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Author Message shingor64 New Username: shingor64 Post Number: 1 Registered: 11-2009 Posted on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - 8:32 am:    Hi, I got it as used today and became an Alembic owner. Its undeniably cute look captured me for a moment. Then I searched here a lot, but nothing came obvious. Please inform me about her and let know about "3/4 spoiler" model. Is small standard body with single pick up regular spec? How many built? I'm curious! mario_farufyno Advanced Member Username: mario_farufyno Post Number: 359 Registered: 9-2008 Posted on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - 1:28 pm:    Never saw any Alembic single pick up that wasn't a Excel. Send us Pics, please! pace Senior Member Username: pace Post Number: 458 Registered: 4-2004 Posted on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - 1:42 pm:    Are the electronics top-mounted on a brass plate?!? shingor64 New Username: shingor64 Post Number: 2 Registered: 11-2009 Posted on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - 7:30 pm:    Hello, there. I've never seen others than this. Please refer this page! http://basslatinjazz.asablo.jp/blog/2009/11/19/4704063 dela217 Senior Member Username: dela217 Post Number: 1009 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - 7:45 pm:    I like it! It's like a cyclops. sonicus Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 511 Registered: 5-2009 Posted on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - 8:41 pm:    LOL , I have a "Cyclops" 1981 single pickup export Distillate 32"scale. The electronics are mounted on a brass plate . shingor64 New Username: shingor64 Post Number: 3 Registered: 11-2009 Posted on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - 10:31 pm:    Yes, those Distillates are pretty popular here. This baby might be sold as a Stanley Clarke model on the market. sonicus Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 513 Registered: 5-2009 Posted on Thursday, November 19, 2009 - 3:05 am:    I like it. Congratulations! pace Senior Member Username: pace Post Number: 460 Registered: 4-2004 Posted on Thursday, November 19, 2009 - 3:14 am:    I don't know if I'd label it a Stanley Clarke model~ it definitely has that same small-standard body shape, but the R in the serial number dictates that it is in fact a Spoiler..... Even today, it isn't uncommon for a customer to order an Essence with a 30.75" scale and small standard shape. Regardless, that is an awesome bass you've got there!!!! Cyclops~ lol mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 6621 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - 6:00 pm:    Hi Shinichiro, Here's the details about your bass: RSB4 Rokkomann 4-string bass top: Zebrawood accent: Maple laminate body: Mahogany neck: 3-piece Maple with 2 Walnut pinstripes scale: 30.75" short fingerboard: Ebony inlays: Pearloid (plastic) ovals pickup: 1 AXY controls: volume, filter, Q switch, mono output finish: satin rubout originally made for Rokkomann, Inc., Kobe, Japan birthday: October 28, 1993 Rokkomann, Inc. was our distributor in Japan for many years. They wanted to have a lower priced short scale bass to offer since the Stanley Clarke models were so popular in Japan. I don't have any records of the exact number made, but my guess is less than 30 pieces. It's not considered a Stanley Clarke model, though the body shape and scale length are the same as a Stanley Clarke model. There are also 3/4 Spoiler models, but this bass is not one of them. shingor64 New Username: shingor64 Post Number: 6 Registered: 11-2009 Posted on Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - 7:04 pm:    Many thanks for detailed information! There are some confusion between SC signature and small standard body shape with short scale. It seems that even sellers here don't have general knowledge about Alembic. I like the sound brought out from its only one pick up, but may replace to Fatboy. (and it could be great with EMW circuit) I'm looking forward a new 6 string I sent inquiry to Hajime. Best regards, (Message edited by shingor64 on March 03, 2010)