Just signed up.  Acquired my Alembic Essence a few months ago and love it.  I previously played Fender Jazz basses although my first one I had upgraded to Alembic activators in the 80s.  I always have questions and I am active on Talk Bass.  Thanks!!

Welcome!  Would love to see pictures of both the  
Essence and the Alemicized Fender.
 
VMG

Seen you on TalkBass chefken. Welcome to AC! Put us some pictures up in the Showcase

Welcome to the forum Ken.

Welcome! I used to play a 74 Blonde Jazz Bass with Activators in it too!

Dear Folks,
          Good evening.  Hey yall, I am new to the listserve and worship Alembic guitars and basses.  I have not owned any guitars yet ;(  But I have been blowing on a few Essences over the years, a 94 and a five string fretless from 91.  Greetings! a

What a coincidence.
I also have (had) a Jazz Bass with activators and also an Essence and a Series 1 Fretless.
As others have said pictures are the best.
I replaced the original pickups back in the Jazz Bass to bring it back to standard configuration.
The thing is I never play it! The Essence is my go-to bass now. I am just trying to get my ducks in a row as the Essence is a 5 string. Man that 1 extra string does throw out my left hand technique.
 
Welcome to the club!

Forgot to post the picture. How can I ask someone to do something that I wont do?
 

 
Slawie