cash sale, but can entertain cash plus trade involving these items:

Sadowsky 4 or 5 strings 9lbs or under
Alembics under 9 lbs.
German Hofner basses
Ampeg SVT or V4 heads
Vintage Fender tube amps
Fender custom shop basses
Gibson guitars

Will not ship. Looking for a buyer in the MD/DC/VA/DE/PA area. Willing to drive a little to meet buyer.

Come and get it! Thanks for looking!
 

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