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Alembic products => Owning an Alembic => Serial Number / History Requests => Topic started by: squirefan01 on June 20, 2007, 05:42:10 PM

Title: (x) 99K12239
Post by: squirefan01 on June 20, 2007, 05:42:10 PM

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)

Title: (x) 99K12239
Post by: tbrannon on June 20, 2007, 05:58:05 PM

Welcome aboard!  Here is link for the Essence electronics
http://club.alembic.com/Images/16271/16345.html?1107706415 (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=237)

Title: (x) 99K12239
Post by: squirefan01 on June 20, 2007, 07:56:24 PM

Thanks!  This Essence does have a Q-Switch, and I was also wondering how that worked.

Title: (x) 99K12239
Post by: David Houck on June 20, 2007, 09:29:17 PM

Hi Greg; congrats and welcome!
 
Here (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=280) 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.

Title: (x) 99K12239
Post by: squirefan01 on June 21, 2007, 03:51:39 PM

Thanks Dave!  I really love this bass.  It has such a great tone.

Title: (x) 99K12239
Post by: squirefan01 on June 23, 2007, 05:37:49 PM

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.

Title: (x) 99K12239
Post by: tbrannon on June 23, 2007, 05:48:11 PM

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)

Title: (x) 99K12239
Post by: squirefan01 on June 23, 2007, 08:09:48 PM

Thanks!

Title: (x) 99K12239
Post by: squirefan01 on August 09, 2007, 06:42:42 AM

BTW, Congratulations Mica!!

Title: (x) 99K12239
Post by: mica on August 22, 2007, 12:22:41 PM

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 (http://www.guitarrez.com/inventory/alembic_inventory.html) 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)

Title: (x) 99K12239
Post by: squirefan01 on August 24, 2007, 08:47:35 AM

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?

Title: (x) 99K12239
Post by: squirefan01 on August 24, 2007, 08:57:09 AM

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?

Title: (x) 99K12239
Post by: mica on August 24, 2007, 01:47:54 PM

It's a through body neck, sorry about the typo.
 
(Message edited by mica on August 24, 2007)

Title: (x) 99K12239
Post by: squirefan01 on August 27, 2007, 11:45:52 AM

Thanks Mica!