http://sanfrancisco-ca.showmethead.com/music-instruments/alembic-tomahawk-funk-bass-for-sale_18440057.html  
 
Just came across this. Not sure if this is an older listing, says its over 2 months old.  
 
(Message edited by moongerm on June 05, 2015)

Uhh, THAT one!

Please proceed at once to the nearest exit.  
 
Joey

Just saw this on Facebook:
 
https://www.facebook.com/likefunkbass/photos_stream?ref=page_internal
 
The bridge looks eerily similar to Alembic's, with the exception of the body of the bridge being one piece, but the similarity to the original is definitely there.  Some of the bodies look like what he had Alembic build him.

Bad karma.  I'm with Joey.  Let it go.
 
Bill, tgo

Just thought I'd provide a link for those who might want to check into it.  Not making a judgment either way.

I...can't...look...away...

Automatic Self-Destruct Sequence engaged.  Containment will fail, and destruction is imminent in real-time.
 
Proceed to the nearest Emergency Escape Portal, and exit this thread immediately.
 
There will be no further warnings available.  
 
Joey

LOL!

Awww, good for him! How does he do the no pots thing, I wonder? I remember a lot of people didn't even think these instruments existed.

Still haven't seen a finished instrument. The majority of the Facebook pictures that appear to be completed instruments are Photoshopped. He has even had a booth at a couple of NAMM shows but never brought any instruments. From what I've heard folks that have actually contacted Hal about trying one out get the run around about how great a luthier he is so there is no need to try before you buy.
 
As far as the original Alembic bass goes I'm sure it is up to typical Alembic quality standards and would make a nice bass for someone at the right price.  
 
Keith

No one has ever questioned his Photoshop skills.
I will say no more.
 
Peter

I'm finally starting to understand this thread... I figured it must be one those jokes I simply haven't been around long enough to get.  
 
Joey, you're hilarious. =)

Not a joke.  Just the nadir of the 11 years I've been hanging around here.  
 
Bill, tgo

I can second what Bill said. I actually stopped posting for a long time during that period.