[SOLD] MINT 2017 Short Scale Europa - Bubinga top, LED's, Ultra-thin neck

[TexasBassMan]

Alembic Friends...

I'm considering selling this rather unique custom build Alembic made for me 2 years ago. IMHO, this bass turned out gorgeous-looking, and it's in absolutely perfect, like new condition... I am meticulous about caring for my basses.

I've attached the spec sheet, but here are a few highlights:

Blue LED's with Yellow LED's at 12th at 24th
Stunning Bubinga top with mahogany body - sounds like my cocobolo top SS Stanley bass.
Ultra thin Stanley carved neck - 1.5 at nut and 2.15 at 24th fret - fast playing
Europa body and short scale make the neck balance PERFECT - no neck dive
EASY access to lower frets - no reach - can play for hours effortlessly

Offering to club members before I put it out on Reverb, etc. I'm not even 100% sure I'm ready to let this baby go... but if the right person is interested at the right price, I'll consider it.

I'm thinking about selling her because I'm playing mostly on 34" scale basses these days, and I already have a short scale cocobolo Stanley Clarke.

Serious inquiries only.  Based on their current pricing, this is a $10,900 build, and this beauty is like new. Text me at 512-868-7325 if you're truly interested and we can talk price point.

Thanks guys!
Bryan

[edwardofhuncote]

Sweet bass.... 15 days and 7 serial numbers from my Custom fretless. 

[rv_bass]

Nice looking short scale

[TexasBassMan]

Thanks!  I think it has a unique elegance, and it sounds fantastic.  Also, it feels more comfortable than any bass I've ever owned - lightweight, no reach with left hand, perfect balance.

It's funny... the more I think about letting her go, the more I want to keep this baby.  But I'm torn, as I could also use the money right now.

BTW - I also have a custom ramp that positions itself between the pickups.  It was part of the neck piece, and has bubinga sides, so it blends in with the bass perfectly - looks no different with the ramp or without the ramp.  That was an idea I got from a former Alembic luthier (Robert Kramer).  Check out the pic.  For those who like a ramp surface to play over, it's awesome.

[pauldo]

That Ramp is cool.
How is it held in place?

[TexasBassMan]

Special double-sided tape made specifically for use with wood.  It's adhesive enough to stay put, but doesn't mess with the wood, lacquer/gloss finish, etc. when you remove it.  It's what most luthiers use.  If you ever install a ramp, don't try ordinary double-sided tape sold at Home Depot. I had to order this tape online and it was about $35/roll. I have ramps on all my basses, so I've had years of experience with this. 

[TexasBassMan]

SOLD