http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251980983823?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&fromMakeTrack=true
 
 

That *is* a nice one jazzyvee!  
 
And just a short drive from my family's ancestral home of Huncote, in Leichester... unfortunately, we left there about four centuries ago. =)

that's a beauty!  Could someone elaborate on the difference with the signature electronics?  I was hoping to find a 5-string Essence, Spoiler, Distillate, or other thru-neck 5-string with filter adjustment.  How would this compare?

The signature package is a step up from the models you mentioned. It has Volume, pan, 2 filters and 2 Q switch.  
It's a freaking bargain!

Isn't that like $900!?
That's nuckin' futs!

It's about $2150 USD

Sweet. I'd like to get an Alembic 5 string at some point!

If I wasn't consciously focussing on saving my pennies until the right series I or II shortie comes along this one would be heading my way PDQ.

I think that it has re-appeared here in the club..
 
http://club.alembicguitars.net/Images/394/185839.html?1387910169
 
http://club.alembicguitars.net/Images/395/144321.html?1354053958

Well spotted my friend and it looks like the 2nd time I've posted it and third time I've considered buying it. I still think it's a very tempting bass to acquire especially as the price is much more attractive now. I'd love to try it out but fear it may lead to a battle with my willpower.

> Unfortunately, he declined international shipping. I asked the question > over eBay. So I guess it plays across the pond only :-(