The handyman's secret weapon: Duct tape! An STP sticker. Drill even more holes and call it weight-reduction.
(Sorry, I couldn't help myself. My Alembic is well-used and looks it. I guess I'm jealous of instruments in pristine condition.)

Hm, don't look at the back while you play? It's a bummer about the holes. A good luthier can drill those out and plug them. They can also probably repair the finish, although from the picture, it doesn't look too bad.My '78 Series I was a hell of a lot worse.
 
Whatever you do, don't use duct tape! You'll never get rid of the sticky goo! Gaff tape will work, but really, an STP sticker OTOH.... Ben, can't you hook him up with a nice Harley sticker?

I can get a Harley sticker, but my favorite is the one I have on my headless Stinkberger Spirit (covered with stickers and signatures) that says It's a sick world, and I'm a happy guy.
Now returning this thread to it's proper topic....

Thanks for all the input.  I guess I'll study on it a while.  By the way, I read somewhere on this site about best Craigslist finds.  I bought this bass on Craigslist for $300.00...

That's quite a bargain!

Perhaps a Ferengi deal !  
You must have studied the Rules of Acquisition
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rules_of_Acquisition  
 
Congratulations on a swell Bass.