I noticed a Sandberg bass on Ebay and their use of the alembic name in the blurb obviously to entice a seller. So I decided for a bit of fun let's see what methods sellers use to connect Alembic with their product in order to help the sale.  
 
Here we go.
No1: Sandburg Bass: in excellent condition with very light use with Alembic Polish to keep it clean.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160291783679&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1123

Oh nice, a microns-thick Alembic coating!  And it may generate some Alembic polish sales too...

That's funny stuff.

Conversly, there was a Stars Bass listed here a month or so ago. Stars bought the Alembic store years ago. I ended up buying that bass... and its a great one.
 
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What..no gibson pick or fender strings?
 
I would love an Alembic that appeared from the front to be a Jazz bass...even without Sandberg polish.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270319019846&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1123
 

 
Don't rush all at once for that Christmas bargain. hahahaha
 
Jazzyvee