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2005 Alembic Essence 5 String Natural
SETUP & INSPECTED BY OUR TECH TEAM
Weight: 10.3lbs
Neck Profile: Slim D
Neck Thickness: 1st: 0.83" / 12th: 0.92"
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Nut Width: 1 7/8"
Scale Length: 34"
Electronics Layout: 1 Volume, 1 Pickup Pan, 1 Filter, 1 Adjustable Q-Switch, LED Fretdots (blue) On/Off Switch.
String Gauge: 45 - 130 D'Addario
Case Details: Hardshell Case
Cosmetic Condition: Some oxidization present on the bridge and the nut. Light scratching present on the truss rod cover plate. Some light scratching also present near the knobs and input jack/switch. Light wear near the bridge pickup/bridge.
Mods or Repairs: None Evident
Tech Notes: Bass, Hardware, and Electronics were cleaned/tested and are functioning appropriately. Fretboard and frets were cleaned/polished. Plenty of life on the frets with little to no wear. Setup with minimal neck relief, medium/low action, and D'Addario 45 - 130 gauge strings. Plays evenly throughout the entire neck, with consistent intonation and no evident fret buzz. You'll notice some light tarnish/wear on the hardware (see attached photos) but it isn't anything out of ordinary for the age of this bass.
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