For sale 1979 Alembic Series I short scale Koa

This one is a sweetheart. Originally born as a fretless bass it was outfitted with frets at some point in its history. I had the frets professionally leveled and dressed by a master luthier and it plays beautifully with very low action and no buzzing. Super straight neck with 2 truss rods that are barely engaged. Has a big and mellow tone that can be shaped into whatever you wish with the famous Alembic Series I filters. Beautiful Koa front and back laminates. The clear coat has mellowed to a lovely golden honey color over time. Comes with a very recent DS-5 power supply and 5-pin XLR cable and its original blue(!) hard shell case. Very comfortable neck with a 1 11/16” nut and standard taper. The pickups have been updated at some point with “Alembic” engraved ones and the pre-amp PCB has been checked and refurbished by Alembic 2 years ago.

Specifications according to Alembic:
model number: SBI4
model name: Series I
top: Koa
body: Mahogany (darker than Koa)
back: Koa
neck: Maple and Purpleheart
neck feel: standard tending toward thin
Nut: 1 11/16” adjustable
scale: 30.75" short
fingerboard: Ebony
inlays: none
controls: Series I with Master Volume
side markers: red LEDs
weight: 9.3 lbs

Pickup selector moved to “modern” position
recessed Dunlop strap locks
originally made for: custom order for Harbert's Music, WV
birthday: July 17, 1979

The bass is in excellent condition, considering its age and comes with original blue hard shell case (fair condition).
Price: $10,000 plus shipping

Let me know if you have any questions.