I am very happy with the 92 Essence that I purchased from lbpesq ( Bill) . The instrument was fine when I acquired it however I opted for the installation of a brass bridge block and a 3 way que switch . All the work was done at Alembic.  It is a great instrument .

It's actually LBP, not IBP.   And Alembic did a sweet job adding that brass block.

Bill, tgo

Noted and corrected /lbpesq 

In the unlikely event I needed to sell one of my basses it would only be because I needed the cash so it would go to whoever paid the most.

Graeme

Yes, Jazzyvee, he had high integrity and standards, I agree with his perspective.

Beautiful bass, Edwin

Edwin, we totally approve of the Starfire!

I've bought and sold a few Alembics in my time. I can't recall ever regretting who I sold them to. In fact, I've conducted business and made friends through this very site a few times. I suppose I've been very lucky in my Alembic dealings. Furthermore, I've had several people make me the benefactor of some Alembic-related kindness. One guy gave me a very nice Series 1 case to replace my battered original case; another person (someone here) sent me a set of TI flats for free! Good people.

I haven't been around here much recently (you know...life), but I hope everyone is staying safe in this crazy time we are in. I've been working from home for 6 weeks (I'm a teacher).

Good to see you again, Rob... it's been a minute. 

Thanks!

Yes. The 81 Koa went to a music store and ended up on the east coast where. Got an email from one of the folks here on the forum a few years later where it had surfaced for sale. The joker was completely misrepresenting the instrument and I called him on it. He and the bass disappeared. I do care. It's a bloody Alembic. 👆✌️👍❤️

If Turbo Tom is still kicking around, I wouldn't sell any instrument to him.

There haven't been very many people who visit this board who I would consider flippers (certainly not Bill). As a matter of fact I think I've read more posts about instruments being listed for crazy low prices and members, who could realistically have made some quick cash, contacting sellers to educate them about what they had in their hands.

Quote from: edwin on April 18, 2020, 04:40:02 PM

Quote from: ducatidoc on April 17, 2020, 02:14:13 PM
I suspect that in the case of Alembic, a Series II will do all the talking to the new buyer that'll be necessary. That being said, look what Paul did to his 4001, or what John did to his Rolls-Royce, so yeah, there's dummies out there.

So, you are saying I'm a dummy because of what I did to my '67 Starfire?

Heavens No. Did you do that yourself? Looks just like something Jack himself would have tweake. Approved!

(What is this - a nightmare?  Sell my Alembic?  NEVER!!)