Thanks so much for sharing Jason. Wow, that's really something... I've got a guess, but I will wait until she-who-runneth-the-show has time to shed some light on the subject.   

Quote from: rv_bass on June 08, 2020, 12:39:03 PM
Maybe it means 74- "Quad" 8...   74- 0000 8   

...so then, 74-48?

Never mind, a search of the site suggests that 74-48 is a guitar.

At some point I will post all the information I have come up with....which is a ton.....  I wonder if I should put it on this thread, or start a new one?  Opinions?

The opal eyes are deep.

Since it isn't technically "Phil Lesh's Custom Omega Cut Alembic" anymore, you could just start a new Showcase Thread for #74-00008 "Mission Control/Osage Orange/Osiris" or however you decided to title, and link back to this thread just for the continuum.

You probably won't get much argument from any of us whatever you decide!

A shot of the back is a must...... 

Is that an inlay on the back of the peghead?  Love to see a close-up.  Are the black dots along the edges of each wing inlays?  Inquiring minds want to know!

Bill, tgo

Have you had any contact with Phil since acquiring the bass?

Quote from: lbpesq on June 09, 2020, 01:09:09 AM
Is that an inlay on the back of the peghead?  Love to see a close-up.  Are the black dots along the edges of each wing inlays?  Inquiring minds want to know!

Bill, tgo

On the previous page of the thread there is a close up of the back of the peghead and the inlay.

Cool thing about inlays positioned on the headstock reverse... usually only seen by the player. They tend to be more personal in nature.

Osiris is the Egyptian god of the Underworld and "Judge of the Dead".  [shiver]   

*I notice Bill, the herringbone pattern around the outside perimeter of "Mission Control" is the same pattern as seen around the cutout on your #72-10 guitar! Also on #72-001, the Jack Casady bass.

Quote from: StephenR on June 09, 2020, 09:20:09 AM

Quote from: lbpesq on June 09, 2020, 01:09:09 AM
Is that an inlay on the back of the peghead?  Love to see a close-up.  Are the black dots along the edges of each wing inlays?  Inquiring minds want to know!

Bill, tgo

On the previous page of the thread there is a close up of the back of the peghead and the inlay.

Thanks, Stephen.  Don't know how I missed the whole page!   The Alembic logo on the front of the peghead is amazing!

Gregory, any idea why Osiris has a fish on his head?   

hehehehe

Bill, tgo

Quote from: Mission Control on June 08, 2020, 03:39:32 PM
At some point I will post all the information I have come up with....which is a ton.....  I wonder if I should put it on this thread, or start a new one?  Opinions?

My suggestion is to start fresh with a new thread - you can always put a link to the new thread here in this one, so if someone finds this one they can easily find the new one.

And thank you for sharing all of this info and imagery!

Quote from: lbpesq on June 09, 2020, 01:09:09 AM
Is that an inlay on the back of the peghead?  Love to see a close-up.  Are the black dots along the edges of each wing inlays?  Inquiring minds want to know!

Bill, tgo

The black dots are screws that hold on the back plates.

The whole back comes off as panels?  Sure looks like an impressive design and execution.  Of course, nothing less would be expected from Alembic!

Bill, tgo