Epic 5 on eBay

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Author Message hasadari Member Username: hasadari Post Number: 72 Registered: 6-2005 Posted on Wednesday, September 07, 2005 - 4:16 am:    http://cgi.ebay.com/Alembic-Epic-5-string-bass_W0QQitemZ7349076291QQcategoryZ4713QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem guineapig New Username: guineapig Post Number: 8 Registered: 9-2005 Posted on Thursday, September 08, 2005 - 2:51 am:    Oh man! I just bought an Alembic Spoiler 4 string and now I really want a 5 string too (Is buying Alembic's addictive?)... This guy only ships in the USA. There's another one in the UK. http://cgi.benl.ebay.be/Alembic-Epic-Bass-Guitar_W0QQitemZ7349118403QQcategoryZ4713QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting The price is higher but still ok, no? How does the sound of an Epic compare to a Spoiler? Is it something completely different? I really like the clear, bright but punchy sound of the Spoiler and I'm looking for the same thing in a 5-string. (Message edited by GuineaPig on September 08, 2005) jacko Advanced Member Username: jacko Post Number: 311 Registered: 10-2002 Posted on Thursday, September 08, 2005 - 3:22 am:    Tom. I can't answer the comparison question although with the Spoiler being neck through it will sustain alot. However, what I can say is if you're after a clear, punchy sound you can't go wrong with the Epic. I think most of the other Epic owners on here will agree that it's a superb bass for just about any application but being set-neck, the mids and highs are really accentuated (not to the detriment of the lows I hasten to add). I've found that I can get a really full slap sound and a nice aggressive throaty growl, just by changing my fingering technique. I've had mine since 1996 and I still love it. I'm currently using DR fat beams 'marcus Miller' signature 45 - 125 strings. Again, these really help the bass sing out. Hope this is helpful. Graeme davehouck Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 2315 Registered: 5-2002 Posted on Thursday, September 08, 2005 - 5:43 am:    In addition to what Graeme said about the difference between set necks and though necks, the other major difference between an Epic and a Spoiler is the electronics. The Spoiler is Volume, Pickup Selector, Filter, Q. The Epic is Volume, Pan, Bass, Treble. guineapig New Username: guineapig Post Number: 9 Registered: 9-2005 Posted on Thursday, September 08, 2005 - 5:57 am:    Thank you both for your answers. I did some further research on the web and found some very good reviews on the Epic. This bass could be what I'm looking for. I asked the seller for some extra info. I have doubts about the pricetag though... Seems like a lot of people paid less for used Epic's.