When that Leslie gets a-turnin', nothing to do but go for it.

I wished we had a B-3, I love the sound and nothing else can mimmick it.

I think I'd be happier if there were no pedals.  
 
It's an arms race-- I need more amplification.

congrats, olie. that is the most beautiful 5 i've seen in a long time. sorry about your mavs. i rooted for them despite the rest of town. in fact, i lost money on them w/a friend on a bet. i took the mavs and he took the heat, and the worst part is we cut the bet after the first two games. man, did i eat humble pie! but your bass is absolutely gorgeous and i can only imagine the sound. good things come to those who wait.

Thanks Patrick, it looks even better in person.  
I got to play the Bass all wwekend and it does sound great. I restrung and lowered the action and it plays like a dream.  
JIm: your concerns about wieght were right on. This is one heavy bass but I don't play those 5 hour nights anymore so it's not really a factor.
I'll do some recording with it this week and try to get some samples on my web site. I'll post some links here if I get it done

Congratulations on your Series II/5 and your faith.
 
J o e y

Thanks J o e y.
This Series II has the stereo 1/4 plug on it. I can plug a pair headphones stright into the bass and it really sounds great. Plenty of volume and an unadulterated sound of the Bass.  
Has anyone else here tried this? Other than draining the batteries I don't think this can harm anything if I am wtong please let me know.

I've plugged stereo headphones into my Series I guitar with no problem.
 
Bill, tgo

Well Olie it isn't a series 2 but I just bought another Essence. Hope you are enjoying your new axe. I admit I still have a little bit of buyers remorse for not picking up the series 2 but I know that the Essence fits me like a glove. Here is the link to my new baby.
Jim
http://club.alembicguitars.net/Images/411/29382.html?1151534769