Author Topic: Kingwood 4-string Essence (Read 1582 times)

mica · « **on:** May 30, 2002, 05:13:36 PM »

This is my bass 99K12118. It's got a Kingwood top (a type of Rosewood) and a Cherry body. The Cherry was over 40 years old, stored in my fiance's grandfather's barn in Wisconsin aging for 30 of those years.

As far as I know, this is the only Kingwood top on an Alembic bass.

Ernie Jackson (jamsire) · « **Reply #1 on:** May 31, 2002, 07:13:10 AM »

But Mica!!!! What about those of us who own Orion GUITARS?

We are not represented!!!

Tears stroll down my cheeks.

mica · « **Reply #2 on:** May 31, 2002, 08:30:55 AM »

There, there, Ernoir. All is right in the Universe now.

David Willard (dreamer) · « **Reply #3 on:** January 28, 2003, 05:24:24 AM »

Mica-
How much heavier is cherry than maple? I came across the density, etc and they seemed pretty close, but I'm sure there is a real world difference that doesn't come out on paper.

The bass I have now is between 11-12lbs. I don't want to go much heavier, but I am trying to get away from maple.

Thanks.

mica · « **Reply #4 on:** January 28, 2003, 08:45:09 AM »

I've found the cherry we've used to be a little heavier than the maple we use. Both woods vary a bit in density, I suppose it really depends on the piece.

With its Kingwood top, Cherry core and Purpleheart lams in the neck mine weighs almsot 11 pounds, while a typical 4-string Essence is about 8.5 pounds. It's not so heavy to even really notice, until you pick up a standard Essence

David Willard (dreamer) · « **Reply #5 on:** January 31, 2003, 05:09:18 AM »

Thanks. I was kind of wondering how much a standard Essence weighed also. I like to know numbers when making a comparison.

scrub · « **Reply #6 on:** July 30, 2003, 08:29:48 PM »

I'm comparing your bass to the Essence I registered with you yesterday, and notice that your electronics are different.

So c'mon, what're the neat tricks you've got in there?

David Houck · « **Reply #7 on:** May 31, 2004, 11:51:41 AM »

Hmm; I was perusing pictures and saw that nobody noticed the question about the electronics. I would imagine that she has Europa electronics; and it looks like she has blackened hardware as well.

basstard · « **Reply #8 on:** June 01, 2004, 02:29:28 AM »

I think it rather has chrome hardware - with the light at the right angle it looks almost black, but some chromy features are still visible.

Anyway, a very beautiful bass! How does it sound compared to mahogany and maple ones?

mica · « **Reply #9 on:** June 01, 2004, 12:26:03 PM »

Yeah, I missed this one! It's got Europa electronics, no neat ricks except for they are arranged in my favorite happy face configuration. The hardware is chrome plated, and I opted for the fancy curved rail concealed hardware bridge.

I guess I better post an updated picture soon. It's aged a bit, and the purple color is more muted now.

David Houck · « **Reply #10 on:** June 01, 2004, 02:05:05 PM »

Please do!

trekster · « **Reply #11 on:** June 01, 2005, 05:20:17 AM »

Yes, please do! Particularly a closeup of the body -- the grain pattern is stunning!

mica · « **Reply #12 on:** June 02, 2005, 06:15:03 PM »

A quick snapshot:

Lighting is not great, but you should be able to see the grain pattern well.

grateful · « **Reply #13 on:** June 03, 2005, 02:12:54 AM »

Beautiful Mica, you could get lost in that grain. It's much less red than the first pic: is that age or lighting?

Mark

David Houck · « **Reply #14 on:** June 03, 2005, 07:45:48 AM »

I agree; beautiful!

Author Topic: Kingwood 4-string Essence (Read 1582 times)

Ernie Jackson (jamsire)

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