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ajdover
Advanced Member
Username: ajdover

Post Number: 252
Registered: 11-2003
Posted on Wednesday, November 09, 2005 - 7:28 pm:   Edit Post

Mica/Val,

Info request on my new Essence, SN 92K7321. Just got it today, and a pic is posted in the Introductions section. It's freakin' awesome! I cannot get over how great it plays, sounds, and looks. I wasn't planning buying a bass today, but I went into the music store and there it was. Picked it up, plugged it in, and then it was all over but the crying. This makes Alembic #4 for me!

Thanks,

Alan
richbass939
Senior Member
Username: richbass939

Post Number: 460
Registered: 11-2004
Posted on Wednesday, November 09, 2005 - 7:37 pm:   Edit Post

Beautiful bass. Congrats on adding to the collection.
Rich
ajdover
Advanced Member
Username: ajdover

Post Number: 253
Registered: 11-2003
Posted on Wednesday, November 09, 2005 - 8:31 pm:   Edit Post

Rich,

Thanks. I just had to get it. From the minute I sat down with it it just felt so right. I can't describe it. It just fit. The only bass I've ever had that experience with initially was my '73 Jazz. As good as my other Alembics are, they weren't as comfortable initially (they are now, though!). I was able to coax the most amazing tones out of the Essence. It's sick good. As I was trying it out, a local professional who just got off tour with Christina Aguilera commented how great it sounded (not my playing, of course!). If he likes it (and he's a monster player) it must be good!

The body is a lot smaller in person than it is in pictures, BTW. Suits me just fine - I like the smaller body. Again, very comfortable, and the neck is to die for. It reminds me of my Rick and Pedulla necks, which I absolutely love. Nice and thin, and fast.

If I'm not mistaken, you're the one who turned me onto my Dragon's Wing. Thanks - she's only gotten better with age!

Thanks again,

Alan
richbass939
Senior Member
Username: richbass939

Post Number: 461
Registered: 11-2004
Posted on Wednesday, November 09, 2005 - 9:48 pm:   Edit Post

Alan,
I'm glad you're enjoying it. I'd like to take credit for your experience with the Dragon's Wing but I can't, honestly.
I had the same love-at-first-play with the Rick 3000 that I bought new in about 1974 or 1975. It felt like the bass and I just bonded immediately. It wasn't nearly the bass that my Alembics are but I definitely loved that thing. I couldn't have better described the neck. Nice and thin, and fast, exactly like you said.
Rich
ajdover
Advanced Member
Username: ajdover

Post Number: 256
Registered: 11-2003
Posted on Wednesday, November 09, 2005 - 9:58 pm:   Edit Post

Rich,

If you hadn't turned me on to the Wing, someone else might be playing it today. I owe you!

The Essence is incredible. I just can't get over it.

Alan
mica
Moderator
Username: mica

Post Number: 2759
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Thursday, November 10, 2005 - 4:58 pm:   Edit Post

Here's what's in the file:

top: Bird's-eye Maple
accent pinstripe: Walnut
body: Mahogany
neck: Maple, 34" scale
fingerboard: Ebony
pickups: MXY
controls: volume, pan, filter
output: mono
originally sold to: Guitar Showcase, CA
birthday: August 4, 1992

One previous registered owner.
ajdover
Advanced Member
Username: ajdover

Post Number: 259
Registered: 11-2003
Posted on Thursday, November 10, 2005 - 6:03 pm:   Edit Post

Mica,

I can tell you that the body isn't mahogany. It's maple from what I can tell. If you need pics, let me know. But it's definitely not mahogany. Everything else jibes.

Alan
mica
Moderator
Username: mica

Post Number: 2771
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Thursday, November 10, 2005 - 6:38 pm:   Edit Post

Doh! Auto-pilot there. The file clearly states the main body wood is Maple.
ajdover
Advanced Member
Username: ajdover

Post Number: 261
Registered: 11-2003
Posted on Friday, November 11, 2005 - 5:15 am:   Edit Post

No worries! BTW, is the previous owner a Mike C___? It may be the guy I bought it from, and if so, he's the original owner.

Thanks again,

Alan
keith_h
Advanced Member
Username: keith_h

Post Number: 247
Registered: 2-2005
Posted on Friday, November 11, 2005 - 5:53 am:   Edit Post

I do know that Mike said he used to work at the Guitar Showcase when I talked to him.

Keith

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