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Title: Essence 5 @ Planet Bass
Post by: 2400wattman on April 10, 2006, 08:45:58 AM

Essence 5 string w/ 5a quilt top,matching headstock(front & back) & Balance K Omega shape. Check it out at www.planetbass.com (http://www.planetbass.com)

Title: Essence 5 @ Planet Bass
Post by: David Houck on April 13, 2006, 06:28:38 PM

Cool bass!!

Title: Essence 5 @ Planet Bass
Post by: waggaboy on April 20, 2006, 02:12:18 AM

It's still there fellow members... And a sweet piece too...
 
Store response:  
 
We have it priced at $3,649.00 including a hardshell case.  There is no sales tax if you're not a resident of Minnesota. We'll throw in a your choice of a Planet Bass t-shirt, hat, or beanie with an order.
 
Regards,  
 
Tony Cimperman  
Planet Bass  
763.670.6464  
www.planetbass.com (http://www.planetbass.com)
 
Edit: to separate store response from body of post
 
(Message edited by davehouck on April 21, 2006)

Title: Essence 5 @ Planet Bass
Post by: bigredbass on April 20, 2006, 07:39:01 PM

Not cheap for an Essence, but then this is one of those basses where it's almost something else, but the electronics seem to steer it to the model name.    
 
But, its a whole BUNCH of Essence, not typical, and one you won't see many other like it: Balance K Omega, Crown head, matching NICE quilt, and don't underestimate the comfort of the elbow rollover and the tummy cut.  Plus if you MUST have a 35 scale, this and the ROGUE are the two shapes that will accomodate this length in a comfortable, manageable instrument.  
 
J o e y

Title: Essence 5 @ Planet Bass
Post by: David Houck on April 20, 2006, 08:11:41 PM

Just for fun, I ran the stats through the quote generator.
 
If this bass is in like-new condition, and if you really wanted a Balance K with a nice quilt, then this is a pretty good price.  A new bass like this one will run you a couple thousand more.  And if you wanted a bass like this but with Europa or Signature electronics, you could send it back to Alembic for an upgrade and still come out way ahead of a new order.
 
I would make sure the hardshell case is an Alembic case.