Actually the # of frets has nothing to do with scale. One can have either 22 or 24 frets on a guitar of the same scale.  For example, PRS made both the CE22 and the CE24 in the same scale length.  And I believe all Alembic guitars are 24 fret, regardless of the scale length.  I know my '76 MSG has 24 frets.
 
Bill, tgo

Bill - you're forgetting the previous FC, Grape Jam.

A custom mod.  Didn't change the scale length. Of course there have been many Alembic basses without 24 frets ... I believe they call them fretless!  lol
 
Bill, tgo
 
Hey Alembic nerds: did you notice this guitar doesn't have the small 24th fret oval inlay? That's because there's only 22 frets - gotcha! Artie wanted us to place the neck pickup right where the truss rod cover would normally be on our 24 fret guitars. The result is a deeper bass tone from the neck pickup, as it's closer to the middle of the string.

Oh wow, I wasnt aware of that. So what would be the advantage/ disadvantage of various scale lengths, assuming they are all 24 fret guitars?

Longer scale lengths give you tighter strings and better harmonics.  Shorter scales give you easier reaches and string bends.  Tone-wise, I think the longer scales are a little more pure.
 
Personally, I prefer 24.75 to 25 for guitar, but I like the reach.
 
-bob

I have a couple of 27 scale lengthers and the tone is there. The waist of the guitar just has to be positioned such that it isn't at the opposite end of the universe (like on a firebird). Tone is definitely richer.

Well if anybody wants to try out a Long Scale, feel free to make an offer. I could even go a few hundred lower than I originally wanted, but I still would like to get a good price for it.

Sam, as a point of reference, a Les Paul has a 24.75 inch scale length, while a Strat has a 25.5 inch scale length.  So for some your guitar may be long scale, others might say it is a standard scale.  It all depends upon your preference.  I used to own a Alembic baritone, and I can attest that it felt and sounded markedly different than a standard scale guitar.  This was in part due to heavier strings though . . .

Still for sale. Lowered to 3450!!

dropped to 3200!! Please somebody take this off my hands! Its just sitting in its case waiting to be used!

email sent

Guitar is about to make its way to its new home in Texas!!
Todd, it should be shipped tomorrow!

Congrats, Todd.  You bought yourself a beautiful guitar.  The early Alembics really have a special mojo.  I think you're going to like this one.  Good to see it staying in the family.
 
Bill, tgo

Can't wait 'til Friday! I've been wanting a Series instrument for a while.
 
Is there a page on how to use the electronics? I remember seeing a diagram of the Tribute controls and it really helped.
 
Todd.

Congrats Todd!!!
 
There is a basic description of the controls here.