Mica, Thanks for the updated pictures and I did get my dimmers hooked up on the Stanley..LOOKS GREAT!! The bass looks fantastic but I have a question..Are the side dots silver they look white and they don't look centered between the frets.Is that where you are putting the side dots now?

The side dots on fretless basses are placed near to where you place your finger, adjacent to the sideline. The dots are sterling silver on your bass. Glad the dimmer worked out ok on your Stanley bass.  
 
Dave started this thread indicating you had a question about the strings. Was that ever resolved?

Thanks for clarifing the dots couldn't quite tell in the picture. Don't worry about the stings I will put chromes on it when it gets here. Can't wait to see it at the end of the month.

What gauges are you planning on using?

Medium Light .050 to .100 chrome D'Addario

Mica, any chance of getting a full picture of my completed bass before it ships??...Hopefully soon!!

Getting the nut slotted:

WOW

And now, complete:

We will ship on Monday or Tuesday, so it will be at Bass Central by Friday the 7th.

That's a really nice and unique Essence!  And I bet it sounds wonderful!  Congrats!

THANKS FOR THE UPDATE MICA!!!

Thanks for the nice comments Dave, I can't wait to play it.

Hey There everyone in Alembic land...just wanted you to know John picked up his new bass today and guess what?? WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER!!
Thanks for all your help
Kathi

Hi, Just got the bass today and it is beautiful and plays great..but I need to know how to maintain the oil finish?

John,
 
I'll let Mica give a more definitive answer, but when I asked the same question, the answer was:
 
You don't.
 
They use a polymerized oil finish, and it does not require maintenance.
 
Bradley