| Author | Message | ||
| ajdover
Advanced Member Username: ajdover Post Number: 252 Registered: 11-2003 |
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 |
Beautiful bass. Congrats on adding to the collection. Rich | ||
| ajdover
Advanced Member Username: ajdover Post Number: 253 Registered: 11-2003 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
I do know that Mike said he used to work at the Guitar Showcase when I talked to him. Keith |
