Alembic Series I

The Alembic Series I is a 4-string bass produced by Alembic. It was one of the most ground-breaking and influential basses of the 1970s era, especially with the design and aesthetics, and was played by the likes of famous bassists such as Stanley Clarke, John McVie and John Entwistle.

Background
Mike Rutherford reportedly purchased 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.

He first played Alembic Series I was on the Abacab album, featuring on songs like as "No Reply At All". He played it on tour for Abacab 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. But he was also trying out the Steinberger bass which he played on certain tracks, and ended up preferring it to the Alembic. As for why, Mike commented that the "sound range from [the Alembic] was so great it was almost confusing". Which meant it eventually fell by the wayside and was forgotten about.

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