I'm still pinching myself. This is in fantastic condition, and frankly the price would have been good for an Epic.
While I tend to favor natural looking finished,I couldn't pass this one up.
Would be interested in knowing what sort of wood and hardware this has.
Not sure I can answer your question, but that's a great looking Essence! Congrats!
Looks like a maple top. Congratulations!
Thank you both.
I was thinking it was maple, but none of the maple trees I've had in my yard have been blue, so I wasn't sure. ;)
You are probably aware that Alembic puts a clear finish before the color is applied over it. Makes it easy to change color or go natural in the future, the stain color doesn't penetrate the wood.
Quote from: StephenR on June 18, 2025, 07:39:04 PM
You are probably aware that Alembic puts a clear finish before the color is applied over it. Makes it easy to change color or go natural in the future, the stain color doesn't penetrate the wood.
I remember reading that now that you mention it - thanks for the reminder.
Funny thing is, I had my eyes on a blue Spector a few years back, but got impatient and ended up with a different one - a limited edition spalted maple with a charcoal finish that they only made 10 of.
I think I'll leave this as is from a color perspective. Sort of like having a Ferrari that isn't red!
I can confirm the clear coat under the colour coat. I have an Elan which was see through purple and about 3 years back I had it stripped back to plain wood and re-finished in clearcoat. Had to let the maple quilt come throught. As for colour and resale value, the first time I saw my bass up for sale the purple colour put me off and I didn't buy it. The second time I didn't let the colour put me off and bought it.
Def a Maple top and the color you have is Caribbean Blue. I've never been there, but the water looks this color in the pictures I've seen :)
I can highly recommend St Kitts & Nevis if you are looking for a relaxing time.😂😇
Ask Joey about Green basses. Then run. ;D
I think the Caribbean Blue is nice. I probably wouldn't pick it over a nice 'burst, but wouldn't shun it either. I really liked the 'Oceanburst' finish.
* http://www3.alembicguitars.net/img/DET_L_oceanburstL.jpg (http://www3.alembicguitars.net/img/DET_L_oceanburstL.jpg)
Quote from: mica on June 18, 2025, 11:39:29 PM
Def a Maple top and the color you have is Caribbean Blue. I've never been there, but the water looks this color in the pictures I've seen :)
Sort of like how the writers of Country Roads had never been to WV!
They certainly got it right though - we cross the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah River multiple times per week and it's gorgeous.
Green basses? Green basses?
I prefer Alembics in color. TYVM.