Very pretty, but very pricey Koa Persuader
 
 

This bass has been recently sold/traded a couple of times on Talkbass. It has travelled to France & back, so I guess that's why it has risen from its 1200 sale price in March. Well aged and well travelled :-)
 
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=250601&highlight=alembic

I know, it used to be mine:
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=233614
 
PS  It just sold for $1699 plus shipping