Not sure exactly what it is...

[rv_bass]

Not sure what this is, but thought I’d post it...




https://www.guitarcenter.com/Used/ALEMBIC/Vintage-1988-Phil-Jones-5-String-Neck-Thru-Electric-Bass-Guitar-116798053.gc

[gtrguy]

I saw this early today and emailed them to wait and contact Alembic to find out what it is.
Looks a lot like a Ferbic.

[edwardofhuncote]

I'm so sure it'll be gone shortly I did a screenshot. What in the world izzat?! I think I see Alembic parts...


(easy Jimmy J. ... not your long-lost buddy. Whew!    )

[lbpesq]

My guess is a Shopnight bass.

Bill, tgo

[hammer]

I noticed it’s referred to as a Phil Jones Bass. Did Phil Jones also at one time work for Alembic. Though I thought he was from the U.K. I wouldn’t be surprised given the other luminaries in guitar and bass design who worked there.

[keith_h]

I wonder if it had the head break and the owner had it repaired locally. The strange tuning key layout could be explained by the local guy "improving" it.

[rv_bass]

My guess...something like a modified Fernandes

[xlrogue6]

Whatever it is, it's overpriced.

[BeenDown139]

Whatever it is, it's overpriced.

a man after my own heart.  words to live by.

[bigredbass]

Phil's an independent designer / builder who was at Gibson when I was there in the early 90's, and I'd guess this is one more one-off those kinds of guys build.