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Title: [SOLD] For Sale: Alembic Essence Custom 5
Post by: NortonThevenin on January 02, 2020, 11:34:56 AM

The bass was ordered as a custom Essence bass. Back then, the serial number code was retained for the starting model. It would be classified as a pure custom with a "C" for the serial number code. Here's what's in the file from Alembic:

serial number: 02K12713
model name: Custom Essence bass
model number: CKLB5
top: Coco Bolo
accent: Maple
body: Mahogany
body shape: 3/4 Omega
neck: 7-piece Maple and Purpleheart
scale: long, 34"
fingerboard: Ebony
inlays: Pearloid (plastic)
peghead shape: Crown
pickups: Alembic AXY56
controls: "Signature" volume, pan, filter x2, Q-switch x2, mono output
backplates: brass
finish: polyester gloss
originally made for: Dixie Music, KY
birthday: January 7, 2002

The original owner was registered in Indiana. Bass now lives in Iowa. Original case included. Everything in immaculate condition.

$4,200 USD

Title: Re: For Sale: Alembic Essence Custom 5
Post by: KR on January 02, 2020, 02:36:25 PM

Nice one. If it was a 4-string I'd be in trouble. I'm hoping to find a 70's MSB Omega cut.

Title: Re: For Sale: Alembic Essence Custom 5
Post by: NortonThevenin on January 28, 2020, 06:00:19 AM

SOLD! Thanks for looking!

Title: Re: [SOLD] For Sale: Alembic Essence Custom 5
Post by: pauldo on January 29, 2020, 10:17:29 AM

Someone is doing a happy dance... real beauty there.

Title: Re: [SOLD] For Sale: Alembic Essence Custom 5
Post by: Grouse on March 14, 2021, 10:50:19 PM

That's a sweet bass there!