Original Specifications

[jacko]

Beautiful! the buckeye has a real 3d look, especally just above the controls - looks like it's been folded over. Incredible!
 
Graeme

[georgie_boy]

Awesome!!
Jacko was just saying to me last Saturday how much he likes the Buckeye
 
Have to admit---so do I
 
G

[briant]

That bass is going to make me order another custom.  It is nothing short of amazing.

[David Houck]

Amazing!  Congrats!!

[262632]

Hello, Mica & Members
 
Just a note to let everyone know my Essence turned out fabulous in every way!  I've owed many one-offs including three Alembics that were very nice but the crew out did themselves one this one.  When I ordered it I knew it would be the last bass I would have built (for health reasons) so I put much thought into the design and with Mica's guidance it turned out perfect.  
 
You don't see it in the pictures but there are blue LED's running up the left side of the fretless fingerboard.  You should see and hear peoples reactions when I hit the LED
switch!!!  I wish I could post a pix of it but I haven't found anyone capable of taking the picture.
 
Thanks to all of you for your support and suggestions during the build.
 
Peace, Roger

[psychicpet]

absolutely gorgeous bass Roger. and no doubt sounds even better.

[262632]

Hey the_8_string king - just to let you know. I did upgrade to the Europa electronics to get the Q switch and quick tone change switches.  Great suggestion.  Thanks!
 
(Message edited by 262632 on October 20, 2008)
 
(Message edited by 262632 on October 20, 2008)

[262632]

To everyone - Staff and club members-Once I held my bass and heard it's unique tones, I got sentimental and settled on an worthy name for it.
 
My Blue Moon In honor of my high school sweetie, Lyn.  Thanks for the best 37 years of my life.

[David Houck]

Congrats again, Roger; and I love the name!

[262632]

Mica,  
The Truss rod cover is on it's way along with a cashier's check to cover the new one with my name and nickname engraved on it.  I'll look here daily to see when you get it.
 
Happy New Year!
 
Regards,  Roger

[mica]

Roger's changed the name of this bass from Alfheim to Nifelheim. We'll also be engraving this on the truss rod cover.

[mica]

Hi Roger,
 
Here's the confirmed list of specifications for your custom ordered Essence bass Alfheim
 
Essence 4
2 Ebony neck laminates
fretless unlined
comfort taper
side LEDs in blue (3 at the 12th, 1 at the 1st, 1 at the 24th)
Crown peghead
Buckeye Burl top - blue (80% blue)
Buckeye Burl back - blue (80% blue)
Hard maple body
gloss body / satin finish neck
Essence body shape - tummy contour
chrome hardware
recessed silver logo with shell
bridge block
half moon tailpiece
Continuous Wood Backplates
Europa electronics
hardshell case  
 
We've also been talking about a possible 24th fret inlay - tree of life - live oak.