Pray tell... any confirmation on that beautiful wood?
Gregory suggested burly myrtle, I just call it fabulous!  :-D

Here is a '77 medium-scale Standard Point with a myrtle top-

http://club.alembicguitars.net/index.php?topic=8435.0

I'm pretty sure one of the Series basses 'The Boogieman' had on ebay was a myrtle top too. Seems like it was a '77-'78.

Thanks Gregory.
That sure is some magic wood.

is this bass for sale what state are you in