Just the pickup alone is worth this price, right?

[ilan]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/142443138474

Nice 80's Matsumoku-made Vantage medium scale with Alembic P pickup. $299 and 20 hours to go.

[Alanko]

You could surely double your money there? Find an old cream Dimarzio Model P, stick it in there with a passive Vol/Tone scheme and you've returned the bass to stock. People love those 'Uncle Mat' basses. The Alembic stuff must be pretty desirable as well. Is the preamp Alembic as well?

[gearHed289]

Yes, Alembic electronics. An Alembic P pup with volume and filter controls lists for $825.  You can get them a lot cheaper on eBay, but this is a good deal for the right person.

[slinkp]

Holy cow.  I still have the Alembic set I got for $150 back in the 80s :-o