http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/alembic-5-string-orion-bass-/291025267281?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item43c2752a51#ht_197wt_1319

Damn I would have bought that as I have been looking for a cheaper bass to keep round at my other half's place and in the end bought a bass for that purpose on Sunday.
Timing is everything.
I was tempted to get this one
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Alembic-Orion-5-String-Bass-Guitar-Pre-Owned-/151170716209?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item23327a1231
 because it had signature guts in and has recently been reduced by ?500 but was given wise advice by Will Gunn and Rusty so I resisted.
However if it comes down any more significantly I may find it hard to resist it.  
Jazzyvee

I would have bought the one in the UK for that price! someone scored!