The essence of Essence?

[haymaker1654]

Been researching basses and then I saw her.  How hard is it to find an Essence for a decent price?

[briant]

I depends entirely on your definition of decent price.  I paid ~$2100 (used) for my 4 string Essence.  I've generally seen them in the ~$2000 range.  Prices vary based on condition and options.
 
That said: $1500 for a 5-string in Nashville

[adriaan]

Hi Hayden, welcome to the club!
 
You might visit the  section from time to time, where members will post instruments they see on the market.

[David Houck]

Welcome to the board Hayden!

[haymaker1654]

Thanks guys

[afrobeat_fool]

Hi Hayden. I have a 5 string frettless for sale. Maple body, maple neck. 2k plus shipping.  
 
 
Nick

[lembic76450]

Hayden,
I have a 5 string Essence that i love the sound of. It has a very piano like tone. I also have a Series I and my Essence comes pretty close. A good choice if you ask me.  Good luck in your search.

[uptowndirt]

I have an epic -4 and have my eye on a essence -4
what i need to know is can the essence produce a huge sound. right now i have been playing a modulus flea, i need the essence to be a flea and more if that makes sense, as well i have been using a lakland dj-4 it has a small body i think it could compare to body size of the essence. i have purchased many basses looking for a little more power than my epic however it was my first bass and the epic was better than all others until the flea (however the epic is still better in some ways ) i am not a slapper so that was not my goal with the flea it just has a huge presence and can be played with a light touch and move some serious air, in a band setting i need to have enough to over power, but never do just need the flex if req. anyway what will the essence do for me will it make me want to sell 11 or 12 others ?

[sonicus]

The sound of my Essence 4 is loved by all of my musical co -conspirators !   I played various Bass's for a few different  gig situations both live gig and studio work with a song writer for a demo project recently.  I played a modified Fender Jazz Bass with a Schaller bridge and Bartolini pickups . I played an Alembic Series II and I played my sweet little Essence . They all loved the Essence 4  all most as much as the Series II . Of course the  Series II made their jaws drop with WOW factor , however the Essence is accepted as that is what we like as representation to the Bass sound we want in our demo. So I have been asked for future sessions , bring the Essence or the Series II ,we love them both!   I really like My Essence !  It is really light and it has a HUGE sound !

[uptowndirt]

This is good info as i want a bass that takes me to a higher level than my epic not just similar. what would you think is a good price to pay in case i have to sell. i have to buy on speck cause the window is short and i am relying on a friends observations.

[sonicus]

There seem to be quite a few Epics on Craigslist  and ebay . Depending on the condition of yours  and its good selling points I would make a decision as to what you can get for it . It seems I have been  seeing many for about  $1200 USD to $1500 USD or so perhaps a bit more.   Essence seem to be around $1500 USD  and up ____   The used market in the USA I find at this time has been a bit low  perhaps as a reflection of the economic climate at this time .  Now is the time to buy used.

[uptowndirt]

the price for the essence is 1600 mint cond. have  you ever tried an epic, not to hold you to it but do you think the essence is an upgrade ?

[sonicus]

In all honesty I never played an Epic. I suggest  that you play an Essence and determine if it meets your personnel criteria in comparison .

[uptowndirt]

where i live you can try out a fender or a gibson or
maybe a ibenez ,,,,, i bought my epic , modulus, lakland , tobias . warwick, 69-p, all on the observations of others. playing an essence is not an option, the epic , modulus and lakland are all great
basses but i can sell 12 others, in review the essence just sounds so good.

[sonicus]

Again in all honesty  I like the way my Essence plays , I Like the sound and it gets many compliments  both for its sound and appearance .