Gordon,
Congrats on a fine looking bass! I know it sounds as good as it looks! It looks a lot like my Europa 6 string! Maple tops make the bass really bright sounding. Enjoy it!
Kris

Superb looking bass Gordon. Could almost be a twin of mine here
 
Graeme

Thanks, guys.  Yeah, I really love it.  Every once in a while you acquire a piece of gear that makes a marked and immediate improvement in all aspects of your playing.  The Epic did that for me. My old Ibanez ATK (hiding behind the Yammy in the first picture) was a decent bass, but the Epic was a huge step up for me.  I found the ATK a good home; it would have been unfair to hold onto it and never play it again.  ;^)

Good point Gordon.
The Alembic bass WILL make you a better player all around. You'll be S.T.R..e.t.c..h.e.d beyond what you've accomplished in the past. I find myself so much more eager to play in new and exciting ways that I play more often, and think about playing it when I'm not. You'll see!