I really like the work these folks do, and there is something about them, and this instrument, that I feel the Alembic user community would appreciate. If I played short scale, this would be mine.  
http://cgi.ebay.com/FRETLESS-BASS-GUITAR-REMINISCENT-of-MELODY-MAKER_W0QQitemZ290243814474QQihZ019QQcategoryZ159949QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I agree, a very nice looking little bass - looks well built for the low price too!
 
Personally one pickup in that position isnt going to do it for me but it would be a great bass for fans of the Gibson ebo
 
John.