1992 Alembic Signature Series RCMSB-4 Medium Scale Bass w/ Case & Hangtags, Stanley Clarke
Up for sale, a 1992 Alembic Signature Series RCMSB-4 in near-mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case and all factory paperwork. With a roster including The Who, The Grateful Dead, and Stanley Clark, Alembic quickly established themselves as one of the pioneering voices in bass guitar artistry in the 1970s, known for their exceptional craftsmanship and premium tonewoods/componentry. This RCMSB-4 bass is a take on Alembic’s Stanley Clarke Signature Model, with premium tonewoods including maple/purpleheart neck-through construction, body wings crafted from mahogany with Macassar ebony on top, and an ebony fingerboard.
A medium scale, dual pickup affair, this RCMSB-4 dishes out tons of natural resonance and sustain via the neck-through construction, with the warmth of mahogany and the glassy articulation of the ebony board. The active SB II silent single coil pickups were designed for pristine, warm and natural-sounding tones, with a dynamic, responsive feel. The lows are broad and smooth, balanced by sweet treble growl and complex midrange punch. The two-way Filter/Tone selector switches (the “Q” Switch) work in tandem with the Frequency (Tone) knobs, and this Alembic can find its place in the mix like few instruments can, offering balanced, hi-fi sounds that are always present and full. This RCMSB-4 weighs 9lbs 12oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 45-100 roundwound strings, easy-playing action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple/Purpleheart
-Shape: Slender C, measuring .815” 1st fret, .930” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Ebony, 24-fret, 16” radius, oval inlay
-Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
-Scale Length: 32”
-Nut: 1 3/4”, brass
-Tuners: Schaller, Alembic-branded
-Serialization: 92-prefix (1992, stamped beyond 24th fret)
Body Specs:
-Wood: Macassar ebony, mahogany
-Pickups: SB II silent single coil x2
-Controls: Volume, Tone x2, Blend “Q” Switch x2
-Hardware: Adjustable bridge with brass sustain block, tailpiece
-Plastics: Witch hat knobs
The gloss finish highlights the dynamic grain in the Macassar ebony top, and cosmetic wear is limited to some minor dings on the back and lower bout body perimeter with just a few faint finish scratches on top. The neck profile is smooth and clean.
The original hardshell case is included, along with all of the serialized factory paperwork/hangtags.
A medium scale, dual pickup affair, this RCMSB-4 dishes out tons of natural resonance and sustain via the neck-through construction, with the warmth of mahogany and the glassy articulation of the ebony board. The active SB II silent single coil pickups were designed for pristine, warm and natural-sounding tones, with a dynamic, responsive feel. The lows are broad and smooth, balanced by sweet treble growl and complex midrange punch. The two-way Filter/Tone selector switches (the “Q” Switch) work in tandem with the Frequency (Tone) knobs, and this Alembic can find its place in the mix like few instruments can, offering balanced, hi-fi sounds that are always present and full. This RCMSB-4 weighs 9lbs 12oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 45-100 roundwound strings, easy-playing action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple/Purpleheart
-Shape: Slender C, measuring .815” 1st fret, .930” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Ebony, 24-fret, 16” radius, oval inlay
-Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
-Scale Length: 32”
-Nut: 1 3/4”, brass
-Tuners: Schaller, Alembic-branded
-Serialization: 92-prefix (1992, stamped beyond 24th fret)
Body Specs:
-Wood: Macassar ebony, mahogany
-Pickups: SB II silent single coil x2
-Controls: Volume, Tone x2, Blend “Q” Switch x2
-Hardware: Adjustable bridge with brass sustain block, tailpiece
-Plastics: Witch hat knobs
The gloss finish highlights the dynamic grain in the Macassar ebony top, and cosmetic wear is limited to some minor dings on the back and lower bout body perimeter with just a few faint finish scratches on top. The neck profile is smooth and clean.
The original hardshell case is included, along with all of the serialized factory paperwork/hangtags.
$10,999.99
1992 Alembic Signature Series RCMSB-4 Medium Scale Bass w/ Case & Hangtags, Stanley Clarke—
$10,999.99
Description
Up for sale, a 1992 Alembic Signature Series RCMSB-4 in near-mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case and all factory paperwork. With a roster including The Who, The Grateful Dead, and Stanley Clark, Alembic quickly established themselves as one of the pioneering voices in bass guitar artistry in the 1970s, known for their exceptional craftsmanship and premium tonewoods/componentry. This RCMSB-4 bass is a take on Alembic’s Stanley Clarke Signature Model, with premium tonewoods including maple/purpleheart neck-through construction, body wings crafted from mahogany with Macassar ebony on top, and an ebony fingerboard.
A medium scale, dual pickup affair, this RCMSB-4 dishes out tons of natural resonance and sustain via the neck-through construction, with the warmth of mahogany and the glassy articulation of the ebony board. The active SB II silent single coil pickups were designed for pristine, warm and natural-sounding tones, with a dynamic, responsive feel. The lows are broad and smooth, balanced by sweet treble growl and complex midrange punch. The two-way Filter/Tone selector switches (the “Q” Switch) work in tandem with the Frequency (Tone) knobs, and this Alembic can find its place in the mix like few instruments can, offering balanced, hi-fi sounds that are always present and full. This RCMSB-4 weighs 9lbs 12oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 45-100 roundwound strings, easy-playing action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple/Purpleheart
-Shape: Slender C, measuring .815” 1st fret, .930” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Ebony, 24-fret, 16” radius, oval inlay
-Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
-Scale Length: 32”
-Nut: 1 3/4”, brass
-Tuners: Schaller, Alembic-branded
-Serialization: 92-prefix (1992, stamped beyond 24th fret)
Body Specs:
-Wood: Macassar ebony, mahogany
-Pickups: SB II silent single coil x2
-Controls: Volume, Tone x2, Blend “Q” Switch x2
-Hardware: Adjustable bridge with brass sustain block, tailpiece
-Plastics: Witch hat knobs
The gloss finish highlights the dynamic grain in the Macassar ebony top, and cosmetic wear is limited to some minor dings on the back and lower bout body perimeter with just a few faint finish scratches on top. The neck profile is smooth and clean.
The original hardshell case is included, along with all of the serialized factory paperwork/hangtags.
A medium scale, dual pickup affair, this RCMSB-4 dishes out tons of natural resonance and sustain via the neck-through construction, with the warmth of mahogany and the glassy articulation of the ebony board. The active SB II silent single coil pickups were designed for pristine, warm and natural-sounding tones, with a dynamic, responsive feel. The lows are broad and smooth, balanced by sweet treble growl and complex midrange punch. The two-way Filter/Tone selector switches (the “Q” Switch) work in tandem with the Frequency (Tone) knobs, and this Alembic can find its place in the mix like few instruments can, offering balanced, hi-fi sounds that are always present and full. This RCMSB-4 weighs 9lbs 12oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 45-100 roundwound strings, easy-playing action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple/Purpleheart
-Shape: Slender C, measuring .815” 1st fret, .930” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Ebony, 24-fret, 16” radius, oval inlay
-Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
-Scale Length: 32”
-Nut: 1 3/4”, brass
-Tuners: Schaller, Alembic-branded
-Serialization: 92-prefix (1992, stamped beyond 24th fret)
Body Specs:
-Wood: Macassar ebony, mahogany
-Pickups: SB II silent single coil x2
-Controls: Volume, Tone x2, Blend “Q” Switch x2
-Hardware: Adjustable bridge with brass sustain block, tailpiece
-Plastics: Witch hat knobs
The gloss finish highlights the dynamic grain in the Macassar ebony top, and cosmetic wear is limited to some minor dings on the back and lower bout body perimeter with just a few faint finish scratches on top. The neck profile is smooth and clean.
The original hardshell case is included, along with all of the serialized factory paperwork/hangtags.
