Thanks Hal, Greg and Paul,
Yep, figure that I should play a bass like this while I am still young and fit enough to get away with the 12 extra pounds (of bass). It looks so great in the photos, can't wait to hear and play it.
Chris, I'm sure there is some great kama coming your way for choosing to share this bass with me as the next owner. I'm quite sure that I will also play it until my back finally gives in and I am forced to go lighter.
Been without my beloved 78 coco series one for about a month now (Alembic repairing the PF-6 card) and I now know that having only one Alembic is not ideal when you are as addicted as I am. I'm selling my PRS bass (serial number 50) and my MV Pedulla - won't need these as backup anymore. Can't say that I will miss them, eventually perhaps all my instruments will be Series 1 or 2 Alembics...