Bill, Let me add my welcome.
That is pretty sweet. I saw your other thread, prices are hard to narrow down, I paid $1800 in '05 for a 5-string Essence, I don't think it is a bad price, it sure is a lot of bass. To some the road case adds value, but, if you are hauling that around yourself, it is pretty heavy. Regular cases pop up now and then both here and on the 'Bay. Good luck, hope it works out for you.