I waited 20 years to get one, and it was worth the wait! Body is flamed walnut, 1/4 maple separator laminate, and a mahogany back.  
 

What a beautiful book matched top! That is so cool how the figured wood changes to a lighter shade starting near the bridge and continues in a V pattern towards the neck. I dont think I'll ever see another one like that again. Totally incredible Dan.

Thought I'd update this post with a new pic!
 

This is a really nice bass!

hi dan
 
that's a very beautiful flamed walnut top, and the thick maple accent sets it off very nicely from the mahogany.  it's never late for congratulations, so, congratulations!  obviously it was worth the wait
 
what are the controls?
 
 
marc

Marc, I've got an '81 Distillate. The controls are what is now called Europa controls: 4-way pickup selector (standby, bridge, both, neck); volume; filter; q switch; bass cut/normal/boost; and treble cut/normal/boost.  
 
Mike
 
(Message edited by dadabass2001 on February 18, 2005)

thanks mike!

Hi Dan, Nice to hear that you are Distillate lover too.
 
Pics of your band is cool! The sound should be fun!
 
Three of my Alembics can be seen also in Showcase.
810190 My first Alembic,  89SC5460 8string,  86S3993 6string
 
Toshiaki