Author Topic: For Trade: Alembic Essence 4 string  (Read 266 times)

kipknee

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For Trade: Alembic Essence 4 string
« on: February 10, 2004, 09:45:52 AM »
Several months ago, I bought a used Alembic Essence 4 string bass.  The bass plays and sounds great, but after playing a Spoiler and a Series I for so long, the small body of the Essence just feels kinda awkward to me.  It's not bad, and I would probably get used to it in time, but I thought I'd just ask if anybody had a different Alembic bass (with a wider body) that they'd want to trade.  It's a long shot, but that's what makes life interesting.  Email me if you've got something in mind and we can exchange pix, etc.

kungfusheriff

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For Trade: Alembic Essence 4 string
« Reply #1 on: February 10, 2004, 10:01:35 AM »
Would you consider an outright sale? I'm in the market for an Alembic but my bad back won't tolerate the weight of most models.

kipknee

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« Reply #2 on: February 10, 2004, 04:28:03 PM »
I don't think I'm ready to do that just yet.  If I sold it outright, I would immediately try to find another Alembic.  I know it's probably a long shot that somebody has a different Alembic that they also want to trade, but it doesn't hurt to ask. :-)

bigjimtrucker

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For Trade: Alembic Essence 4 string
« Reply #3 on: February 10, 2004, 07:38:03 PM »
Kipknee.. I'll trade the '85 Spoiler I have listed.. and Kungfusheriff... I'll sell the Essence bass to you. Let me know if this sounds cool to you both.

kipknee

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« Reply #4 on: February 10, 2004, 09:53:41 PM »
Let me think about that.  I've already got a Spoiler, almost identical to the one you're selling.  However, I recognize that the whole trade concept was a long shot and I shouldn't be too picky.

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For Trade: Alembic Essence 4 string
« Reply #5 on: February 18, 2004, 09:12:14 AM »
This is still available for a trade of some type.  Perhaps even an equivalent valued non-Alembic bass? (Gasp!)