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Connecting => Swap Shop and Wish Lists => For Sale & Trade => Topic started by: jagerphan84 on November 01, 2004, 05:54:37 PM

Title: For Sale: Essence 4 - Blue Flame Maple
Post by: jagerphan84 on November 01, 2004, 05:54:37 PM
Well, the time has come!  This bass is for sale.  I will update with the official specs soon, but here's the basic idea:
 
1992 4-string fretted Essence - 92 K 7248
Flame maple top w/awesome blue finish
34 scale 3-piece maple neck
 
And some pics:
 

(http://alembic.com/club/messages/395/13807.jpg)
 
 

(http://alembic.com/club/messages/395/13808.jpg)
 
 

(http://alembic.com/club/messages/395/13809.jpg)
 
 

(http://alembic.com/club/messages/395/13810.jpg)
 
 

(http://alembic.com/club/messages/395/13811.jpg)
 
 
The marks on the top of the headstock are into the wood and are pretty ugly, but luckily are not too visible from the front of the instrument.  Also, there appears to be something loose in the wiring as the sound will cut out when the pan control is turned fully clockwise.  Otherwise all is functional, and sounds fantastic.
 
Some other eBay-savvy club members surely recognize it and know what it cost me, and that's all I plan to get for it.  $815 plus actual shipping costs brings this bass to your door.
 
Email me with any questions or offers at adaml84@nycap.rr.com (http://mailto:adaml84@nycap.rr.com).
 
Adam
Title: For Sale: Essence 4 - Blue Flame Maple
Post by: mica on November 01, 2004, 06:17:43 PM
Check to see if nut holding the pan control is loose and allowing the board to rotate when you reach the stop. If the solder side of the board contacts the conductive shielding paint, it will short out. I bet if you tighten the nut with the board clear of the side, you'll be in great shape.
Title: For Sale: Essence 4 - Blue Flame Maple
Post by: kungfusheriff on November 01, 2004, 09:31:55 PM
Sooo tempting...but why not the Distillate?
Hee hee.
How much does she weigh? Maple or mahogany body?
KFS
Title: For Sale: Essence 4 - Blue Flame Maple
Post by: basstard on November 02, 2004, 09:31:46 AM
Adam, check your mailbox.
Title: For Sale: Essence 4 - Blue Flame Maple
Post by: jagerphan84 on November 23, 2004, 03:36:18 PM
Update:  Here is the info from the build record:
 
1992 4 string long scale Essence bass
Flame Maple top
maple neck
walnut pinstripe
maple body
ebony fretboard
chrome tuners
brass hardware
sold through Guitar Center
Completed 6/19/92
 
(Thanks Val)
 
I will wait a few more days in case any other club members are interested, but I need the $$ ASAP!  My rig has grown considerably over the last few weeks and my credit card balance has grown accordingly.  If there are no takers by Thursday (11/25), I'm gonna have to put her on eBay.
 
Adam
Title: For Sale: Essence 4 - Blue Flame Maple
Post by: jagerphan84 on November 26, 2004, 09:36:02 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3765306137&ssPageName=ADME:B:LC:US:1
 
Have at it!