Is this a good Deal? Epic 5 String $1250

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Author Message maclamb New Username: maclamb Post Number: 2 Registered: 3-2006 Posted on Sunday, March 19, 2006 - 7:26 pm:    Looks clean, listed as ALEMBIC Epic 5 string, recent, natural, vgc+, hsc Is this a good "starter" Alembic for a hobbyist? Is there a place that lists approx price for models so I don't have to keep buggin you guys? Yes, I will ask for serial number, condition, etc... 88persuader Intermediate Member Username: 88persuader Post Number: 183 Registered: 5-2004 Posted on Sunday, March 19, 2006 - 10:01 pm:    Seems like a normal price for a used Epic 5 in top shape. I think it's a good bass for anyone, not just a STARTER bass, but keep in mind it's a very different animal than a neck thru Alembic with Q switches. I think of Epics as top end NORMAL basses. Also the neck on a stock Epic 5 string is big which is good for some people but not for all. If you like the feel of a Fender JAZZ bass neck you may not be comfortable with the Epic 5. OF course this is totally MY opinion and others may feel differently. But back to your question ... is the Epic a good STARTER bass ... it's a great bass period! Is $1,200 and change a good price? Yes if it's in top shape with a case. IMO palmann Junior Username: palmann Post Number: 26 Registered: 6-2005 Posted on Monday, March 20, 2006 - 4:19 am:    Perhaps Joe had this thread in mind, when calling it a ,,starter'' Alembic: http://alembic.com/club/messages/393/26389.html?1142840594 ;-) Gruesse, Pablo