# Alembic Essence 4 — resale value

Source: JunkPal price guide — https://junkpal.ai/products/alembic-essence-4-bass-guitars-reverb

**Alembic Essence 4** is worth about **$4,250**, based on real closed eBay sales.

Live listings and the full sold-price history are on the page: https://junkpal.ai/products/alembic-essence-4-bass-guitars-reverb

## Value

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Used | $4,250 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-07-25. They are estimates for reference, not offers or appraisals — condition, completeness and edition move them a lot, so compare against the sold listings before pricing anything.

## Check the market

- [Sold listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DAlembic%2520Essence%25204%2520guitar%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-sold&p=md-sold) — the closed sales these medians are computed from
- [Live listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DAlembic%2520Essence%25204%2520guitar%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-live&p=md-live) — what sellers are asking right now

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## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | Alembic |
| Model | Essence 4 |
| Year | 1991–1995 |
| Finishes seen | The Mummy’s Curse, Walnut |
| Used range | $3,571.5 – $4,250 |
| Sample size | 2 listings |
| Category | Bass Guitars |

## Alembic Essence 4 resale value

The used Alembic Essence 4 has a median Reverb asking price of **$4,250**, ranging from $3,571.5 to $4,250 across 2 current listings.

### What drives the price

For a used bass, year, finish, originality (no mods/refins), and case move the price most. Vintage and limited runs command a premium; player-grade and modified examples sell for less.

## FAQ

**What finishes are available for the Essence 4?**

Finishes seen in the listings include The Mummy’s Curse and Walnut.

**What is the typical resale value for this model?**

The used range for the Alembic Essence 4 is currently listed between $3,571.5 and $4,250.

**Is the Essence 4 a rare find?**

Based on current listings, there are only two available, suggesting it is a relatively sought-after model.

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Full price guide: https://junkpal.ai/products/alembic-essence-4-bass-guitars-reverb
How these values are computed: https://junkpal.ai/methodology
Cite as: "JunkPal price guide value as of 2026-07-25, based on real sold listings (junkpal.ai)"