I just bought a used epic 5 string from 1996 Ser#96W10448USA and was wondering if anyone can tell me how much a bass like this cost new?  It's my first Alembic and I know it's a ower priced model but am curious anyway.

A 5 string Epic currently lists at 3700$.
 
Valentino

Congratulations!  The list price for a new Epic 5 string with no custom upgrades is $3,700.  I don't know what you could get one for at a retail store.
http://www.alembicguitars.net/prod/prices.html

New one in a store would be around $2800. As you can see with age alembic basses lose their price (but not value!).
 
Jure

Congrats on the purchase...BTW, how much did you pay for it, if you don't mind my asking?  I bought my '96 5-string Epic for $900 (S/N: 96W10040).  A definite steal if you ask me!!!
 
(Message edited by zombierockstar on August 08, 2003)