For being 32 years old this bass is still awesome! Overall the condition is pretty good with some impact marks that have cracked the finish and many surface level scratches. There is one distinct blemish smaller than a dime that broke the finish away on the arm contour. It is smooth and does not affect playability.
The patina on the brass bridge and nut is beautiful. We did clean up the rest of the bass giving the body a light polish and cleaned up the frets. The bass for the most part is fully functional, the electronics are clean and the setup is solid with the neck relief set to spec.
The truss rod is set where it needs to be however, as the bass is right now it can not be adjusted. Why can't it be adjusted? The body has shrunk around the truss rod cover and it can not be removed. We have attempted many ways of removing the cover without success. Since we were able to perform a good setup with appropriate neck relief we opted to not force anything and leave the cover. We have some other ideas to remove the cover which we are still continuing to explore but as of now, the truss rod cover can not be removed. The wood shrinkage is throughout the bass and can be felt on the neck laminates.
Case appears to be original. One latch is broken. Tolex and overall condition of case is good with no tears or damage other than the latch.
Any questions at all about this bass or any of our other offerings please do not hesitate to ask. We can take more detailed photos by request.
Specifications:
Alembic Europa
5-String
10.88 Pounds
Flame Walnut Top
Maple & Purple Heart Contrast Veneer
Mahogany Body
7 Piece Laminated Neck: Maple & Purpleheart
Ebony Fingerboard
Mother of Pearl Fingerboard Inlays
Brass Side Dot Markers
Nut Width: 51.88mm / 2.042"
Width @ 12th Fret: 65.83mm / 2.59"
Width @ 24th Fret: 73.78mm / 2.90"
String Spacing @ Bridge: 18mm / .70"
New Setup with GHS Pressurewound M7200-5
Pre-Owned instruments are exempt from our New-Instrument Return Policy. We guarantee the bass to be delivered in the condition and working order described.
