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Title: Essence 4 Str (Black) on NYC Craig's List - 1200
Post by: jack on May 10, 2006, 09:47:30 AM

Not a bad price if you like painted basses; although might be a bit banged up.
 
ALEMBIC ESSENCE 4 String Bass - $1200
 
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Reply to: sale-158761943@craigslist.org (http://mailto:sale-158761943@craigslist.org)
Date: 2006-05-08, 4:10PM EDT
 
 
ALEMBIC ESSENCE 4 String Bass  
 
This is an excellent bass for any player looking for killer feel and a HUGE amount of sounds. Alembic makes one of the best basses on the planet and this one is no exception.  
 
Features:  
 
-24 Fret Maple Neck with Walnut laminates  
-Unmarked Ebony Fretboard  
-Solid Mahogany Body  
-Alembic Pickups and electronics  
-Solid brass hardware  
-All Black Paint job  
 
I have the paperwork from Alembic stating all of the custom build materials and original order information. This bass was ordered and played by the bassist of Type O Negative and has been definitely used on the road. Cosmetically it has some issues but plays and sounds fantastic. Comes with un-original hardshell case.

Title: Essence 4 Str (Black) on NYC Craig's List - 1200
Post by: jack on May 10, 2006, 09:55:59 AM

I would defintely make sure he throws the strap in for free.
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/27969.jpg)

Title: Essence 4 Str (Black) on NYC Craig's List - 1200
Post by: David Houck on May 10, 2006, 04:41:04 PM

I believe the bass in the picture is a Spoiler (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=8248).
 
Maybe it's this bass (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=2196).

Title: Essence 4 Str (Black) on NYC Craig's List - 1200
Post by: 2400wattman on May 10, 2006, 07:30:53 PM

This guy(Peter Steele)was at a gig we played at L'Amour's in Brooklyn back in '99. He and about ten others invaded our dressing room, ate our food and drank our beer. Very un-cool. Oh well when there's no security that's ROCK AND ROLL!

Title: Essence 4 Str (Black) on NYC Craig's List - 1200
Post by: jack on May 12, 2006, 09:57:43 AM

Oh man L'Amours!  I would've loved to play there.  Got to go just before it closed.  What a spot.
 
I just threw that picture of the spoiler in there because I think using a chain as a strap is pretty tough.  Imagine if it's a 15 lb. Series?  Ouch!

Title: Essence 4 Str (Black) on NYC Craig's List - 1200
Post by: 2400wattman on May 12, 2006, 10:46:56 AM

Actually the acoustics were horrible (on stage and off!). The staff was very cool to us though. We used to play New York and Long Island  quite a bit. Loved it every time, I just dig the people there.

Title: Essence 4 Str (Black) on NYC Craig's List - 1200
Post by: palmann on May 13, 2006, 01:55:56 PM

Perhaps it's a Essence with a Spoiler body?
 
Gruesse, Pablo

Title: Essence 4 Str (Black) on NYC Craig's List - 1200
Post by: basstard on May 21, 2006, 12:37:51 AM

Nope, it's a Spoiler.
 
Looky looky:
 
http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/9063.html?1080565408 (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=8248)