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Alembic products => Alembic Basses & Guitars => Topic started by: g-dude on June 17, 2025, 04:38:10 PM
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I’m still pinching myself. This is in fantastic condition, and frankly the price would have been good for an Epic.
While I tend to favor natural looking finished,I couldn’t pass this one up.
Would be interested in knowing what sort of wood and hardware this has.
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Not sure I can answer your question, but that's a great looking Essence! Congrats!
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Looks like a maple top. Congratulations!
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Thank you both.
I was thinking it was maple, but none of the maple trees I’ve had in my yard have been blue, so I wasn’t sure. ;)
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You are probably aware that Alembic puts a clear finish before the color is applied over it. Makes it easy to change color or go natural in the future, the stain color doesn't penetrate the wood.
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You are probably aware that Alembic puts a clear finish before the color is applied over it. Makes it easy to change color or go natural in the future, the stain color doesn't penetrate the wood.
I remember reading that now that you mention it - thanks for the reminder.
Funny thing is, I had my eyes on a blue Spector a few years back, but got impatient and ended up with a different one - a limited edition spalted maple with a charcoal finish that they only made 10 of.
I think I’ll leave this as is from a color perspective. Sort of like having a Ferrari that isn’t red!
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I can confirm the clear coat under the colour coat. I have an Elan which was see through purple and about 3 years back I had it stripped back to plain wood and re-finished in clearcoat. Had to let the maple quilt come throught. As for colour and resale value, the first time I saw my bass up for sale the purple colour put me off and I didn't buy it. The second time I didn't let the colour put me off and bought it.
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Def a Maple top and the color you have is Caribbean Blue. I've never been there, but the water looks this color in the pictures I've seen :)
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I can highly recommend St Kitts & Nevis if you are looking for a relaxing time.😂😇
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Ask Joey about Green basses. Then run. ;D
I think the Caribbean Blue is nice. I probably wouldn't pick it over a nice 'burst, but wouldn't shun it either. I really liked the 'Oceanburst' finish.
* http://www3.alembic.com/img/DET_L_oceanburstL.jpg (http://www3.alembic.com/img/DET_L_oceanburstL.jpg)
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Def a Maple top and the color you have is Caribbean Blue. I've never been there, but the water looks this color in the pictures I've seen :)
Sort of like how the writers of Country Roads had never been to WV!
They certainly got it right though - we cross the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah River multiple times per week and it’s gorgeous.
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Green basses? Green basses?
I prefer Alembics in color. TYVM.