I can't see the headstock that well, but Tiran's bass in the picture should be his custom Kenneth Lawrence. Many years ago, I saw that bass at a shop (in Saratoga, CA long since closed) when it was being serviced.
If you're interested in other examples of Louis Johnson on an Alembic, check out "Keep Your Eye On The Sparrow", "Dance With Me" and "Jolanta" from Earl Klugh's "Finger Paintings" album.
I thought I'd a some more players to the list:
- John Paul Jones: He had a beautiful 4-string Series bass that you can see him playing in videos from the 1979 Knebworth show.
- Andy West (Dixie Dregs): Check out the "Freefall" album and Montreux Jazz Festival performance.
- Greg Lake (Emerson, Lake & Palmer): You can hear his 8-string Scorpion on "Fanfare For The Common Man". He played a 4-string Series I and a Series I guitar as well, which I think you can see in videos on line (try the Montreal concert shows). My love of all things Scorpion came from seeing him on TV hen I was a kid.
- Wyzard (Wizzard) of Mother's Finest: Check him out on "Mother Factor" and "Mother's Finest Live"
- Nathaniel Phillips (Pleasure) - One of my favorites, check out the "Get To The Feeling" album, especially the tune "No Matter What"
