1993 Essence 6-string 'Very Quilted Maple Primo Choice' [SOLD]

Started by tomhug, August 23, 2014, 07:10:04 PM

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tomhug


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  Well, I never thought I'd do this, but I've held on to this amazing instrument for far too long. It is beautiful, both sonically and aesthetically, but I just don't play it enough. Over time my playing preferences have morphed more towards 4 and 5 strings, so I'd like to find an Alembic 5-string that fits in with my repertoire and other basses.  It's time to let this one go to an enthusiastic 6-string player.  

  http://club.alembicguitars.net/index.php?topic=5920] Here's the serial number request info:   top: Quilted Maple (noted as "Very Quilted Maple Primo Choice")  accent: Walnut pinstripe  body: Maple  through-body neck: 5-piece Maple with 4 Walnut pinstripes, 34" long scale  pickups: Alembic MXY  controls: volume, pan, filter, Q switch, mono output  birthday: July 28, 1993  originally made for: Guitar Resurrection, Austin, TX  weight: 11 lbs, 15 oz.   Here's Flickr album with more higher resolution photos than I can upload here  The bass is immaculate, in very near mint condition. I looked it over very carefully for anything noticeable:  I noticed 2 small dings on the back, one on the lower horn of the upper bout, and one on the extended horn of the upper bout.  All are tiny - nearly invisible.  $2,850.00 shipped, CONUS. Including this hard-shell case:

  I'm also willing to ship abroad, provided we can figure out shipping costs, import duties, and the dreaded CITES. Please contact me if you're outside the USA and interested.  I would also definitely consider a trade (+/- cash as needed) for a neck-through, 5-string Alembic. Any model, electronics, condition considered. It would need to be 34" scale and under 10 lbs.

Bassman8416


tomhug

I think so.
 
I believe the neck corresponds to the Comfort neck width (6   2.20   at the nut, 3.56 at 24th)
 
I'll be 500 miles away from this bass until Thursday. I will measure everything carefully and report when I get back.

funkyjazzjunky


tomhug

Thanks. I agree, the top is amazing. I can't think too much about it though - apparently I've really moved away from 6-strings. I brought this bass to practice and while it plays as nice and sounds as nice as ever, it just didn't feel like my bass anymore. I've been playing 5's almost exclusively for a few years now.

tomhug


derekh



tomhug

This bass has been sold  and will be shaking up the great state of New York henceforth.
 
Thanks for the interest, everyone.