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iluv2play
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Username: iluv2play

Post Number: 10
Registered: 10-2009
Posted on Saturday, February 06, 2010 - 7:21 pm:   Edit Post

Bought this used Spoiler on ebay recently. It is in decent shape, some markings on the body but the neck and frets are good. Im wondering about the pickups - they dont have the Alembic logo on them. I am new to Alembics and really love the sound and feel of them. I have decided to get rid of my other basses because they just don't compare. Thanks for making such high quality basses.
elwoodblue
Senior Member
Username: elwoodblue

Post Number: 992
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Saturday, February 06, 2010 - 7:29 pm:   Edit Post

Not all the pickups have the logo on them.
It's rare that someone removes the stock pickups,
but occasionally you see it.

Can you post a couple pictures?

Congrats on your acquisition,
Kris
pauldo
Senior Member
Username: pauldo

Post Number: 429
Registered: 6-2006
Posted on Sunday, February 07, 2010 - 5:48 am:   Edit Post

It appears that pre 1984 Alembics do not have the embossed name on them. . . I do not know if this holds true for all models.

On a seperate thread for Distillates it was noted that my 84 does have the name on the pickups yet an 83 does NOT See Here
iluv2play
Junior
Username: iluv2play

Post Number: 11
Registered: 10-2009
Posted on Sunday, March 07, 2010 - 10:42 pm:   Edit Post

Here you go... meet the family from left to right: Fender 62 reissue, 02 Orion 5, 85 Distillate, 83 Spoiler, and my own original Frankenbass, assembled from various new and used parts including: Ash body, Badass bridge, EMG PJ active pups, Hipshot Dtuner and a 80's Squier Bullet maple neck. Last but not least, my Ampeg SVT 8x10 stack. I recently got these Alembics to replace a couple of basses not pictured. I love the Alembic sound and craftsmanship and plan to keep 'em forever. By the way, the Distillate is a birthday gift for my Stepdad, and he's gonna love it. the family
artswork99
Senior Member
Username: artswork99

Post Number: 1009
Registered: 7-2007
Posted on Monday, March 08, 2010 - 12:54 pm:   Edit Post

Very nice family photo! Play em Healthy!
Hope Stepdad lets you borrow it from time to time ;)
Art
mica
Moderator
Username: mica

Post Number: 6912
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Friday, August 27, 2010 - 7:10 pm:   Edit Post

Hi Mark,

Here's the details I found in the file:

SMB4 Spoiler 4-string bass
body: Solid Koa
neck: 3-piece Maple
scale: 32" medium
fingerboard: Ebony
inlays: Pearloid (plastic)
originally made for: Guitar Center, Hollywood
birthday: February 14, 1983

There's a note that a crack in the body was repaired, but there is no date.

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