| Author | Message | ||
| squirefan01
New Username: squirefan01 Post Number: 1 Registered: 6-2007 |
I just bought this used '99 Essence bass. I love it! I would like the history of the bass and also would like some tutorial info about the electronics controls. Thanks! (Message edited by squirefan01 on June 20, 2007) | ||
| tbrannon
Senior Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 479 Registered: 11-2004 |
Welcome aboard! Here is link for the Essence electronics http://alembic.com/club/messages/16271/16345.html?1107706415 | ||
| squirefan01
New Username: squirefan01 Post Number: 2 Registered: 6-2007 |
Thanks! This Essence does have a Q-Switch, and I was also wondering how that worked. | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 5139 Registered: 5-2002 |
Hi Greg; congrats and welcome! Here is a description of Spoiler controls. You can read about the Q switch there; the same thing will apply to how the Q switch will work with the filter on your Essence. | ||
| squirefan01
New Username: squirefan01 Post Number: 3 Registered: 6-2007 |
Thanks Dave! I really love this bass. It has such a great tone. | ||
| squirefan01
New Username: squirefan01 Post Number: 4 Registered: 6-2007 |
In the auction, this bass was listed as haveing Europa-style electronics. I did read up on those here. I would be interested in thoughts about the Europa vs. Essence electronics setups. This bass also has THG Bocate knobs, which are really nice. Not sure if these would have been installed at the factory or not. | ||
| tbrannon
Senior Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 483 Registered: 11-2004 |
Greg, If it has Europa style electronics, it should have a Q switch as well as 2 other switches (bass/treble quick change switches). Can you post a picture? EDIT: I just saw your picture in the Showcase- Europa it is- if you go to the FAQ section you'll find details on the Europa electronics. Cool top BTW- I agree with you about the grain coming out of the neck pickup- very cool. (Message edited by tbrannon on June 23, 2007) | ||
| squirefan01
New Username: squirefan01 Post Number: 6 Registered: 6-2007 |
Thanks! | ||
| squirefan01
Junior Username: squirefan01 Post Number: 14 Registered: 6-2007 |
BTW, Congratulations Mica!! | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 4766 Registered: 6-2000 |
Hi Greg, Here's the details from the instrument file: top: Bocate accent: Maple pinstripe body: Mahogany through body neck: 3-piece Maple with Walnut pinstripes, 34" long scale fingerboard: Ebony pickups: MXY4 controls: volume, pan, filter, 2-position Q-switch, bass cut/flat/boost switch, treble cut/flate/boost switch, mono output birthday: November 23, 1999 originally made for: Guitar Resurrection TX The original owner of this bass lived in California. (edited to correct from set neck to through body neck) (Message edited by mica on August 24, 2007) | ||
| squirefan01
Junior Username: squirefan01 Post Number: 17 Registered: 6-2007 |
Thanks Mica! Congratulations again on your new addition to the family. I am wondering what the difference is between "set neck" and "through body neck". Is there any? | ||
| squirefan01
Junior Username: squirefan01 Post Number: 18 Registered: 6-2007 |
Thanks Mica, and congrats again. This bass must have a through body neck though, right? It sure looks like it does. Did they make any Essence basses with set necks? | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 4778 Registered: 6-2000 |
It's a through body neck, sorry about the typo. (Message edited by mica on August 24, 2007) | ||
| squirefan01
Junior Username: squirefan01 Post Number: 19 Registered: 6-2007 |
Thanks Mica! |
