What kind of spoiler is this?

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Author Message jazzyvee Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 4764 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Sunday, November 08, 2015 - 4:11 pm:    I saw this Spoiler today on like and wondered what it would really be classed as. It looks like series II electronics and maybe the hum canceller is in the body. But there there doesn't seem to be a 5 pin socket. Maybe it's anniversary electronics with a master volume and rotary 3 position or 2 position q-switches. Any more educated guess? Looks great though and that tree of life inlay is one I really love. hieronymous Senior Member Username: hieronymous Post Number: 1597 Registered: 1-2005 Posted on Sunday, November 08, 2015 - 4:38 pm:    That's in a thread at talkbass in the 8-string club. I asked - I was intrigued myself - owner said this: This was a custom "prototype" circuit which is across between Anniversary/Series 2 sonicus Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 4579 Registered: 5-2009 Posted on Sunday, November 08, 2015 - 7:04 pm:    I like this Critter ! edwardofhuncote Senior Member Username: edwardofhuncote Post Number: 667 Registered: 6-2014 Posted on Monday, November 09, 2015 - 3:45 am:    I think our buddy Flip called dibs. =) Seriously, I think it was Anniversary w/CVQ's... sonicus Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 4581 Registered: 5-2009 Posted on Monday, November 09, 2015 - 6:28 am:    No dibs called on my part but I am indeed in admiration of this instrument . It is good to know about this electronics option ! stout71 Advanced Member Username: stout71 Post Number: 272 Registered: 7-2011 Posted on Monday, November 09, 2015 - 7:47 am:    I agree with Greg. There doesn't appear to be hum canceler. fc_spoiler Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 1825 Registered: 5-2006 Posted on Monday, November 09, 2015 - 8:35 am:    Here's the explanation from the owner: "It has a prototype "one off"circuit which is a cross between Series II and Anniversary(CVQ controls ,no humcanceller).Sounds amazing although was a challenge for Ron to set up.Body is slimmer than the Series II at that time.The two switches are for mono/ stereo and LED on/off. The custom circuit offers a vast array of tonal possibilities but installing the CVQ used up considerable "bench time" for Ron.This might have been the only time dual CVQ has been fitted outside of Series II. Mica mentioned that this is one of the few things that Ron would not do again." (pickups are AXY) sonicus Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 4582 Registered: 5-2009 Posted on Monday, November 09, 2015 - 9:21 am:    Flip , Thanks for the update. Now I know what not to ask for ! Wolf terryc Senior Member Username: terryc Post Number: 2445 Registered: 11-2004 Posted on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 - 7:52 am:    I guess it uses two 9V batteries to power the pre amp?? Pity it was a pain to calibrate as it wuold be a great option for people who cannot afford Series II basses gearhed289 Member Username: gearhed289 Post Number: 58 Registered: 5-2004 Posted on Friday, November 13, 2015 - 2:49 pm:    Inlays are amazing! I'd like to see a full shot of the fingerboard. jazzyvee Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 4775 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Friday, November 13, 2015 - 4:22 pm:    I cant imagine with that customised cvq system and inlays that it would have been cheaper than a series II at the time it was made.