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Title: 1996 Epic on Ebay
Post by: plb445 on July 28, 2015, 10:24:11 AM

Would anyone be willing to give me an opinion of this Alembic for sale on Ebay:
 1996 Epic (http://www.ebay.com/itm/1996-Alembic-Epic-bass-guitar-in-near-mint-condition-/331610704950?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d3589cc36)
 
Is the top Zebra wood?
 
This would be my first Alembic.  
 
Thanks,
Pat

Title: 1996 Epic on Ebay
Post by: lbpesq on July 28, 2015, 11:02:21 AM

Not sure if it's zebra wood, if it is it's lighter than most.  Still very pretty and, at $1200, a very good deal.
 
Bill, tgo

Title: 1996 Epic on Ebay
Post by: edwardofhuncote on July 28, 2015, 11:06:35 AM

If you get it for close to that opening bid, that's a pretty good deal. Looks like zebrawood to me... could be the picture. I'd guess anything less than $1350. Good luck, hope you don't get sniped.

Title: 1996 Epic on Ebay
Post by: jazzyvee on July 28, 2015, 03:03:30 PM

I'd guess it could be bocate as it's similar colour and look as my Europa but more straight grained.
 
 
Did you win the auction?

Title: 1996 Epic on Ebay
Post by: plb445 on July 28, 2015, 05:48:23 PM

Thanks for the input.  I did not bid, but it did not sell.  I sent the seller an email to see if I can make a deal.