Alembic Signature Deluxe Anniversary electronics 5A Quilted maple

[jsixties]

Reluctantly sale but have to go.
This is the most beautiful bass ever IMHO:

Alembic Signature Deluxe Anniversary electronics ( Prepped for Series electronics ) 5A Quilted Maple

Somes pictures taken past week:






















A lot of extra pictures here:
http://www.gigasize.com/get.php?d=kj1ofq8nm6c


From the Alembic files:

Series serial number: 0212879 USA
Top and back: 5A Quilted Maple
Accent: Purpleheart 1/8" laminate
Body: Mahogany
Neck: 7-piece Maple and Purpleheart
Scale: 32" medium
Fingerboard: Ebony
Inlays: mother of pearl ovals
Peghead: Bookmatched Crown
Body shape: Standard Point
Pickups: AXY with humcanceller (not connected)
Controls: "Anniversary" vol x2, filter x2, Q-switch x2, pickup selector switch, stereo/mono mode
Backplates: continuous wood
Truss rod cover: continuous wood
Straplocks: recessed
Option: Prepped for Series electronics
Option: string with .040-.100
Option: tailpiece must be dead center
Birthday: October 16, 2002
Originally made for: Bass NW custom order

Mica Wickersham Thomas
ALEMBIC, Inc.
3005 Wiljan Court
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
707-523-2611 phone
707-523-2935 fax

This awesome bass was a special custom order Signature Deluxe with Anniversary electronics and a lot of other great options as a 5A quilted maple top and back from the same slab over a mahogany body. Most exquisite piece of wood ever!
More features hard to find in a Signature bass:
Satin neck and upper body half internally shielded.
Switch on brass plate for stereo/mono.
Custom order with the older "2R" Truss rod cover, meaning neck pickup is closer to neck than current 'stock' position.
Ready for Series II electronics with the modification of Q switches instead of CVQs so already comes factory with the 'dummy' humcanceller installed but not connected, all routing factory done and a lightweight hollow body as Series II.

This bass it's a great investment so given the specifications is in reality a Series II but just without the full Series II electronics package.
The most stunning and beautiful Alembic I have seen in my life, also the best sounding between the dozen I've ever played, my promise.
Manufactured in 2002, bought used but in dead mint condition just a few months ago in a local store.
Mint condition, no scratches, no marks, no issues of any kind. Set up with a low action with Alembic CX-3 strings.
Comes with the original black G&G hardshell case and tools + a beautiful extra broad black leather italian strap (150 USD value) with gold Dunlop straplocks.
It's a true piece of ART, American craftsmanship at its finest but it's so costly and "lustful" that is not practical for my gigs and it's preserved in a storage since the day I bought it. That fact and my requirement of funds is the only reason why I'm considering to part with it even it's not a easy determination.
It's lightweight, it's stunning, it's a rare bird and sounds and looks terrific, so now it's up to you.

I'm looking for 6900 USD + shipping
My asking price for a straight sale is less than half of its real value, so make your numbers and send me a private message if you are interested in this one of a kind
bass.
I can accept one of the next 4 strings basses as a part of the payment + the remaining balance in cash:
A Stingray Redwood or 25th Anniv, Fender Jazz CS, Lakland 44-02 or 4-94, Wal MK1 or II or a Sadowsky Metro or Vintage. Also a good Telecaster '52 or '62 RI or a Gibson ES-335 cherry could be of my interest.

[bigbajo60]

Ay... Dios mio!

[Juggernaught]

Sweet bass man. I might have missed this in your description, but does one of the knobs not do anything? My Brown Bass with Anniversary electronics has 4 knobs.

[jsixties]

Hi Juggernaught, all of them are operative. The bass has also a bypass switch setting both in stereo/mono.

[kesslari]

The flood of relatively cheap basses featuring quilted maple nearly killed the "quilted maple" look for me, but this one is just gorgeous.

The cavity covers on the back just reek of incredible craftsmanship.

[jsixties]

Hi Kesslari, exactly. I had in the past some of those called "quilted maple" basses and in fact are the most part of them photo flame (expensive Fender including).
A very interesting link about it:
photo flame
This one is as you know the real deal and miles away in every aspect, not only in the evident stunning look.

The continuous wood plates is a truly high priced option from Alembic but it worth every dollar, it's simply amazing the work done.

[gregwatts2008]

You have some incredible basses!

[kjpollo]

Originally Posted by kesslari

The cavity covers on the back just reek of incredible craftsmanship.

+1000- I almost fainted when I saw the backplates!!

I'd have to win Powerball or MegaMillions to be able to afford this, but good luck on the sale anyway!!

[jsixties]

Thank you man.
Indeed it's a work of art and sounds incredible too!

[t0t0m]

wow...
super craftmanship...wish to play one of these one day...

[funkingroovin]

Please let me know if you ever need a kidney!

[jsixties]

Originally Posted by funkingroovin

Please let me know if you ever need a kidney!

I was thinking in selling mine if this bass is still here next week!

[munkeyfish]

What strings are those? I like the color of the thread at the end.

[jsixties]

Alembic CX-3, mate.

[mophead]

Here is the What Kind of Stand is Holding the Bass? bump

[jsixties]

Hercules!

And of course, bump.

[jsixties]

Still for sale with a partial trade possible.
Shipping cost to any european country are now included in the price.
To the States we can split the cost.

A few pictures made by the previous owner, far better than mine:

[jsixties]

[jsixties]

A lot of proposal with trades but I only can do it accepting any 4 string classic bass + a good amount of cash on top.
A good 4 strings Jazz Bass, Lakland 44-02 or 4-94, Stingray or Sadowsky could be fine.

[jsixties]

Hard to believe but still available, remember that for the time being I can accept any trade + cash.