Guys -- I decided to take the boutique bass plunge and bought this Alembic Essence. It is a 1993 model but was apparently a case queen its whole life as it looks new. No buckle rash, pick swirl, etc. The only blemish I can find is a very small nick in the clear coat, visible in Pic #2, below and left of the output jack. Looks like a white spot in the pic.
The Essence has a smaller body shape for lighter weight and better handling. Its a neck through design with Alembic electronics that includes volume, pick-up pan, and their very cool filter knob -- the Alembic version of a tone control, but better. I believe this one is a walnut top on mahogany body but I am not sure. Scale is 34". String spacing at the bridge is 19mm.
I picked it up from a person who inherited it from the owner. I just put a brand new set of strings on it, fresh battery, and lemon oil on the ebony fretboard. She plays and sounds great.
Alas, after I purchased this Essence, I came across a more expensive Custom Alembic Rogue that I just had to have. So, this fine Essence needs to find another happy owner. Lots of great pics. Ready for immediate shipment in a carton fitted to the brand excellent condition Alembic fitted case.
$1950$1800 shipped. Add $140 for shipping to Western Europe and the UK.
