Oops, I did it again. Darn, just can?t help myself. After picking up my Custom from Bass Northwest, I got bit by the Alembic bug again. I had an inkling for a Brown Bass, but after perusing Alembic dealers, I found this sweet Signature with a ton of upgrades at Will Gunn Guitars. Please see images that Mica took before leaving the mother ship (please click on links). Will is the sorta? guy that really wants to make sure that you are satisfied, and that your purchasing experience is the best. Can?t go wrong with that. Really, I am so pleased with the instrument and my experience with Will; I would heartily recommend him to anyone who is shopping for a new Alembic. I plan on doing a custom in my near future, and will go to Will for this as well. The flock had a party when she arrived, which I have included a pic of the group during the festivities.
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Wow!  Great bass!  The top is really nice!

Absolutely amazing top on that bass- I admired it on Will's site several times.
 
I agree about Will- I have an order in right now and he was incredibly helpful during the planning process- he was incredibly patient and had a wealth of knowledge. He seems to be a perfect match for Alembic!

You really have a great collection.

Thanks for the compliments guys. I wished I had sized the picture a little better. As for the top on the new Signature, it really looks like rock- or maybe a piece of marble that you would use as a counter top. Truly amazing. I was not much into burl, until I saw this.

What a beautiful bass - congratulations!
 
And I really like the black hardware - very unusual!
 
K.

What's that on the back row second from the left?

Thanks Karl... the black hardware really works well with the top. I believe the finish is a nickle plate as opposed to a chrome plate, which to me has a much nicer luster.
 
Hi Will, sorry for my poor image, but the bass you ask about is an early Gibson Tobias 5 with zebra wood top. It also has one of the most spectacular flamed maple necks I have ever seen. I do like this one, as these days I mostly prefer 34 5's, and this one plays quite nicely.
 
Here's the pic again, re-sized a little larger:

I missed this the first time around - both those Alembics are amazing! (And the others are not too shabby!) I hear ya about getting bitten by the Alembic bug - I just bought my third, also a Signature...

That is one hell of a burl top. And I love the black hardware on it.

Wonderful collection

From the estate of Tim Bucher - jedisan ,  The signature bass is for sale. Alembic Signature 4, s/n 07SJ13768. Interested parties please contact tim@tb.mirapool.net.  Additional Images available on request  
 
Regards
A. Bucher

Thank you Anthony.
 
For those of you looking for it, here is the thread that was posted when we learned of Tim's passing.

that black hardware is really elegant

+1 on the black hardware comment. It looks great.