thanks for the pic mica. it looks beautiful :-)

The wood looks awesome. This is gonna be killer!

Very sweet!

Hi Mica
 
If it's possible, I would like a high C (instead of a low B) as the fifth string.
 
Best regards
Ivan

We can do this for you. Do you think you will ever want to play with a low B in the future?

Hi Mica
 
I don't think so. Why? Can you do something differently?
 
Best regards
Ivan

You would need to order a spare bridge and string nut slotted for the B-G tuning if you thought you might go that way.  
 
If we slot it for E-C tuning, you can always have the slots enlarged by a local guitar repairman for the B-G tuning, but you couldn't go back to the E-C tuning.

Hi Mica
 
Ok. Thanks for the clarification. But would it be possible to order the string nut and the bridge at a later time if ever needed?
 
Best regards
Ivan

Not ones that are fitted to the bass. You could order the bridge (or just the saddles) later and shave them slotted by pretty much any repairperson. The nut blank is a bit more tricky, though a good repair person can do it. The nut blank is oversized, and needs to be fit to not only the width of the peghead, but the shape too.

Awesome figuring!!!  In fact... it looks VERY similar to the figuring for the BACK of my 6-String in progress -except that it's not BTCered!  Really, it looks extremely similar... did this Coco Bolo come from the same board... are our basses relatives?
 

Yes, very similar, but here is the picture of the board that the veneer of my bass was made of.
 
But it would have been really cool to have a bass relative :-)
 

Hi Mica
 
Ok, so if I want it done right I would need to order it now. How much would the spare bridge and string nut cost?
 
Best regards
Ivan

Hi Mica
 
If I see it right, there is a small metal plate between the neck pickup and the neck. Is it possible to engrave something on it?
 
Best regards
Ivan

That small metal plate covers the area where the truss rod is adjusted. Like most things on an alembic this can be modified, made or engraved to your requirements.
 
I guess if it was on a bass you already owned you could remove it and take it to a high street jeweller to have it engraved.
Jazzyvee

We can make arrangements to do engraving on the truss rod cover. It is made from solid brass, so any skilled engraver can do the work.  
 
For words in simple fonts like block letter or regular script, we take it to a local high quality engraver.  
 
For decorative designs, it is done in-house.