Description The Alembic Essence 5-String in Ziricote is a breathtaking fusion of artistry, precision, and musical soul, the kind of instrument that seems to breathe when touched and sing when coaxed. Its sculpted silhouette carries both the elegance of a handcrafted heirloom and the sleek efficiency of modern design. At its heart lies a mahogany core, warm and resonant, giving this bass a voice of profound depth and clarity. Draped across it is a Ziricote top, rich with swirling dark grain that moves like deep ocean currents beneath a mirrored surface. The natural beauty continues with maple and purple heart accent woods, creating a striking visual rhythm that echoes the instrument’s tonal harmony. The neck, a five-piece weave of maple and purple heart, is a testament to Alembic’s devotion to strength and tone. It offers a sturdy yet sensitive connection between player and instrument, delivering notes that bloom with authority across the extended range of the 34-inch scale. An ebony fingerboard provides the ideal foundation for clarity and sustain, its glassy feel guiding the fingers with effortless grace. Mother-of-pearl oval inlays glimmer softly beneath the fingertips, while violet side LEDs trace the path along the neck like constellations lighting a midnight stage. The headstock, front and back, is sheathed in matching Ziricote, elegantly beveled to mirror the body’s contours and complete the instrument’s symmetry and poise. Every detail bears the unmistakable Alembic signature. Ziricote backplates replace the ordinary with the extraordinary, even in the unseen corners of craftsmanship. Alembic brass hardware anchors the strings with regal weight and precision, complemented by Alembic/Gotoh chrome tuning machines that gleam with quiet confidence. The Essence electronics system is a realm of tone sculpting unto itself, offering volume, pan, dual filters, dual Q switches, and on/off LED controls, each designed to let the player shape sound as an artisan sculpts form. This flexibility transforms the Essence from a mere instrument into a vessel for limitless sonic exploration. At 10 pounds and 5 ounces, it rests in the hands with authority but never burden. The weight speaks of substance and sustain, the kind that fills a room with resonance that lingers after the last note fades. Protected by its hard case, the Alembic Essence 5-String in Ziricote stands as both a work of functional beauty and a collector’s masterpiece. It is more than an instrument; it is a declaration of devotion to craft, sound, and the eternal dialogue between wood, wire, and soul. Other specifications include: Ziricote Top Mahogany Core Maple & Purple Heart Accent Woods Ebony Fingerboard 5 Piece Maple & Purple Heart Neck Ziricote Headstock Front & Back Beveled Headstock Front & Back MOP Ovals Fingerboard Inlay Violet Side LEDs Ziricote Backplates Alembic Brass Hardware Alembic/Gotoh Chrome Tuning Machines Essence Electronics - Volume, Pan, 2 Filters, 2 Q Switches, On/Off LEDs Hard Case 34" Long Scale 10 lb 5 oz #K15004 For more information about this Alembic Bass, please contact us. Manufacturer Alembic Actual Weight 10.5 Model Essence Body Style Essence Color Natural Condition Brand New Strings 5
