This one is just a short drive from me... if I could drive that is! Looks like a straight-up Essence 4, with walnut pinstripes in the neck, and a nice, dark Cocobolo top.


https://www.talkbass.com/threads/1996-alembic-essence-4-cocobolo-top-sweet.1375471/#post-22033759

OMG. I had to look. You're all the way in NC and the bass is near you ? Fate is all I can say. I live 15 minutes from the Mothership, so I pass it daily.
The Essence has always been a favorite of mine. I've never seen a Cocobolo one ! I say go for it !

Price just went down $100 on this one... there's most of your shipping to the West Coast fellas.