Well, I do have a picture, it's just got some motion blur. Here it is anyway:

Sorry for the icky blur!

Thank you very much for the picture Mica !
 
And yes please lets coordinate for a pickup as I am available anytime for the trip.
 
Dan

Getting the electronics installed:

 
Soon it will be!

I just love the Zebra stripes ! Can't wait to get my hands on this baby.
 
Thanks Mica and Merry Christmas to Everyone !
 
Dan

And to you too Dan!
 
It's looking better and better!

This is quite the Essence.  What are the electronics?

This Bass will be wonderful.  I am also curious as to the electronics .I love my Essence.    
Congratulations!

Volume, pan, bass, treble, filter, Q, LED on/off

Also known as East Meets West electronics.

I can see the the usefulness , very interesting.
 Thanks .

Here are the full spec's
 
Essence 4
Short Scale Bass  
Zebrawood top  
Mahogany core  
Maple pin,
PurpleHeart lams  
Fretted Ebony fingerboard  
Amber side LED's  
1.5nut  
2.25 24th fret  
Mother of Pearl ovals  
Gold tuners  
PurpleHeart neck lams  
East/West electronics  
Fat Boy p/u in bridge
 
Dan

Nice specs!

Well it didn't make it home for Christmas but it made it for New Years !
 
Thanks Mica and the whole Alembic Family !
 

 
Dan

And Happy New Years to Everyone !
 

That is a lovely bass. Congratulations!