I just got this in.

Very nice!

That's happening!  You know, I use to have an Essence   Your is really beautiful.

Hey very nice bass James. I'm glad you finally found something you like.  
stoney

Thanks,
 
I'd rather have more Alembic but this will do for now.  I'm going to add a Q-switch and find me a fitted case.
 
JB

I have two Essence basses and I think that is all the Alembic anyone needs. I would love to have a higher end model but the Essence basses are better than anything else out there. After hearing about your experience with the Q-switch I think I am going to add it to mine too. Thanks for the inspiration. I hope to have pictures of mine up soon.

I've been meaning to tell you I really love your little bocate Essense. My Europa is also bocate. I really love the wood, it's one of my favorites.

I really like this one too. One of the nicer examples of bocate I've seen.