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petegossett
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Username: petegossett

Post Number: 1
Registered: 9-2014
Posted on Saturday, September 27, 2014 - 6:28 am:   Edit Post

Hi everyone, I'm searching for a lefty Alembic with a ~30"-32" scale. I'd consider a 4, 5, or 6-string (or even an 8-string honestly), as long as it's less than a 33" scale-length. If it happens to be strung right-handed, that's even better. :-)

Thanks!
Pete
flpete1uw
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Username: flpete1uw

Post Number: 425
Registered: 11-2011
Posted on Tuesday, December 09, 2014 - 5:18 am:   Edit Post

Pete,
If you are still looking?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Alembic-Custom-Built-Left-Handed-92-Spoiler-4-String-Short-Scale-Bass-Guitar-/231416264174?pt=Guitar&hash=item35e17bf5ee

Good Luck!
Pete
petegossett
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Username: petegossett

Post Number: 4
Registered: 9-2014
Posted on Tuesday, December 09, 2014 - 10:07 am:   Edit Post

Ooh, that looks nice!

I'm curious, are the Stanley Clarke signature basses neck-heavy?
tbrannon
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Username: tbrannon

Post Number: 1653
Registered: 11-2004
Posted on Tuesday, December 09, 2014 - 10:14 am:   Edit Post

Some of them can be neck heavy, but there are a ton of people who play them and are comfortable with the ergonomics. Most will generally say that a wide 4" strap will help prevent neck dive and keep that bass in whatever position you put it into.

The good thing with a used Alembic is that they hold their used resale value really well. If you grab it, play it for awhile and then decide you'd prefer a different body shape, electronics package, etc., you're gonna end up getting your money back when you sell it
(assuming you paid a reasonable amount for it when you purchased it).
keith_h
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Username: keith_h

Post Number: 2120
Registered: 2-2005
Posted on Tuesday, December 09, 2014 - 11:54 am:   Edit Post

I own two short scale, small body basses. Overall I find them very comfortable to play. I wouldn't say either really suffers from neck dive but they do not sit the same way as a Fender style bass would. Instead of the neck naturally sitting around 1 o'clock their natural position is closer to 3 o'clock. To get the neck closer to 1 o'clock you need to wear the bass higher up on your torso and tuck the body under your arm. Neither of these actions bother me as I have always worn my basses higher up. As Toby says above a wide strap helps too.
pasewark
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Username: pasewark

Post Number: 245
Registered: 4-2003
Posted on Tuesday, December 09, 2014 - 12:05 pm:   Edit Post

I agree with TBrannon a wide strap helps a lot. I have a short scale and what little neck dive there is, I can correct with a wide leather strap. One with suede on the back helps hold it in place.
gearhed289
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Username: gearhed289

Post Number: 27
Registered: 5-2004
Posted on Tuesday, December 09, 2014 - 12:18 pm:   Edit Post

Saw that lefty "Spoiler" last night. Man, I'd be all over it if it were righty!

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