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Title: New Essence - New to the Alembic family
Post by: BrusselsBass on December 11, 2021, 10:28:39 AM

Hello guys,

I drove this morning from Brussels to Gent to buy my first (used) Alembic bass -  it's a 2000 Essence with Europa electronics (00K12459). The sound is impressive.

Did some quick cleaning and polishing the bridge & tailpiece.
Needs some more work with cotton swaps.

I believe mahagony is the body base with a layer maple between the top wood (koa or rio rosewood). Neck is maple with mahagony stringers?

Cheers,  Ulrich

Title: Re: New Essence - New to the Alembic family
Post by: jazzyvee on December 11, 2021, 11:17:14 AM

Congratulations on your new bass. That europa/rogue electronics package is so flexible and easy to make quick tone changes live. I look forward to what you think when you take it on a gig.

Title: Re: New Essence - New to the Alembic family
Post by: el8ed on December 11, 2021, 11:33:37 AM

Looks fantastic—congratulations!!! Always a great reason for a road trip, to pick up a new Alembic bass.

Title: Re: New Essence - New to the Alembic family
Post by: David Houck on December 11, 2021, 12:08:53 PM

Congrats!  That's a lovely top wood.

Title: Re: New Essence - New to the Alembic family
Post by: rv_bass on December 11, 2021, 03:49:03 PM

Beautiful bass, congratulations!

Title: Re: New Essence - New to the Alembic family
Post by: pauldo on December 12, 2021, 02:58:18 AM

Ulrich,
Beauty of an instrument! I agree with the Mahogany and Maple woods, I am not sure about the top wood.
This instrument WILL make you very happy.

Paul (who doesn’t know much about wood except that Alembic bodies and necks generally follow the same recipe)

Title: Re: New Essence - New to the Alembic family
Post by: BrusselsBass on December 12, 2021, 10:23:44 AM

Thanks for your warm welcome and nice messages !

Title: Re: New Essence - New to the Alembic family
Post by: Khrist92 on December 13, 2021, 05:08:29 PM

One of the best families to be a part of - welcome!

Title: Re: New Essence - New to the Alembic family
Post by: garyhead on December 13, 2021, 07:06:03 PM

Somehow when I hear the "Alembic Family" I think of this bunch.....Enjoy.....

Title: Re: New Essence - New to the Alembic family
Post by: mica on December 14, 2021, 04:23:59 PM

Nearly certain you have a lovely Walnut topped Essence bass.

Title: Re: New Essence - New to the Alembic family
Post by: BeenDown139 on December 15, 2021, 04:45:29 AM

by way of comparison, here's my walnut topped '93 fretless essence.  the picture really doesn't do it justice.  this bass is the freaking bomb btw...

Title: Re: New Essence - New to the Alembic family
Post by: BrusselsBass on December 15, 2021, 02:35:48 PM

Thanks a lot Mica and Beendown!
Interesting - it really looks valise to my Rio rosewood Nobby Meidel, and much lighter than my walnut HumanBase.
Thanks again for your feedback!
PS: the blue Spoiler is not off my radar 😉

Title: Re: New Essence - New to the Alembic family
Post by: BrusselsBass on December 15, 2021, 02:44:38 PM

Ohh - BeenDown : I LOVE FRETLESS,  I ALSO LOVE 5 😀