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. 

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

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.