Author Topic: 1995 Alembic Epic 5 Fretless  (Read 298 times)

bstringbruce

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1995 Alembic Epic 5 Fretless
« on: November 14, 2011, 11:27:18 AM »
-I have for sale a 1995 Alembic Epic 5 fretless bass.
-This bass looks brand new.  There is not a mark on it, and has that new bass look.  
-I am the second owner, but due to a broken left index finger I am not able to play it in a way I would like.  
-This bass started out as a fretted bass, but the previous owner had them professionally removed, and maple slices glued into the fretboard.
-I have had this bass about 6 months, and have had the fretboard dressed by a local luthier.
-The neck on this bass is beautiful with alternating white and chocolate maple. Please see picture.
-The front face of this bass is the optional, and beautiful flame walnut.
-The bass comes with the original, perfect shape Alembic hard case and has the supplied tools that come with the bass.  
-I am asking what I paid for the bass.  $1850 plus will split the shipping charge.  Suggest Fedex.
-If you want to hear this bass, i believe I can send you a link to hear this exact bass played by the previous owner. Great MMMMMWWWWWWWAAAAAAA!
-Please view the pictures, and thanks for reading,
Bruce
 

bstringbruce

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« Reply #1 on: November 14, 2011, 12:03:57 PM »
front side view

bstringbruce

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« Reply #2 on: November 14, 2011, 12:10:58 PM »
Rear view.  

bstringbruce

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« Reply #3 on: November 14, 2011, 12:18:52 PM »
The mark on the top (actually the bottom) of the body, as seen in the rear view is a natural in the wood, and the black marks on the back of the neck are from being in the case most of it's life. I need to contact Alembic on how to remove those black marks. Bruce

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« Reply #4 on: November 14, 2011, 01:04:36 PM »
Um, I think we need a close-up of that top.......yummy!
 
Peter
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« Reply #5 on: November 14, 2011, 01:12:41 PM »
OK, will get that for you tonight. Bruce

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« Reply #6 on: November 14, 2011, 02:06:00 PM »
Yummy body!

bstringbruce

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« Reply #7 on: November 14, 2011, 02:08:24 PM »
Don't know why body is blotchy in picture in bridge area!?!?!? The bass isn't!!!!!!

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« Reply #8 on: November 14, 2011, 02:25:36 PM »
Bruce, that's a beautiful top! Good luck with the sale. Art

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« Reply #9 on: November 14, 2011, 02:57:57 PM »
Wow, amazing!  Thanks for the peek, and, as Dave said, good luck.
 
Peter
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allyourbass

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« Reply #10 on: November 16, 2011, 07:05:50 AM »
No trades?
 
Absolutely amazing bass, though. GL

bstringbruce

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« Reply #11 on: November 16, 2011, 11:07:17 AM »
Well, I don't know. Was looking to sell it, but give me a try.
 
Thanks, Bruce

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« Reply #12 on: November 16, 2011, 11:45:33 AM »
maple fretted epic 4?
 
Judging by your name, I'm not sure how interested in 4 strings you are.

cozmik_cowboy

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« Reply #13 on: November 17, 2011, 04:52:28 AM »
Wouldn't the one he has be maple-fretted?  (nyuk nyuk)
 
Peter
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« Reply #14 on: November 17, 2011, 05:12:49 AM »
Think I will pass on the maple fretted epic 4.
 
I have two 4 string basses, and they just sit.
 
If I were to take a trade, it probably would need to be a 5 string.  
 
Thanks anyway.
 
As for Peter- nutted, not fretted. (nyuk nyuk)
 
Bruce