1985 Spoiler ... how much is it worth?

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Author Message loveyoganow New Username: loveyoganow Post Number: 1 Registered: 1-2011 Posted on Sunday, January 16, 2011 - 10:35 am:    Hi ... I'm thinking about selling my 1985 Alembic Spoiler (original owner, virtually mint condition), and am wondering if anyone knows what it might be worth. Thank you! pas Advanced Member Username: pas Post Number: 249 Registered: 3-2003 Posted on Sunday, January 16, 2011 - 11:24 am:    What is the top wood? Is it stock or are there any upgrades...ie: hardware, electronics, etc? The first Alembic I ever got...and still have...is an '85 Spoiler...wonderful instrument! loveyoganow New Username: loveyoganow Post Number: 2 Registered: 1-2011 Posted on Sunday, January 16, 2011 - 11:49 am:    Yeah, it's a fabulous thing! The top wood is bubinga, the core is mahogany, the neck is maple with an ebony fingerboard. The tuners are Schaller. I bought it from the store like this, so I'm assuming there aren't any upgrades. tmoney61092 Senior Member Username: tmoney61092 Post Number: 638 Registered: 9-2008 Posted on Sunday, January 16, 2011 - 11:59 am:    the usual going price for any 4 string Spoiler is between $1200-1600. but it also depends on what someone is willing to pay for it, hope that helps a little ~Taylor pas Advanced Member Username: pas Post Number: 250 Registered: 3-2003 Posted on Sunday, January 16, 2011 - 1:04 pm:    Mine is Bubinga too...nicely understated with a satin finish. I think Taylor's range is about right. Good luck. skyboltone Junior Username: skyboltone Post Number: 36 Registered: 11-2010 Posted on Sunday, January 16, 2011 - 1:32 pm:    Is it 32"? loveyoganow New Username: loveyoganow Post Number: 3 Registered: 1-2011 Posted on Sunday, January 16, 2011 - 1:40 pm:    Yes, it's 32" thumbsup Intermediate Member Username: thumbsup Post Number: 173 Registered: 7-2008 Posted on Sunday, January 16, 2011 - 4:53 pm:    Photos! Photos! loveyoganow New Username: loveyoganow Post Number: 4 Registered: 1-2011 Posted on Monday, January 17, 2011 - 11:49 am:    Thank you all for your thoughts on the price of this bass. Here's some pics: davehouck Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 10043 Registered: 5-2002 Posted on Monday, January 17, 2011 - 1:23 pm:    The top is very nice, and it appears to be in very good condition.