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hammer
Member
Username: hammer

Post Number: 99
Registered: 9-2009
Posted on Monday, January 02, 2012 - 2:56 pm:   Edit Post

A very interesting version of a "Persuader" bass on DC area craiglist. Crown headstock, much larger body than usual, and what appear to be non-standard Persuader PUs. Seller claims it's got Persuader electronics. http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/msg/2779726428.html
bigredbass
Senior Member
Username: bigredbass

Post Number: 1791
Registered: 9-2002
Posted on Monday, January 02, 2012 - 7:52 pm:   Edit Post

This is where it happens that you see the various Alembic models with an 'other-than-expected', custom order body. The electronic circuit (AXYx2, vol/vol/tone, and probably one preamp for both pickups) and the wood recipe (2-piece wings, maple-only neckthru) say 'Persuader', but these features are rendered in a Series body.

My BigRedBass is a Spoiler in a Series body. We've all seen 'Exploiter' Spoilers, or Series electronics in other than Series bodies.

Hey, it ain't called 'Beyond Custom' for nothing !

J o e y
jimbobv
Member
Username: jimbobv

Post Number: 51
Registered: 4-2003
Posted on Saturday, January 07, 2012 - 6:13 pm:   Edit Post

I may check this out as I'm local. Asking price is $2k, looks like includes original case as well.
sonicus
Senior Member
Username: sonicus

Post Number: 2244
Registered: 5-2009
Posted on Saturday, January 07, 2012 - 6:30 pm:   Edit Post

Hypothetically thinking; If I were to pick it up I would "someday "opt for Anniversary electronics upgrade with a master volume and put a 5 pin on it as well . If I were local I would check it out too . Go for it folks.____________
jimbobv
Member
Username: jimbobv

Post Number: 52
Registered: 4-2003
Posted on Sunday, January 08, 2012 - 10:15 am:   Edit Post

Per owner SN is 90P 6072, and controls are: volume, volume, filter, - my old 90 Elan was a 60xx serial number...seems to jive.
jimbobv
Member
Username: jimbobv

Post Number: 53
Registered: 4-2003
Posted on Monday, January 09, 2012 - 8:18 am:   Edit Post

I checked this out last eve - it is in very good condition, it does have a couple minor dings in the finish. Neck VG / fretboard in VG condition. Plays well. Could use cleaning, but generally very good.

WOOD: The pics don't do justice, you can barely see the different coloration at widest part of the wings. Body is mahogany.
HW: VVF controls, no noise or scratchiness. Bridge sustain block included. Brass could use cleaning. Truss rod cover plate has slight corrosion at edge approx 2cm long, and maybe 2mm at widest part near pickup. Neck pickup is recessed probably further than should be. No straplocks - when worn it hangs forward. Case original, latches work. (Owner ordered new case, but got one for a K-style body and this bass does not fit).
sonicus
Senior Member
Username: sonicus

Post Number: 2247
Registered: 5-2009
Posted on Monday, January 09, 2012 - 8:35 am:   Edit Post

Great job at checking it out!

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