Wow... Excellent work! Is it just the fb, or the *whole bass* thats made out of the black phenolic?
(that would almost be the equivalent of an all-ebony bass)
I also found this while Googling, for Norplex's version "Micarta"
http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/490659
Reading the text of that, they're clearly going for the guitar (ebony) market:
The material is constructed from a high quality black paper substrate and a black phenolic resin, making it ideal for a variety of architectural and construction applications that require a pure black surface. MC844G can also be used in various functional and decorative parts on musical instruments, such as guitar finger boards and bridges, and develops a patina with age and use. Additionally, MC844G is easy to machine.