Hi, Just got a used Alembic Essence 5 string Serial No. 98K11786.
Any info about this amazing instrument would be greatly appreciated. I'm also wondering if the blue LED's are original?
 
Regards
 
Dig

Hi Digby,
 
Here's the details from the instrument file:
 
KLB5 Essence 5-string bass
top: Figured Walnut
accent: Maple pinstripe
body: Mahogany
neck: 5-piece Maple with 4 Walnut pinstripes
scale: 34 long
fingerboard: Ebony
finish: polyester gloss
pickups: MXY56
controls: Essence volume, pan, filter, mono output
originally made for: Bass Centre, London
birthday: September 17, 1998