Check out those crazy neck lams!
 
http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-VINTAGE-DOBRO-ELECTRIC-GUITAR-E3W-ALEMBIC-RARE_W0QQitemZ190219489480QQihZ009QQcategoryZ2384QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I've been watching this one. So far I've found no information anywhere about a Dobro E3 electric.  Those don't look like neck lams to me, rather they look like decals or paint - purely cosmetic - though I agree it looks cool.  The price, however, is quickly heading north of reasonable absent any further info on this guitar.
 
Bill, tgo

I was expecting to see lbesq as the high bidder on this one!

looks like a hyak.

The winning bid was $1,160.00.  
 
I wonder where it was actuall built?  
 
I hope I can get that much for my Electrum!
 
-- Eugene

Eugene:
 
I'd give you that much for an Electrum in a heartbeat.  I've seen Electrums go on ebay for almost double that.
 
Bill, tgo

Here's one that shows the lams.
  ...I can see why they were produced in low numbers.
dobro electric

Why is it chopped up?!?

...a factory second it seems.

I know its not an Alembic; nice walnut,wouldn't mind a master volume...e. Carl bass

That E Carl bass is magnificent!!

I did a bit of searching and E. Carl has no website and endorses only one person, 8 year old prodigy Tallan T-Man Latz.
So, I wonder if it is a Warmoth or other kit bass? Of course, that is just conjecture.
But Warmoth does make some gorgeous tops for their guitars.

I checked his other auctions and it seems he and maybe a friend are producing some handmade basses and guitars...there's an interesting fretless here...if ya put a bird tailpiece on her the lines would really work.