| Author | Message | ||
| jack
Advanced Member Username: jack Post Number: 278 Registered: 11-2005 |
I guess near Atlanta somewhere, nice looking Essence. http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/msg/2250980974.html | ||
| thumbsup
Advanced Member Username: thumbsup Post Number: 299 Registered: 7-2008 |
Thanks for the tip...coming my way! | ||
| jack
Advanced Member Username: jack Post Number: 283 Registered: 11-2005 |
I didn't even notice when I posted that- does that have Europa elecs? Two thumbs up! | ||
| tmoney61092
Senior Member Username: tmoney61092 Post Number: 691 Registered: 9-2008 |
if you asked me.... I'd say it has aftermarket electronics. pickups are clearly Alembic but electronis aren't. The give away for me is the stacked pot because i remember reading a post where Mica said they once did stacked pots for this bass(http://www.alembic.com/info/doubleneck.html) and said they would never do it again because of how difficult it was and how thick the body had to be. for anyone buying this, please do not think this has Alembic electronics ~Taylor | ||
| jack
Advanced Member Username: jack Post Number: 286 Registered: 11-2005 |
Hmmmm, hopefully Thumbsup will let us know. I'd hate to think I inadvertently pointed someone in the wrong direction. The listing was pretty upfront re electronics: pickups; mxy56 Alembic active w/ alembic pre amp controls; vol, pan, low pass filter, bass boost, treble boost. And the dude listed his phone number, so hopefully everything is above board. At any rate that will teach me to look closer before throwing things up on the board here. | ||
| thumbsup
Advanced Member Username: thumbsup Post Number: 302 Registered: 7-2008 |
dbl hum....I talked to him a couple of times and he said all Alembic guts....He did tell me bout the stacked pots.....sounded like an upfront dude but he may know as much about it as I do (not enough) he hasn't shipped yet so I may have time to renig on the pay pal... we'll get back later | ||
| thumbsup
Advanced Member Username: thumbsup Post Number: 303 Registered: 7-2008 |
He's going to send me a photo of the eletronics and I'll post it here tommorow! Said he always thought they were alembic Eletronics. Never had the cover off. I believe him but like I said, he may not really know either. will keep you posted thanks | ||
| thumbsup
Advanced Member Username: thumbsup Post Number: 304 Registered: 7-2008 |
heres photos 1  | ||
| thumbsup
Advanced Member Username: thumbsup Post Number: 305 Registered: 7-2008 |
heres photo 2  close up 1 | ||
| thumbsup
Advanced Member Username: thumbsup Post Number: 306 Registered: 7-2008 |
heres photo 3  close up 2 | ||
| jack
Advanced Member Username: jack Post Number: 287 Registered: 11-2005 |
It all looks nice and tidy and Alembic-ish... I'd wait for others to comment though. The seller sent you the pictures or you already got the bass? | ||
| thumbsup
Advanced Member Username: thumbsup Post Number: 307 Registered: 7-2008 |
This is what seller listed in add: pickups; mxy56 Alembic active w/ alembic pre amp controls; vol, pan, low pass filter, bass boost, treble boost. Maybe Mica will check in! Thanks Thumbs | ||
| thumbsup
Advanced Member Username: thumbsup Post Number: 308 Registered: 7-2008 |
I've already paid seller...Talked to seller who is very understanding and appears to be forthcoming. He quickly sent photos and we've have congenialy communication. He would return money as he said he has another interested party. | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 7243 Registered: 6-2000 |
Most of that cavity is original - the jack has migrated to the side and the stacked control looks like it occupies the jack's former location. The stacked pot and the switch are not original, and I don' know what their function is, sorry. | ||
| thumbsup
Advanced Member Username: thumbsup Post Number: 309 Registered: 7-2008 |
I've desided to take the bass! And thank you Mica and Art for your input. Mica did point out the switch being silver (which Alembic would not do) I will see if I can locate a brass one to match! Also Mica said the location of the switch was not the most desireable and they used the exsisting opening for the pot when the jack was migrated. I actually like the location of the jack. I don't tamper with settings much during play so location of switch is fine with me. I will request a build sheet and include changes on my records ie..if I ever sell this one, which I seriously doubt that happening. I am an avid 5er and haven't sold an (Alembic) 5er yet! (Message edited by thumbsup on March 15, 2011) | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 1695 Registered: 5-2009 |
Steve ___ Congratulations on your Essence . I have an all maple 4 string long scale that I will NEVER let go. Wolf |
