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Alembic products => Owning an Alembic => Serial Number / History Requests => Topic started by: Motaudio on November 25, 2019, 12:35:42 PM

Title: (x) 1995 Essence 4 - serial 95K9110
Post by: Motaudio on November 25, 2019, 12:35:42 PM

Hi. Info on serial number 95K9110 would be greatly appreciated. Just purchased this last night, super excited to finally be part of the Alembic club

Title: Re: 1995 Essence 4 - serial 95K9110
Post by: edwardofhuncote on November 25, 2019, 12:59:09 PM

Welcome to the Alembic Club Nick!


Here is an older serial number lookup thread on your new-to-you bass- http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=5844.msg65172#msg65172


Congratulations & Compliments! Be sure and post us some new pictures in the Essence Showcase when you get a chance.

Title: Re: 1995 Essence 4 - serial 95K9110
Post by: Motaudio on November 25, 2019, 03:37:57 PM

Thanks Ed. Very helpful. Il get some pictures up in time. seems this bass was in NZ back in 2008 and changed hands to a lovely old guy down south. I feel like I got a steal but it would be uncouth to share that here

KLB4 Essence 4-string bass
top: Flame Maple
accent: Walnut pinstripe
body: Maple
scale: 34 long scale
neck: 3-piece Maple with 2 Walnut pinstripes
fingerboard: Ebony
pickups: MXY4
controls: volume, blend, filter, mono output
birthday: June 19, 1995
originally made for: Madison Music

Title: Re: 1995 Essence 4 - serial 95K9110
Post by: pauldo on November 25, 2019, 05:24:24 PM

Nick,
Welcome to the club.  Your other basses may not be as thrilled as you are!


I recognize your discretion and applaud it.  Many of the best transactions are where the buyer feels as if he stole it and the seller is more than pleased at the cash received... perhaps that was your situation.   :)

Title: Re: 1995 Essence 4 - serial 95K9110
Post by: Motaudio on November 25, 2019, 05:38:33 PM

Hi Edward

Yes it certainly was my intention. I didn't understand its value at the time but recognised the quality build. Am going to go back this evening and purchase his Peavey Firewall 700 and cab for a fairer value to compensate.

In regards to my other basses - yes the Ibanez collection may get a lil jealous
Am currently holding
Ibanez Musician   1979   MC 900DS
Ibanez Studio   1980   ST 824
Ibanez Roadster   1979   RS 800 BS
Ibanez Recorder triumph  1972   model 2381
Grestch   1975-77   Broadkaster 7606

But I think its safe to say that the Essence is hands down the nicest bass I have played, feels like a sweet old Aria Pro II short scale I use to have. The fretboard feels like butter and the action is so sweet.

Title: Re: 1995 Essence 4 - serial 95K9110
Post by: edwardofhuncote on November 26, 2019, 03:38:04 AM

Wow, it has been a while since we saw this one! I searched the serial number simply because I know Mica is pretty busy and there was an outside chance yours might be one already looked up. 11 years... Welcome Back, 95K 9110.  ;D

Those are some fine bass guitars Nick, quite a collection of not commonly seen Ibanez. Your new Alembic should complement the set quite well.