I got this about a year ago, to complement my 4 string Series I. [http://club.alembicguitars.net/index.php?topic=8431">http://club.alembicguitars.net/Images/411/53445.html?1215399308]  

  Great balance, both sonically and physically.  

  Strange phenomenon, though. Now my 4 string, long scale Series I seems like quite a reasonable bass to get around on. It always used to seem, well, big.  

  Reminds of when I switched from my Suzuki 550 to riding a Harley-Davidson Road Glide - That  Suzuki always seemed so, well, big. Until the HD touring class came along (but that's a topic for another forum, I guess.)  

Tom-
Your motorcycle comment is right on target around here.  Mention motorcycles and beer in the same sentence and you'll be amazed at the response
 
Nice quilt on that essence!

Don't forget the Pizza!
 
Great bass! and welcome here :-)

Welcome to the club Tom.
 
Very nice axe, I bet that long upper horn balances it out real well.  
 
I like your S-1 and choice of MC.  
 
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(Message edited by olieoliver on July 07, 2008)

Nice top on a nice bass!  Fretboard looks pretty cool too!

Nice Bass, Tom. I own a Rogue but my dream is to get one Essence 6 string. I think Essence is the finest Alembic's body shape, tiny and accurate. Does it balances well, Tom?