I like the subtlety of the 0/3/6 dB switch. The original 8 dB boost is very prominent, it adds a strong accent on top of each note that is too strong for my ears.
 
The 6 dB boost adds a somewhat weaker accent, but still an accent. The 3 dB boost adds a nice sparkle when the filter is fully open, and else just a gentle 'bump'.
 
I think I could live with just a 0/3 dB switch.

My custom is going to have a 3 position Q at 0/3/6. The upgrade is $150 retail. Like others have said, 8db is a big amount and to me the Alembics already sound so good flat, that I only do subtle EQing so smaller changes was the way to go for me.

It would be my guess that the effect from the amount of db boost of the Q switch probably varies with how you have your rig set up (and probably with other factors such as the wood combinations in your bass) (and of course with personal taste).  For instance, I can remember that before I got my first S1, the 8db boost on my Spoiler seemed like a lot.  However, now on my two main basses, the bridge Q switch stays on 9db; I never back them off.  I imagine it has a lot to do with how my SF-2 is set up; but I'm sure part of it is personal taste as well.

Mica, could you make my bass in time with additional bass and treble knobs and 3 way Q toggles?? It's important to make a decision.

Not sure what kind of backplates you're getting, but maybe they could spray finish over it?

I don't know about that. Mica will be able to answer that question.

The brass we purchase for plates already has a coating on it. I think Shim's idea for a transparent film protection is best.

Yes, we will be able to accomplish both requests with the time available. Tony can make these modifications without having to book time on my dad's workbench.  
 
I will make a control layout for you to review in about a week.

This is the first stage of the neck construction for your bass:
 

Wow~ I have waited for a long time to see the process of building my bass. Thanx Mica~

And, Mica~ You promised the top wood like RagingBass. So, I want to see the top wood before the process of body construction. Can you show me the top wood??

Shim, your neck is beautiful. Congratulations on a well chosen construction. May you find the patience necessary to watch as your lovely is built by the artisans of Alembic, and may you have many more days to please yourself by playing it!
 
:-)
 
Jim

We do have on the order that you want the top like Raging Bass. Bob looked through the lumber and found two very good choices for your bass.   First, the top:

 There is a faint pencil line where you can see the position for the cut. Where the upper horn is, there is even a slight amount of flame figure. It's a beautiful piece.  And then the back:

 This is getting milled (cut) today.

Bob finished cutting the back piece, and it was thick enough to get both the top and back from the same cut. PLUS, the top (left side) turned out very interesting:

  Also the peghead veneers from the same cut:

  We'll put the top wood from my post number 4026 back in inventory. I think these new cuts show some of the characteristics from Raging Bass, but are also beautiful and unique. Hope you feel the same way, we need to get this body glued up tomorrow to stay on schedule.

Wow~~~ It's so beautiful~~~
I like your choice for my bass, your post number 4026. But, it can be more good, if the grain of the top wood could be more distinct.
Anyway....
Thanx Mica, and your coworker. Please tell Bob, I am really happy to see my gorgeous top wood.  
 
Thanx, Thanx, Thanx...