Alembic Series I

The Alembic Series I was Mike Rutherford's primary bass guitar during the Abacab era from 1981 to 1982.

Background
Apparently Mike Rutherford had obtained this Alembic Series I bass from John Entwistle of The Who - who was known to use several Series I basses in the mid 1970s - along with Alembic preamps.

His first known use of the Alembic Series I was on the Abacab album, featuring on some of the songs at least, such as "No Reply At All". He took it on board for the album's tour during late 1981, followed by the Three Sides Live tour in 1982 (including the Six of The Best reunion concert with Steve Hackett and Peter Gabriel on 2 October 1982 at Milton Keynes).

Afterwards, he recorded with the Alembic once again on the Genesis album in 1983. However, during recording, he was also trying out the Steinberger bass which he used on some of the tracks, and ended up preferring it to the Alembic, that the latter eventually fell by the wayside and was forgotten about. Mike commented that the "sound range from [the Alembic] was so great it was almost confusing".

Despite claims by Mike that the Alembic was lost, it was in fact sold off in 2001 along with a bunch of other abandoned Genesis gear that had accumulated at The Farm.

Specs
Mike Rutherford's Alembic Series I is a Long Scale model, likely with Vermillion finish
 * Serial # SZ 76045 (1976 model)
 * Body: Mahogany/Koa
 * Fingerboard: Ebony
 * Frets: 24
 * Pickups: Alembic Electric Active
 * Neck: Maple & Walnut