I just ran across this ad:
 
http://www.chandlerguitars.co.uk/bassespreowned.php?brand_name=Alembic
 
I dont know if its still for sale. It looks like a nice bass and could be interesting for someone on this forum.

Just called the shop with a load of questions. So should find answers. I think they are asking too much due to age. But it may be a possibility if the price is right. Apparently belongs to an artiste wanting to sell it off to get a protools setup.

I really like the look of that Tulipwood?.Ebony knobs is also a nice touch, though they might not be original.