Chris2112 Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 (edited) Evening all, As my collection undergoes a reshuffle in the amp department (new Ashdown Mark King amp just arrived) I've decided to offer this for trade to see what offers may come my way. My playing at the moment outside of my bedroom isn't as fretless orientated as it was a few months ago when I was playing maybe 70% of all stuff fretless. Things are moving in a fretted direction again with lots of slaps and pops along the way. This is an Alembic Epic 5 string, made in 1996 I believe. Disciples of Alembic will of course recognise that this bass is handmade in California like all other Alembic basses. It's got a wenge top and matching headstock, an option that will add considerable expense to a new bass these days given the scarcity of new wenge stocks and the rising price of existing supplies. It has a mahogany body with a maple accent slice beneath the topwood. It has maple neck and brass hardware. The preamp covers a balance control, volume and bass and treble controls. The fret marker inlays are brass. The condition of the bass is practically "as new". The fretboard is ebony and is unmarked and there are no unsightly dings or scratches on it. I hesitate to say it is definitely unmarked as it is 14 years old but it has clearly been well cared for and I haven't yet found any marks or scratches on it! It has a satin finish which I have kept buffed. It practically plays itself and it is testament to Alembic's skill of craft that the action can be so low but without buzzing or choking. As it is, it feels effortless and natural to play. It also sounds fantastic, with a characteristic midrange burp coming from the back pickup that I usually favour. It will be no great loss to me if I keep the bass as it is fantastic, but it feels a shame to leave it in it's case and take the Kubicki out every time. EDIT: This is now for sale, £600 with a hardcase collected. I've decided to return the good fortune I got on these boards and sell it for what I paid for it. I need the funds to pay for an incoming bass I'll be buying this week. Edited October 13, 2010 by Chris2112 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted September 21, 2010 Author Share Posted September 21, 2010 bedtime bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted September 22, 2010 Author Share Posted September 22, 2010 A couple of interesting offers so far, keep them coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted September 22, 2010 Author Share Posted September 22, 2010 Bedtime bump...had an offer of a lovely Overwater today... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted September 23, 2010 Author Share Posted September 23, 2010 lunch time bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted September 23, 2010 Author Share Posted September 23, 2010 Bedtime bump...goodnight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted September 26, 2010 Author Share Posted September 26, 2010 This bass is now on hold pending trade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted September 27, 2010 Author Share Posted September 27, 2010 The previous trade has fallen through due to the logistics of overseas trades. Please feel free to make me an offer, fretted basses only! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 In terms of trade-values, what would you say the alembic was approximately worth? I ask predominantly because of my Status, which you would probably be interested in, wouldn't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george.jim Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Previous seller sold this for £600 [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=85934"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=85934[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted September 27, 2010 Author Share Posted September 27, 2010 That he did, thanks James! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purpleblob Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 [quote name='george.jim' post='969445' date='Sep 27 2010, 01:38 PM']Previous seller sold this for £600 [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=85934"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=85934[/url][/quote] Wow, that was one hell of a good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted September 27, 2010 Author Share Posted September 27, 2010 Indeed it was, so good that even after I'd got it people were trying to buy it straight off me! Of course, James needed cash for his Shuker, a situation I'm sure we've all been in at one point or another! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMT3781 Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 And that Shuker has now gone to fund a Wood&Tronics situation.... Oh lordy when will this end :S Bump for a good bass and good bloke [quote name='Chris2112' post='969692' date='Sep 27 2010, 05:05 PM']Indeed it was, so good that even after I'd got it people were trying to buy it straight off me! Of course, James needed cash for his Shuker, a situation I'm sure we've all been in at one point or another! [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMT3781 Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 And that Shuker has now gone to fund a Wood&Tronics situation.... Oh lordy when will this end :S Bump for a good bass and good bloke [quote name='Chris2112' post='969692' date='Sep 27 2010, 05:05 PM']Indeed it was, so good that even after I'd got it people were trying to buy it straight off me! Of course, James needed cash for his Shuker, a situation I'm sure we've all been in at one point or another! [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purpleblob Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 [quote name='JMT3781' post='969721' date='Sep 27 2010, 05:21 PM']And that Shuker has now gone to fund a Wood&Tronics situation.... Oh lordy when will this end :S Bump for a good bass and good bloke[/quote] it's a never ending cycle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted September 27, 2010 Author Share Posted September 27, 2010 (edited) tell me about it! EDIT: This bass is currently on loan until monday, thread will be updated then. Edited October 1, 2010 by Chris2112 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Can I just say that this is a lovely bass. It was me than it was on loan to and, as Chris says it is a beautiful instrument that practically plays itself - even for a fretless beginner like myself! The preamp gives a huge range of tones, and its amount of cut/boost is so strong that you have to be subtle in its use! Very effective! I've decided to hang on to my Status, but if I had a bit of spare cash (that wasn't intended for a new lightweight cab!) I would very probably be buying this bass! Chris is a lovely lad and knows his stuff - so buy/trade with confidence! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted October 6, 2010 Author Share Posted October 6, 2010 Thanks Geoff! I've received an interesting offer on this bass from a gentleman who really knows his gear, however this is still in the discussion stage. In the meantime, I will continue to welcome any offers for trade and I may even be swayed to add some cash for the right bass. In any event, I will definitely reply to all offers received so please do not be shy. Could I forsee a time when I'd be playing a lot of fretless again I'd keep this bass but at present, I quite fancy a new fretted toy while I wait for a couple of paycheques to come through and fund a new Status Kingbass! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted October 7, 2010 Author Share Posted October 7, 2010 Anyone got anything with a big humbucker at the bridge to trade? I quite fancy something like that today, or a Musicman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ovialexm1 Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Chris this bass should be mine ... lets do the trade we are discussing for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted October 7, 2010 Author Share Posted October 7, 2010 As I've said Ovi, there are a few basses on the table at the moment I'm thinking on, and always taking new offers too! Right now a Modulus Quantum and a Marleaux Betra Custom really have me thinking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ovialexm1 Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 [quote name='Chris2112' post='980808' date='Oct 7 2010, 05:29 PM']As I've said Ovi, there are a few basses on the table at the moment I'm thinking on, and always taking new offers too! Right now a Modulus Quantum and a Marleaux Betra Custom really have me thinking![/quote] Ok... take care and up from me... let me know only when you are SURE for a trade with me ... I was searching in vain for another courier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted October 9, 2010 Author Share Posted October 9, 2010 Bump! Currently looks like it is going to be traded for a Marleaux if I can work out the shipping, all offers still considered in the meantime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 [quote name='Chris2112' post='980749' date='Oct 7 2010, 05:21 PM']Anyone got anything with a big humbucker at the bridge to trade? I quite fancy something like that today, or a Musicman![/quote] This season, I will mostly be playing..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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