Author Topic: Selling the Twins (Essence 5 Fretted / Fretless)  (Read 5101 times)

Twocan

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Selling the Twins (Essence 5 Fretted / Fretless)
« on: October 26, 2025, 08:04:04 AM »
College tuition bills have me considering sale of my 94 (fretted, flamed maple) and 95 (fretless, Birdseye maple) Alembic Essence 5 String basses. They include original hard shell cases.

Both are in excellent condition - not mint, but close, with a small scratch or dent here and there. They have been lovingly gigged and cared for. Happy to provide more info and photos to a serious buyer.

Selling as a set for $7,000. Any shipping / fees are in addition to that. I’m really not looking to separate the “twins” here. If I do, I’m keeping the fretless.

I am located in Massachusetts and would prefer an in person exchange. Not looking to ship internationally, unless buyer arranges all details and I have secured payment first. 

Certainly a unique offering to the right buyer. I can be reached at twocanbassman@gmail.com if you have questions.
1996 Elan 5 (Signature Elec)
1996 Essence 5 (Rogue Elec + LED)
1995 Essence 5 Fretless
1994 Essence 5

pauldo

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Re: Selling the Twins (Essence 5 Fretted / Fretless)
« Reply #1 on: October 26, 2025, 11:13:16 AM »
That is a sweet deal.   Best of luck with the sale.

Twocan

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Re: Selling the Twins (Essence 5 Fretted / Fretless)
« Reply #2 on: November 05, 2025, 04:17:51 PM »
Price drop to $6,800
1996 Elan 5 (Signature Elec)
1996 Essence 5 (Rogue Elec + LED)
1995 Essence 5 Fretless
1994 Essence 5

Twocan

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Re: Selling the Twins (Essence 5 Fretted / Fretless)
« Reply #3 on: November 22, 2025, 02:11:36 AM »
The fretted Essence is now listed separately as well. Full photos at: https://www.talkbass.com/classifieds/1994-alembic-essence-5-w-ohsc.1676555/#comment-28589254
1996 Elan 5 (Signature Elec)
1996 Essence 5 (Rogue Elec + LED)
1995 Essence 5 Fretless
1994 Essence 5