Black Europa 4 on Talkbass

[jazzyvee]

https://www.talkbass.com/threads/alembic-europa-sheer-black.1459892/#post-25541446

[edwardofhuncote]

This Europa one of those repeaters. A Club Member here got it offa' ebay from the original owner a couple years ago, https://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=25213.msg252104#msg252104 traded it, and it's been sold at least one other time by that same guy, offered once for sale here. https://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=25436.msg255812#msg255812

It's a nice bass. Makes you wonder why no one hangs onto it.

[jazzyvee]

Well spotted, and it seems I posted it on the facebook group last year. Amazing what you forget when there are so many lovely basses to try to put in front of prospective buyers.
I hope the next buyer makes it a keeper.

[japhy4529]

Does this Europa really have a scarf joint joining the neck and body? While it's mentioned in the ad, I don't see this info on the build sheet. If this is a scarf joint, I'm curious if there are any drawback to this type of build? I'm tempted to pull the trigger on this one but I'm a fan of neck-thru basses.


Thanks!

[jwright9]

Does this Europa really have a scarf joint joining the neck and body? While it's mentioned in the ad, I don't see this info on the build sheet. If this is a scarf joint, I'm curious if there are any drawback to this type of build? I'm tempted to pull the trigger on this one but I'm a fan of neck-thru basses.


Thanks!

No, it does not. It is a neck-thru.
You can actually see the wood through the black finish if you look carefully.
I have personally played this one and can tell you for certain that it is in fact a neck-thru.
Here is my old listing from Reverb with better photos.

https://reverb.com/item/31667800


Specs:
1993 Europa
Maple Top
Black Finish Body
Mahogany Body Core with Maple Veneer.
34″ Scale Length, 24 Frets
7 piece Maple/ Purpleheart Neck
Europa electronics. Volume, Balance/Pan, Filter, 3 switches. Bass boost, treble boost and Q switch.
Satin Finish Neck
Ebony Fingerboard
MOP Oval Inlays
Original Alembic hard case

[japhy4529]

Thanks. Much appreciated.

[Russ]

I purchased her and I'll just say there's nothing wrong with it except that it's heavy in comparison to the one I had custom built - guessing because mine was chambered. The neck is straight and after setting her up the action is low without any buzz. When I'm playing I really can't feel a difference as long as I'm sitting down

Russ

[jazzyvee]

Superb choice.