Following on the previous,beautiful thread, I received tonight a bass that appears to be its near brother or sister!
 Thanks so much to Danomats - Dane - you are one of the nicest, most thoughtful, interesting people I've met. This bass spent the better part of 35 years sitting under a bed and it shows minimal wear and amazing original luster.
 Upon opening the case (black with 4 latches) I saw a near mint, barely played 75 short scale walnut bass. I've asked Mica to see if the build card still exists.  Lovely - light at 8.4 lbs, GREAT finish with nary a mark and the straightest, smoothest, fastest neck and frets I've ever felt.  Original Alembic 5 page users guide and a silver colored DS5 just like the one I have with my 74 shortie.  I'll setup some more pictures, but here are a few.  I feel very lucky tonight!  Best regards to all, Todd
 
 
(Message edited by toddharris on January 05, 2010)

Very nice!

Thanks Wolf - I see we both play(ed) trumpet.  Best regards, Todd

Yes Todd ,
                      I still do play the Trumpet. There seem to be quite a few Musicians that play the Trumpet that also play Bass , so what's up with that ?  What an AWESOME  find of a Bass you have come across! Congratulations  and Best regards to you as well!
           Wolf .

So, though an Alembic by any other name... I'm thinking of possible monikers - Sleeping beauty and Rip (Rip Van Winkle) come to mind!  Any suggestions are most welcome!

You have all the reasons to feel lucky Todd, that's a great find ! For the name...Highlander....so many years old but no signs of age  
 
PS: played trumpet in my teen age but was too young and silly to appreciate such a great instrument.

Excellent name Enzo - it is number one on my list so far!!!

What about The Time Machine

How about Grendel?

Time Machine is also clever though not as succinct as Highlander.  Grendel?  Brent, I assume this to be a Beowulf reference and if so, would refrain from its use as an appellation - no death and destruction associated with this music maker!  Ah music, sweet language of emotion....

Congratulations Todd,  
A walnut beauty of rare vintage, with delicate mass and a powerful woody voice.
 I'm very jealous...
Mike