By the way, that is a bad assed bass that you have! And I agree, I bought my Alembic to play, and if weather permits and it doesnt affect the fingerboard I'm gonna spank dat bitch!It's just a tool!I'm sure Alembic didn't make these babies to just be hung up and looked at like some rembrant. Pluck em' my bass brothers! Keep it low! Peace!
Chalie

Having touched this instrument in Chicago, I have to say that the pictures do not do it justice.  It is fantastically beautiful.
 
John