Just doesn't matter what model you get, Alembic basses are the most amazingly beautiful instruments...
(http://club.alembicguitars.net/Images/411/137531.jpg)
Agreed! Congratulations on the recent acquisition Steve, Play it Healthy! Art
This pic was taken with a flash so it is a bit washed out. In person, the top has an absolutely stunning honey tint that just makes it melt into the mahogany body. This picture is close, though...