We built this Signature Standard bass with so many custom features, it's anything but standard issue. Front and center is the gorgeous 5A Quilted Maple top. It's a light buttery golden color, and there's lots of motion on that ocean of wood. On the flip side, the Mahogany back is outfitted with continuous wood backplates for a clean look and a little less heft than the brass ones. That second backplate houses the batteries for the side LEDs, in classic red. These are operated by a mini toggle switch, and are on a completely separate circuit from the bass' electronics. Neck through construction gives oodles of sustain, with a nice built-in EQ "smile" tone. Purpleheart neck laminates add just a touch of brilliance to the tone. Fast satin-finished neck is an absolute joy to play. At just under ten pounds, you might even forget you're playing an Alembic, that is, if your ears weren't telling you otherwise. 5A Quilted Maple top, Purpleheart accent laminate, Maple pinstripe, Mahogany body 5-piece Maple and Purpleheart neck Balance K body shape with tummy and elbow contours Omega cutout High gloss polyester finish, satin neck feel 34" long scale, Ebony fingerboard, mother of pearl oval inlays Side LEDs in red Continuous wood backplates Pickups: Alembic AXY Controls: volume, pan, low-pass filter x2, 2-position Q-switch x2, on/off for LEDs, mono output Weight: about 9.9 pounds Price includes hardshell case Signature Standard 13623 Body back Peghead Wood detail Signature 13623