This is a 2001 Alembic Series II in near mint condition. I just don't play four 4 strings enough these days to justify holding on to it.
This bass deserves to be played! Trust me on this: it sounds even better than it looks!
The burl rosewood top was part of a special batch the Alembic had reserved for their 25th Anniversary basses. It is an exceptionally beautiful tone wood with a tone that, to my ears, is similar to cocobolo.
The electronics are standard Alembic Series II electronics, with one twist - there is a pan control and a master volume instead of the usual pickup selector and individual volume for each pickup.
The is in near-mint condition. There are no real scratches, dings or damage of any kind. The only thing I can find is a couple of light scratches on the back of the brass control cavity, but they are impossible to photograph.
The mahogany body was chambered to save a little weight, but really mostly for tone purposes. The chambers give the bass a special resonance.
I'm asking $8,500 plus shipping. That's about 1/3 of what this bass would cost if purchased new today. This bass would have a list price of more than $22,000 if ordered today...and I don't know if burl rosewood is even available any more. Please note that the Alembic DS-5 power supply which can be used to power the active electronics is NOT included in this sale. The bass can be powered with 2 9 volt batteries, too. The power supply can be purchased directly from Alembic if you want one.
I will happily consider international sales, but only if the buyer agrees to be responsible for all custom duties, fees, VAT, etc. Sorry, but I won't undervalue the bass for customs purposes or claim it to be a gift, either. That's a crime in the U.S.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions!
Please feel free to contact me with any questions that you might have!
