1993 Essence 6-string 'Very Quilted M...

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Author Message tomhug Intermediate Member Username: tomhug Post Number: 129 Registered: 7-2008 Posted on Saturday, August 23, 2014 - 7:10 pm:    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. 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34" long scale pickups: Alembic MXY controls: volume, pan, filter, Q switch, mono output birthday: July 28, 1993 originally made for: Guitar Resurrection, Austin, TX weight: 11 lbs, 15 oz.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 Member Username: bassman8416 Post Number: 84 Registered: 5-2012 Posted on Monday, August 25, 2014 - 7:26 pm:    Is the spacing at the bridge 19mm ? tomhug Intermediate Member Username: tomhug Post Number: 130 Registered: 7-2008 Posted on Monday, August 25, 2014 - 8:23 pm:    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 Senior Member Username: funkyjazzjunky Post Number: 914 Registered: 5-2007 Posted on Tuesday, August 26, 2014 - 8:06 pm:    That maple top is amazing tomhug Intermediate Member Username: tomhug Post Number: 131 Registered: 7-2008 Posted on Thursday, August 28, 2014 - 3:50 pm:    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 Intermediate Member Username: tomhug Post Number: 132 Registered: 7-2008 Posted on Thursday, August 28, 2014 - 3:54 pm:    I did get a chance to measure the neck and bridge dimensions today: Detailed photos added to the album here derekh Junior Username: derekh Post Number: 24 Registered: 6-2007 Posted on Thursday, August 28, 2014 - 11:35 pm:    Best of luck with the sale Tom. tomhug Intermediate Member Username: tomhug Post Number: 135 Registered: 7-2008 Posted on Saturday, August 30, 2014 - 10:10 am:    Thanks, Derek! tomhug Intermediate Member Username: tomhug Post Number: 136 Registered: 7-2008 Posted on Friday, September 05, 2014 - 6:29 am:    This bass has been sold <sniff> and will be shaking up the great state of New York henceforth. Thanks for the interest, everyone.