1972 Alembic Series I Bass VI Natural

Here’s one you haven’t seen before and probably won’t again. A 1972 Alembic Series 1 Bass VI with a natural satin finish. This Bass VI was originally made for Jack Casady the bassist of Jefferson Airplane! He eventually sold it to Peter Kaukonen, who used it on tour with Johny Winter and Jefferson Starship. It was also played on the record Blows Against The Empire! All original, it’s only modification is the addition of a mute system to the bridge.

Wonderful three piece neck made of purpleheart, beech and walnut. Fantastic ebony fingerboard, beautiful Elm body with a natural finish. Original Alembic pick ups and wiring (PF-5 electronics). Powered by two 9v batteries instead of a power supply. The original power supply is not included. Two dummy coils in the control cavity instead of just one like many other Alembic instruments.

Definitely a one of a kind piece. It’s a rare example of a 70s Alembic Bass VI, built for the one and only Jack Casady and has only been owned by Bay area legends! Comes with a Replacement Value Statement and provenance from Alembic

Specs!

This bass is in good condition, comes with a non-original hard shell case and is all original beside an added bridge mute. Hard shell case has two holes cut into it.

1-3/4″ brass nut. 32″ scale length.

Three piece Purpleheart, Beech and walnut neck with a depth of .83″ (1st fret) and .90″ (12th fret). Seven ply backstrapping on the back of the headstock.

Ebony fingerboard with a 16″ radius. Original 24 medium frets. Oval mother of pearl inlays.

Elm body with a natural satin finish. Player wear on body.

Alembic pick ups with dummy coils and battery powered PF-5 preamp system.

Original Alembic brass bridge and tail piece with an added foam mute system. Gold Schaller tuners.

Weighs 9 pounds and 9 ounces.

DETAILS
Year: 1972

Model: Series 1 Bass VI

Serial: NA.

Finish: Natural.

Case: Comes with its original Guild hard shell case. Two holes into the case to allow a proper fit.

Weight: 9 pounds and 9 ounces.

Condition: This bass is in good condition.

Modifications: It has a non-original bridge mute.

Comments: Alembic Bass VI, what more can be said!