Alembic Series 1 4-String Bass 1982 w/ Original Case and Bill of Sale/ Formerly Owned by TM Stevens

The former owner of this bass is a longtime customer and astute collector. All of his basses are in immaculate condition, unless otherwise noted (please see note, below*).

This early-‘80s Series 1 is in almost-perfect cosmetic condition. There is patina on some of the brass parts, but as you can see in the photos, the wood has been babied. The paper covering is still on the brass back control-plate cover.

The Series 1 features “point”-style body design, 5-piece through-body neck (maple/purpleheart) and stunningly grained Ovangkol top and back over mahogany body wings. The headstock is multi-veneered, with a striking volute.

Alembic basses achieve their tonal clarity by using 2 low-impedance single-coil pickups, with a middle-position dummy pickup that offers hum cancellation in any position. Controls include 2 each Volume, Q-switch (mini), Filter knob plus a rotary pickup selector switch. A stereo 1/4” output is standard.

*The preamp seems to be stereo output only through quarter-inch and 5 pin connector 

*This bass was formerly owned by T.M Stevens (See last picture of original bill of sale) 
T.M Stevens sang and played bass on James Browns "Living in America" along with Browns album Gravity 
Stevens has recorded with many artists including: Steve Vai, Neil Zaza, Cyndie Lauper, Little Steven, Tina Turner, Dan Hartman and Billy Joel.

Original hardshell case, power supply and cables included.

Features

• Top                        Figured Ovangkol
• Body (core)          Solid mahogany
• Finish                   Hand rubbed High Gloss
• Neck                     5-piece Maple/Purpleheart laminate thru-body
• Fingerboard         Ebony, 24 frets 12” radius
• Inlays                    Mother of pearl small ovals
• Scale                     34”
• Nut                       1.625” Solid brass, height-adjustable
• Headstock           Cocobolo overlay, brass Alembic logo
• Pickups                2 x Alembic low-impedance single-coils
•                               1 x hum-cancelling middle pickup
• Controls               2 x Volume, 2 x Q switch (mini-toggles) and Filter controls
•                               rotary pickup selector
• Inputs                   Switchcraft 5-pin power supply, 1/4” TRS
•  Bridge                 Solid brass, Adjustable
• Tail                       Solid brass, topmount, gold plated
• Tuners                 Schaller sealed, chrome
• Hardware             Body: gold and brass
• Serial No              82 2306
• Case                     Original Hardshell
• Power Supply      DS-5 and cables included