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bungalowbill
Junior
Username: bungalowbill

Post Number: 16
Registered: 1-2009
Posted on Saturday, January 28, 2012 - 4:15 pm:   Edit Post

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/msg/2782247919.html

Looks like the same one that has been on and off Craigslist since late 2010
wookie
Member
Username: wookie

Post Number: 53
Registered: 8-2010
Posted on Sunday, January 29, 2012 - 8:50 am:   Edit Post

What's wrong with it? Why does it keep coming up? I'm not a fan of the newer bodies anyway. If I had $2750 I'd be looking for europa's maybe some needs money and a series bass heck I just saw a spoiler going for $2300. Maybe I'm showing my age but I really dig the elan, spoiler, Europa, and I think it's called a " balanced K" (to me the "K" stands for Kyra, my daughters name:-)) newer bodies ..... No thanks.
bungalowbill
Junior
Username: bungalowbill

Post Number: 17
Registered: 1-2009
Posted on Sunday, January 29, 2012 - 9:22 am:   Edit Post

I don't know, but I don't think anything is wrong with it, other than it might be priced a bit high. Looks like the same seller since I first noticed it in 2010, judging by the ad copy and the photos...
bsee
Senior Member
Username: bsee

Post Number: 2614
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Sunday, January 29, 2012 - 9:32 am:   Edit Post

There's nothing particularly wrong with it that I can see. On the other hand, an Essence without some upgrades on it is really in the same class as a Spoiler or Persuader. $2300 for a Spoiler is a lot of money in this market, as is $2750 for that Essence, but there are often exceptional instruments or unusual deals.

Many upgraded Essence basses are out there because it was the least cost starting point to add features from. I have one that looks like an SC with Europa electronics and LEDs, but has an Essence serial number because of the way it was ordered. My "Essence" wouldn't leave for under $3500, but that can't be a reference to set the market for a stock instrument.

-bob
afrobeat_fool
Senior Member
Username: afrobeat_fool

Post Number: 418
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Sunday, January 29, 2012 - 11:25 am:   Edit Post

I know this guy. I bought my first two essences from him. He is a nice dude, and his gear is in great shape. It is just overpriced. But, it is his to sell. If someone wants a 5string essence I will sell mine for $2,100 plus shipping.

Nick
bungalowbill
Junior
Username: bungalowbill

Post Number: 18
Registered: 1-2009
Posted on Friday, February 17, 2012 - 11:15 pm:   Edit Post

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/msg/2834402115.html

Price has dropped a bit to $2,550
bungalowbill
Junior
Username: bungalowbill

Post Number: 19
Registered: 1-2009
Posted on Saturday, May 05, 2012 - 9:29 am:   Edit Post

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/msg/2997483473.html

Price dropped a bit more, to $2,350
bungalowbill
Junior
Username: bungalowbill

Post Number: 22
Registered: 1-2009
Posted on Sunday, June 10, 2012 - 7:50 pm:   Edit Post

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/msg/3062296146.html

Price has dropped again, to $2,250
davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck

Post Number: 10740
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 - 7:02 am:   Edit Post

The flight case will, for some, add value; so my guess is that it's getting close to where someone will pick it up.
bungalowbill
Junior
Username: bungalowbill

Post Number: 23
Registered: 1-2009
Posted on Saturday, September 22, 2012 - 9:31 am:   Edit Post

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/msg/3268360294.html

Price has gone up a bit, to $2,350. It's getting close to two years now that I've been aware of this one being for sale on Vancouver Craigslist.
bsee
Senior Member
Username: bsee

Post Number: 2635
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Saturday, September 22, 2012 - 8:48 pm:   Edit Post

The "flight case" probably isn't. SKB calls their regular plastic enclosure a "flight case", so I would confirm exactly what the case is before I count any chickens. I doubt it is 1/4" plywood with metal edges and corners, though.

-bob
bungalowbill
Junior
Username: bungalowbill

Post Number: 24
Registered: 1-2009
Posted on Saturday, November 10, 2012 - 11:27 am:   Edit Post

Lowest price I've seen on this one so far: $2,200

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/msg/3351888625.html

He's selling three basses (Alembic, Tobias, Sukop); offering all three for $5,500.

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/msg/3399823592.html
malthumb
Senior Member
Username: malthumb

Post Number: 537
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Saturday, November 10, 2012 - 6:07 pm:   Edit Post

Interesting. The same pictures are posted in the Talkbass classifieds by a Supporting Member (paid $$ to have increased access / privileges ) and has been on the board since 2009. His profile says he's in Vancouver. Seems legit.

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f126/alembic-essence-5-string-neck-through-immaculate-931950/
bungalowbill
Junior
Username: bungalowbill

Post Number: 25
Registered: 1-2009
Posted on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 - 10:53 pm:   Edit Post

The Essence is now at $2,000, or the three listed above for $4,950.

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/msg/3351888625.html
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/msg/3399823592.html

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