White Cloud

Agree that neck laminates are irrelevant when identifying Alembic basses - the difference between series 1 & 2, as has been previously stated, being the electrics! I dont know if you have had hands on with the bass or not but things to be aware of when buying used Alembics are they are notoriously very heavyweight...certainly not for those with back problems. Also I would really want to have a look at the neck & truss rod, I am a member of the Alembic club and I would say it is folly to buy unseen. Do not assume that multi laminates make for a rock solid Alembic neck...the company has historically experienced several periods of time where customers reported real neck stability problems...including recently. I know a guy who owned a hugely expensive Alembic series bass and the only way he could combat the serious neck back bow after maxing out the truss rods was by fitting the heaviest guages of strings on the market to make it playable. Also be aware...even Alembic say their basses are like Ferrari's - they can be high maintenance. Good luck all the same - nothing sounds like an Alembic.