1993 Alembic Essence 6 String Fretless - Bubinga - with OHSC

1993 Alembic Essence 6 String Electric Bass

Get the Alembic sound without the size and weight of the classic Alembic instruments. The Essence. The Essence bass is heir smallest body -  12 inches across.

The heart of the Essence's tone is the Alembic low-pass filter. With this one tone control, a wide range of sounds from deep to bright are available with a simple twist of one knob. Even a small amount of rotation can produce a big change in tone.

The Essence bass gives you all the essentials of Alembic: neck through body construction, Alembic pickups and active electronics, solid brass hardware, all crafted in Santa Rosa, California, USA, the only place that Alembics are born.

The Alembic Essence – Bubinga is a bass that pulses with pure energy, an instrument that melds exquisite craftsmanship with undeniable sonic authority. At its heart, the mahogany core, framed by maple accent woods, provides a deep, resonant foundation, while the stunning bubinga top adds both visual warmth and a tonal richness that sings with sustain and complexity. The body’s sculpted curves are as ergonomic as they are elegant, ensuring effortless playability while projecting a presence that demands attention.
Features:

A neck built for precision and power, the three-piece maple construction with walnut stringers provides incredible stability and clarity, allowing every note to bloom with articulation and depth. The ebony fingerboard, adorned with mother-of-pearl oval inlays, offers a smooth, glassy playing surface. The signature Alembic Inline Orion headstock, topped and backed with beveled bubinga, exudes regal sophistication, while the continuous mahogany backplates ensure a seamless aesthetic that speaks to Alembic’s uncompromising attention to detail.

Sonically, the Essence Electronics deliver a perfect balance of warmth, punch, and crystalline clarity, allowing this bass to sit perfectly in any mix while remaining expressive and dynamic. Whether laying down deep, foundational grooves or soaring into melodic territory, the Essence responds with the precision and nuance that have made Alembic legendary. The Alembic brass hardware, including the bridge, tailpiece, and sustain block, enhances the bass’s natural resonance, ensuring unparalleled sustain and note definition. Tuning stability is rock-solid, thanks to Alembic/Gotoh gold tuning machines, adding the perfect finishing touch to an already luxurious instrument.

The 34″ long scale ensures a familiar, comfortable reach, with effortless response across the entire register. Encased in the Original hardshell case, this bass is not just an instrument—it’s a work of art, built to inspire and endure. Whether on stage or in the studio, the Alembic Essence is a bold statement of craftsmanship, tone, and undeniable presence.

• 34" scale
• Ebony fingerboard
• Superb Bubinga Top
• 3 piece Maple neck with 2 Walnut pinstripes
• Mahogany back
• Continuous wood backplates
• Alembic MXY pickups
• Alembic Essence electronics
• Alembic brass hardware
• Gold Alembic Gotoh tuners
• Gold straplocks
• Bronze Inlaid Logo
• Original Hardshell Case