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Connecting => Swap Shop and Wish Lists => Seen on craigslist, eBay, and elsewhere => Topic started by: jazzyvee on December 06, 2016, 04:40:55 PM

Title: Europa 5 with Signature Electronics
Post by: jazzyvee on December 06, 2016, 04:40:55 PM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ALEMBIC-EUROPA-5-STRING-BASS-GUITAR-Signature-Bass-/112218847436?hash=item1a20c3b8cc:g:FqMAAOSw44BYO6sU (http://www.ebay.com/itm/ALEMBIC-EUROPA-5-STRING-BASS-GUITAR-Signature-Bass-/112218847436?hash=item1a20c3b8cc:g:FqMAAOSw44BYO6sU)
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/FqMAAOSw44BYO6sU/s-l1600.jpg)

Title: Re: Europa 5 with Signature Electronics
Post by: dtothec on December 06, 2016, 07:36:39 PM

That bass had been up for sale once or twice earlier this year. I don't know if it ever sold or not.

Title: Re: Europa 5 with Signature Electronics
Post by: tx196059 on December 07, 2016, 07:04:34 AM

I have bid on it several times, and have never heard back. Not even a counter offer.

Title: Re: Europa 5 with Signature Electronics
Post by: StephenR on December 07, 2016, 08:53:06 AM

This one is now listed as sold for $4,500...

Title: Re: Europa 5 with Signature Electronics
Post by: tomhug on December 07, 2016, 08:35:14 PM

I sent questions about the weight, which was listed at 9lbs. Never heard back.

If this truly was a 9 lb, 0 oz 5-string Alembic, then it's a rainbow-hued unicorn.

Title: Re: Europa 5 with Signature Electronics
Post by: tx196059 on December 08, 2016, 06:40:21 AM

I finally found the price point. Full price at $4,500. I just decided to pull the trigger, since there was never a response to any messages or offers. It has a good return policy, eBay protection, and not a bad price considering upgrades. Finally got a message from owner, that he was shipping express today. I will see what shows up this weekend. I will post pictures, and weigh it.

Title: Re: Europa 5 with Signature Electronics
Post by: tomhug on December 08, 2016, 06:53:05 AM

Wow. Congratulations!


I'm definitely curious about the actual weight. I'm happy with my current 5 sonically, but I wish it was 1 lb lighter.


Love to hear a clip too, if that's possible.

Title: Re: Europa 5 with Signature Electronics
Post by: jazzyvee on December 08, 2016, 08:21:12 AM

According to the listing it's 9lbs which is pretty light by alembic standards. I know that buckeye burl is a lightweight wood so maybe that's helped keep the weight down. Great catch tx96059

Title: Re: Europa 5 with Signature Electronics
Post by: tx196059 on December 08, 2016, 08:50:33 AM

Thanks, I will keep you guys posted. Cheers!

Joe

Title: Re: Europa 5 with Signature Electronics
Post by: dtothec on December 08, 2016, 05:52:07 PM

My Buckeye Rogue weighs about 11lbs.

Title: Re: Europa 5 with Signature Electronics
Post by: tx196059 on December 13, 2016, 12:51:17 PM

So much for truth in advertising. It sounds and looks amazing though.

Title: Re: Europa 5 with Signature Electronics
Post by: tomhug on December 13, 2016, 01:07:53 PM

While I am sorry that you did not win the "rainbow-hued unicorn" lottery, it's still a damned fine looking bass.


My 5-string Essence weighs almost exactly what your Europa does. In my case the seller underestimated by about a half a pound.


Enjoy, and thanks for satisfying my curiosity!

Title: Re: Europa 5 with Signature Electronics
Post by: dtothec on December 13, 2016, 03:03:50 PM

Sweet! Enjoy!