You're close, Dave. My gesture meant: see this shining, lucky hand allowed to play an Alembic ;-)
The top wood is called feather flame walnut, btw. If you light it a little brighter it has a 3-dimensional effect. I love it.
BTW: I guess I am the only bass player in my region playing hard rock on an Alembic. You wouldn't believe how much growl the Alembic adds. The kids are just wondering how I get that sound.