Alembic Europa 5 - Flame Walnut!!

phippsyg · #1 06-09-2009, 04:39 AM

Looks like I'm finally going to have to list this. This has been my main bass for a while and due to needing more money I have been toying with the idea of listing this for the last year. I will add more photos later as at the moment I just need to set the wheels in motion, otherwise it will be another year before I (regrettably) take action.

So here it is

The bass is an Alembic Europa made 100% in Santa Rosa California, 1992. The specs are as follows.

Active Electronics (They did invent them after all!)
Two MXY pickups
Master volume and pan
Low pass filter with 2 position Q switch
Two Quick tone change switches

Wood
Five piece Maple and Purpleheart neck (3 Purpleheart laminates)
Mahogany Body with Flame Walnut Top (Over $1000 upcharge)
Ebony fingerboard
Dual trussrods
Oval pearloid fingerboard inlays

Hardware
Gold Alembic Gotoh tuners
Polished brass adjustable nut, bridge, sustain block and tailpiece
Gold Schaller straplocks
Bronze peghead logo

This bass does the Alembic sound like nobody's business but is also capable of beautiful warm sounds like no other Alembic I have heard (and I have played many). To get an idea of the signature Alembic tone check the track Stan'd tall on my Myspace-nails the Stanley vibe! (3 tracks of bass btw)

To order this bass with the Flamed Walnut top and Hardcase (Original hardcase is included) the bass would cost $9550US-currently $12130 AUD. I'm listing this at the crazy price of $4900AUD to sell-I don't want to have to drag this out! The bass does have a couple of lovebites on it and I will post photos in the coming days. The bass has been recently pleked and is strung currently E-C.

This is an amazing bass and I was convinced when I purchased it that it would be the last bass I would buy. I hope it finds a good home.

Molan · #2 06-10-2009, 03:37 PM

Looks lovely - any idea on postage to the UK?

phippsyg · #3 06-10-2009, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Molan

Looks lovely - any idea on postage to the UK?

Sure is!

I'll look into this today for you. Alternatively I am doing a European tour with a band arriving London 11th July, so providing I could add this to my luggage, this would be a cheaper option.

Molan · #4 06-10-2009, 04:19 PM

That sounds really cool.

I work in Central London near Soho / Covent Garden. Where are you playing?

I'll zap you a PM with more details.

Enjoyed the Stan track by the way

phippsyg · #5 06-11-2009, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Molan

That sounds really cool.

I work in Central London near Soho / Covent Garden. Where are you playing?

I'll zap you a PM with more details.

Enjoyed the Stan track by the way

Cheers mate!

Heres another pic, more to come as I get a chance.

Lancerator · #6 06-11-2009, 03:32 PM

I have one of these bad boys good luck who ever gets it cause it is awesome

handyz · #7 06-16-2009, 02:27 AM

hi glenn, i'm in Sydney as well, where are you about? can I have a look the bass?

cheers

phippsyg · #8 06-16-2009, 03:59 AM

I've had some nibbles from some guys o.s so I'll do the right thing and make sure that no-one else is committed to it, but definitely cool for you to check it out. I'll send you a pm.
Cheers.

phippsyg · #9 06-21-2009, 01:13 AM

So there has been a few nibbles but this bass is still here. Thought I would clarify where this bass sits in the Alembic hierarchy

Series II,I
Stanley Signature
[b]Europa[b]
Rogue
Essence
Orion
Epic
Excel

This is amongst the top of the range in Alembics and as stated, one of the best of the many I have played. The bass has a flamed walnut top which is an $US 800 upcharge.
Thanks for looking and fire away any questions.

phippsyg · #10 06-21-2009, 01:14 AM

Lovebites

phippsyg · #11 06-21-2009, 01:15 AM

Couple more, soundclips to come.

phippsyg · #12 07-05-2009, 12:32 AM

Will be in Europe for the next month, if your local and interested now's the time!

If your in the UK then we could work something out.

Molan · #13 07-05-2009, 05:59 AM

Any pics of the back of the guitar Glen that show the neck etc?

I love the look of the rear of the headstock by the way

phippsyg · #14 07-07-2009, 06:25 AM

Pic of the back!

phippsyg · #15 08-23-2009, 08:16 PM

Back from tour bump!

Sale fell through and have had very little internet time whilst on tour, so sorry in delay replying to pm's-have replied to all now.

So for those interested, the bass is here waiting!!

Molan · #16 08-28-2009, 06:09 PM

Still loving the look of this beauty

phippsyg · #17 09-08-2009, 09:58 PM

No commitment yet!!

Put those tax refunds to good use on this opportunity. (End of sales pitch)

handyz · #18 09-22-2009, 05:57 AM

trade in with old fender?

phippsyg · #19 09-23-2009, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by handyz

trade in with old fender?

I do kind of need some cash for this. I currently play a '71 but could have some interest. What were you thinking?

phippsyg · #20 10-01-2009, 08:24 PM

Still for sale!!