Kingwood 4-string Essence

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Author Message Mica Wickersham (mica) Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 7 Registered: 2-1999 Posted on Thursday, May 30, 2002 - 5:13 pm:    This is my bass 99K12118. It's got a Kingwood top (a type of Rosewood) and a Cherry body. The Cherry was over 40 years old, stored in my fiance's grandfather's barn in Wisconsin aging for 30 of those years. As far as I know, this is the only Kingwood top on an Alembic bass. Ernie Jackson (jamsire) New Username: jamsire Post Number: 2 Registered: 5-2002 Posted on Friday, May 31, 2002 - 7:13 am:    But Mica!!!! What about those of us who own Orion "GUITARS?" We are not represented!!! Tears stroll down my cheeks. Mica Wickersham (mica) Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 8 Registered: 2-1999 Posted on Friday, May 31, 2002 - 8:30 am:    There, there, Ernoir. All is right in the Universe now. David Willard (dreamer) Junior Username: dreamer Post Number: 15 Registered: 1-2003 Posted on Tuesday, January 28, 2003 - 5:24 am:    Mica- How much heavier is cherry than maple? I came across the density, etc and they seemed pretty close, but I'm sure there is a real world difference that doesn't come out on paper. The bass I have now is between 11-12lbs. I don't want to go much heavier, but I am trying to get away from maple. Thanks. Mica Wickersham (mica) Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 663 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Tuesday, January 28, 2003 - 8:45 am:    I've found the cherry we've used to be a little heavier than the maple we use. Both woods vary a bit in density, I suppose it really depends on the piece. With its Kingwood top, Cherry core and Purpleheart lams in the neck mine weighs almsot 11 pounds, while a typical 4-string Essence is about 8.5 pounds. It's not so heavy to even really notice, until you pick up a standard Essence David Willard (dreamer) Junior Username: dreamer Post Number: 17 Registered: 1-2003 Posted on Friday, January 31, 2003 - 5:09 am:    Thanks. I was kind of wondering how much a standard Essence weighed also. I like to know numbers when making a comparison. scrub New Username: scrub Post Number: 2 Registered: 7-2003 Posted on Wednesday, July 30, 2003 - 8:29 pm:    I'm comparing your bass to the Essence I registered with you yesterday, and notice that your electronics are different. So c'mon, what're the neat tricks you've got in there? davehouck Senior Member Username: davehouck Post Number: 604 Registered: 5-2002 Posted on Monday, May 31, 2004 - 11:51 am:    Hmm; I was perusing pictures and saw that nobody noticed the question about the electronics. I would imagine that she has Europa electronics; and it looks like she has blackened hardware as well. basstard Member Username: basstard Post Number: 98 Registered: 3-2003 Posted on Tuesday, June 01, 2004 - 2:29 am:    I think it rather has chrome hardware - with the light at the right angle it looks almost black, but some "chromy" features are still visible. Anyway, a very beautiful bass! How does it sound compared to mahogany and maple ones? mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 1704 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Tuesday, June 01, 2004 - 12:26 pm:    Yeah, I missed this one! It's got Europa electronics, no neat ricks except for they are arranged in my favorite happy face configuration. The hardware is chrome plated, and I opted for the fancy curved rail concealed hardware bridge. I guess I better post an updated picture soon. It's aged a bit, and the purple color is more muted now. davehouck Senior Member Username: davehouck Post Number: 609 Registered: 5-2002 Posted on Tuesday, June 01, 2004 - 2:05 pm:    Please do! trekster Junior Username: trekster Post Number: 33 Registered: 7-2004 Posted on Wednesday, June 01, 2005 - 5:20 am:    Yes, please do! Particularly a closeup of the body -- the grain pattern is stunning! mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 2486 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Thursday, June 02, 2005 - 6:15 pm:    A quick snapshot: Lighting is not great, but you should be able to see the grain pattern well. grateful Member Username: grateful Post Number: 79 Registered: 12-2004 Posted on Friday, June 03, 2005 - 2:12 am:    Beautiful Mica, you could get lost in that grain. It's much less red than the first pic: is that age or lighting? Mark davehouck Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 1864 Registered: 5-2002 Posted on Friday, June 03, 2005 - 7:45 am:    I agree; beautiful! jacko Advanced Member Username: jacko Post Number: 212 Registered: 10-2002 Posted on Friday, June 03, 2005 - 3:15 pm:    Me too, a truly gorgeous bass. It really suits the chrome hardware aswell. How does it sound? graeme sonicus Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 1024 Registered: 5-2009 Posted on Tuesday, June 01, 2010 - 8:21 pm:    A very nice Essence. Perhaps an Ultimate Essence .It appears to have a sustain block as well. Is it possible to rout carefully and add a sustain block to an Essence that doe not have one ? davehouck Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 9428 Registered: 5-2002 Posted on Sunday, July 04, 2010 - 11:48 am:    Wolf; yes, I had the shop add a sustain block to my Essence. sonicus Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 1117 Registered: 5-2009 Posted on Sunday, July 04, 2010 - 12:24 pm:    Dave; Thanks for the reply. I have a 91 Essence that I am considering to have that done as well.