What the heck is this bass?

[Chik'n Wing]

I bought this from a pawn shop and didn't know anything about except that it was worth a lot more than I paid for it. It is similar to the ARIA PRO 2 rsb custom 5 but it has pickups marked Alembic and the bridge is different. The headstock says GG Nelson so I am guessing this is a custom unit. Any info would be so helpful. Thanks.

Chik'N Wing

 

[Johnny Crab]

Prototype that escaped?
Nice find.

 

[baceface]

How much did you get that for? I wouldn't mind playing the snot outa that guy... looks cool

 

[brianrost]

Alembic has sold their pickups for decades. Looks like a custom build that's been well played.

 

[M.R. Ogle]

Wow. Looks like a "Player!"

 

[Mktrat]

two words: string cutter.


Nice score. How's it sound?

 

[bholder]

I'd hit it!

 

[Chik'n Wing]

i put a fresh battery and rotosounds on it and frankly was not impressed.