Alembic Bass Guitar

Built in the early 1970's, this stunning original instrument has a top and back made of of a Koa/Birch laminate with a maple and walnut neck. Zebrawood, maple, walnut and ebony used on the peghead and elsewhere. Channel style bridge, cast bronze tailpiece, 2-screw pickup mounts. Scale length: 34". With original hard case. Excellent condition with a single chip of wood broken off from one of the two lower body points.

Formed in 1969, San Francico-based Alembic revolutionized the design and construction of the electric bass with the first active electronics, and innovative construction and hardware design. Working closely with the Grateful Dead, Alembic instruments were often played by Bobby Weir, Phil Lesh and jerry Garcia. They were also frequently the instruments of choice by Neil Young, Jimmy Paige, Johnny Winter, John Entwistle and many other leading musicians.

Condition: More detailed condition reports and additional photographs are available by request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in very fine condition. Please message us through the online bidding platform or email Guernsey's at auctions@guernseys.com to request a more thorough condition report.