【used】Alembic / Epic 4 Maple 1995 4.115kg #95W9226【GIB Yokohama】

Alembic is a brand founded in California, USA in 1969.

Originally started by engineers who worked on the sound for the Grateful Dead, they have applied that expertise to instrument making.

Known as a brand that was quick to incorporate active circuitry into basses, it has been favored by bassists such as Stanley Clarke and Mark King. (Titles omitted)

Even today, instruments are handcrafted by artisans in their own workshop in Santa Rosa, California.

This particular instrument is an Epic 4.

The Epic, introduced in 1994, is a more accessible model of the Alembic.

However, it is made in the same workshop and by the same artisans as other Alembic instruments.

This particular instrument was made in 1995.

It is one of the early models, made the year after the Epic was introduced.

The body has a mahogany back with a maple top.

The top surface displays a deep wood grain, allowing you to fully appreciate the beauty of the wood, a hallmark of Alembic guitars.

The neck is a set-neck construction with an ebony fingerboard.

Official specifications state it's a laminated neck with a walnut veneer sandwiched between maple.

The headstock also features beautifully grained maple and the Alembic logo.

The bridge and tailpiece are made of brass.

These are iconic parts that contribute to the distinctive Alembic look.

Both the pickups and preamp are original Alembic designs.

The controls are simple: master volume, balance, bass, and treble. You can quickly achieve your desired sound by simply adjusting the lows and highs.

It boasts the high-fidelity, clear sound characteristic of Alembic guitars.

While there are signs of use, this guitar fully embodies the charm of Alembic.

Please give it a try.

The frets have approximately 60% remaining. The truss rod is in good condition.
The neck is in good condition. Due to the bridge design, individual string adjustments are not possible. Currently, the string height at the 12th fret is 2.0mm, 2.3mm, 2.5mm, and 2.5mm from the 1st string. It is playable at this string height.
The body and paintwork show signs of use, with scattered dents and scratches. There are three areas on the body top where the paint is peeling, approximately 30.0-35.0mm in size.
The electronics are in good condition.
No obvious modifications were observed.
Controls: Master Volume, Balancer, Bass, Treble
Neck Width (Nut): 43.3mm
Bridge String Spacing: 18.5mm
Scale Length: 34inch
Year of Manufacture: 1995
Country of Manufacture: USA

During setup, we used our original GIB BASIC / Standard Bass Strings. These strings are characterized by their straightforward sound and stable playability, naturally bringing out the instrument's inherent character.

These are highly reliable strings that we actually use in our repair and setup workshops.

Please enjoy these strings, which aim to be a new standard for bassists.

They will be delivered after being adjusted for easy playability by GIB's craftsmen.

Accessories: Hard case

Inspection 담당: Hirayama
Product photos: Higashie

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