Author Topic: [SOLD] For Sale: Alembic Essence Custom 5  (Read 440 times)

NortonThevenin

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[SOLD] For Sale: Alembic Essence Custom 5
« on: January 02, 2020, 11:34:56 AM »
The bass was ordered as a custom Essence bass. Back then, the serial number code was retained for the starting model. It would be classified as a pure custom with a "C" for the serial number code. Here's what's in the file from Alembic:

serial number: 02K12713
model name: Custom Essence bass
model number: CKLB5
top: Coco Bolo
accent: Maple
body: Mahogany
body shape: 3/4 Omega
neck: 7-piece Maple and Purpleheart
scale: long, 34"
fingerboard: Ebony
inlays: Pearloid (plastic)
peghead shape: Crown
pickups: Alembic AXY56
controls: "Signature" volume, pan, filter x2, Q-switch x2, mono output
backplates: brass
finish: polyester gloss
originally made for: Dixie Music, KY
birthday: January 7, 2002

The original owner was registered in Indiana. Bass now lives in Iowa. Original case included. Everything in immaculate condition.

$4,200 USD
« Last Edit: January 28, 2020, 08:45:13 AM by mica »

KR

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Re: For Sale: Alembic Essence Custom 5
« Reply #1 on: January 02, 2020, 02:36:25 PM »
Nice one. If it was a 4-string I'd be in trouble. I'm hoping to find a 70's MSB Omega cut.
« Last Edit: January 02, 2020, 02:41:53 PM by keith rosier »

NortonThevenin

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Re: For Sale: Alembic Essence Custom 5
« Reply #2 on: January 28, 2020, 06:00:19 AM »
SOLD! Thanks for looking!

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Re: [SOLD] For Sale: Alembic Essence Custom 5
« Reply #3 on: January 29, 2020, 10:17:29 AM »
Someone is doing a happy dance... real beauty there.

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Re: [SOLD] For Sale: Alembic Essence Custom 5
« Reply #4 on: March 14, 2021, 10:50:19 PM »
That's a sweet bass there!