| Author | Message | ||
| allyourbass
Junior Username: allyourbass Post Number: 21 Registered: 2-2011 |
I've got an Alembic Epic 4, 1994, quilted maple top. Bass is in good condition, but used. I'm looking for an Epic 5 (or 4) with a dark face wood. I'm willing to trade down, for the right bass. Would like pretty much anything but quilted maple. Bubinga, wenge, any of 'em. If you're interested, shoot me an email at Phoenixcreations@hotmail.com I can upload pictures here once I get home. | ||
| allyourbass
Junior Username: allyourbass Post Number: 22 Registered: 2-2011 |
http://s130.photobucket.com/albums/p264/jady16/Alembic/ She sounds great, and has no problems. I've just always wanted something with a darker top. Figure my best chance is offering to trade for a fiver. Let me know! | ||
| hydrargyrum
Senior Member Username: hydrargyrum Post Number: 1062 Registered: 3-2004 |
Good luck with your trade, oh, and I couldn't resist . . .  | ||
| allyourbass
Junior Username: allyourbass Post Number: 23 Registered: 2-2011 |
Nobody is looking to trade for a maple epic 4? Would prefer a local deal, Hampton, VA. Literally ANY other epic beside maple is good in my books. I'm not in a rush to get rid of 'er, I'm just looking at starting to gig here again in a month or so, and would like to not have a bass in transit at the time. | ||
| jcdlc72
Intermediate Member Username: jcdlc72 Post Number: 124 Registered: 11-2009 |
Sorry, Epic 5er here, but Maple-top. However, I'd LOVE a Maple-top Epic 4. :P Willing to change yours for a WAY-cheaper fiver such a Washburn or a Samick? I guessed not. Well, I tried... :P | ||
| allyourbass
Junior Username: allyourbass Post Number: 24 Registered: 2-2011 |
Well, I wouldn't mind trying out a 5er. And it would give me a better excuse to trade for a dark top 4. Might not be the most prudent move, but in the end get me a tiny bit closer to where I'd like to end up. I'd consider it if you're honestly interested. | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 4968 Registered: 7-2004 |
Any interest in an Epic fretless 5 with a superb walnut top? Bill, tgo | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 2114 Registered: 5-2009 |
I have seen Bill's Epic fretless 5 first hand and will comment that it is nice ! | ||
| allyourbass
Junior Username: allyourbass Post Number: 25 Registered: 2-2011 |
I certainly am interested! Two questions, Where are you located, and can you send a few pics to my email address listed above? | ||
| allyourbass
Junior Username: allyourbass Post Number: 26 Registered: 2-2011 |
lined or unlined? | ||
| tbrannon
Senior Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 1433 Registered: 11-2004 |
Here is a link to a thread Bill posted about the cleanup of the Epic. Looks to be an unlined fretless http://alembic.com/club/messages/393/74715.html?1262576366 | ||
| allyourbass
Junior Username: allyourbass Post Number: 27 Registered: 2-2011 |
Wow, that'd be tough. Jumping from a fretted 4 to an unlined fretless V. She looks great, though. I bet after a life of misery and hell, she's got tons of mojo. What did you do with the finish? Did you sand back down, and even it back out and refinish, or did you leave the finish as is? | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 4969 Registered: 7-2004 |
Michael: I'm in the S.F. Bay Area, just about an hour south of Alembic. I never touched the finish as it seemed fine. It's either oil or satin. Feels like wood. Bill, tgo | ||
| allyourbass
Junior Username: allyourbass Post Number: 28 Registered: 2-2011 |
@bill I can't lie, Bill. I'm a bit hesitant. If it had fret lines, I'd probably be all about it. As it stands, I'm scared. If I did get it, it would most likely be a stepping stone to what I actually want, which is a 4 fretted with a dark top. It's just too big of a jump for me. If you were local, I'd love to come try it out, see if I can even adapt to a fretless, see how a fiver feels, but alas, you are not. Let me think on it a bit, if nothing else jumps up at me, I might take you up on it. Michael |
