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csissom
Member
Username: csissom

Post Number: 72
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Monday, May 01, 2006 - 3:56 pm:   Edit Post

I am seriously looking for a Distillate 4 string medium scale bass. If you have one in the closet, dust it off and sell it to me! If one doesn't show up, I might consider something with similar features.

Thanks!
Curt
ajish4
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Username: ajish4

Post Number: 64
Registered: 11-2003
Posted on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 7:33 pm:   Edit Post

Hey Curt,

If you are STILL LOOKING, here's one!!!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Alembic-Distillate-Bass_W0QQitemZ7417821551QQcategoryZ4713QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
pas
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Username: pas

Post Number: 78
Registered: 3-2003
Posted on Friday, May 26, 2006 - 6:49 am:   Edit Post

The ad says it is a long scale...that would be unusual, as most distillates are medium scale. Probably worth verifying.
adriaan
Senior Member
Username: adriaan

Post Number: 902
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Friday, May 26, 2006 - 7:08 am:   Edit Post

It also has the longer upper horn that improves the balance, so it might well be long scale.
jagerphan84
Advanced Member
Username: jagerphan84

Post Number: 232
Registered: 10-2003
Posted on Friday, May 26, 2006 - 8:11 am:   Edit Post

The picture of the build record does say "DLSB," which I would guess means Distillate long scale bass. I could be wrong, of course.
csissom
Member
Username: csissom

Post Number: 92
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Friday, May 26, 2006 - 1:36 pm:   Edit Post

Yes, I am definitely still looking.

And that sure is a beautiful Distillate, but I am really looking for a medium scale.

And yes, I am pretty sure LSB stands for long scale bass.

By the way, I don't think the longer upper horn is just for the long scale (although it would certainly help with the balance). I have seen that longer upper horn on every Distillate I have seen after about 1985, even on the medium scales.

So anyway, I guess I am STILL looking, so let me know if you spot any more of them.

Thanks,
Curt
southpaw
Member
Username: southpaw

Post Number: 55
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Tuesday, May 30, 2006 - 11:52 am:   Edit Post

Curt is correct, the longer upper horn was added in the mid 80's for better balance. My '86 Distillate is medium scale and it has the longer horn.
southpaw
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Username: southpaw

Post Number: 56
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Tuesday, May 30, 2006 - 11:57 am:   Edit Post

sorry, double post.

(Message edited by southpaw on May 31, 2006)
csissom
Member
Username: csissom

Post Number: 94
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Thursday, June 01, 2006 - 10:08 pm:   Edit Post

OK, you can call off the search. I am no longer in need of a Distillate... beacause... I just purchased one!! And it is due to be here with me on Monday!

And I might add, hooking up with this bass, which appears to be exactly what I was looking for, was a direct result of this posting, and all the good folks here at the club.

So thanks everyone!

Curt
southpaw
Member
Username: southpaw

Post Number: 58
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Friday, June 02, 2006 - 2:05 pm:   Edit Post

Congrats Curt! Don't forget to share the details with us (year, wood, history...) and lots of pictures.
csissom
Member
Username: csissom

Post Number: 95
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Friday, June 02, 2006 - 4:17 pm:   Edit Post

Thanks Southpaw!

What I can tell you so far, is that it is a 1986 model with walnut top, mahogany body, maple/purpleheart neck. It is pretty much a standard Distillate, which is exactly what I wanted. And yes, I have a digital camera here that doesn't get near enough use, waiting for the arrival of the bass. So watch the showcase!

Curt
ajish4
Member
Username: ajish4

Post Number: 73
Registered: 11-2003
Posted on Saturday, June 03, 2006 - 4:40 pm:   Edit Post

Hey Curt!

Congratulations!
csissom
Member
Username: csissom

Post Number: 97
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Monday, June 05, 2006 - 3:34 pm:   Edit Post

It's here!
ajish4
Member
Username: ajish4

Post Number: 76
Registered: 11-2003
Posted on Monday, June 05, 2006 - 8:13 pm:   Edit Post

C'mon Curt,

SHOW US SOME PICTURES!
Share the details!

Where did you find her?
2400wattman
Intermediate Member
Username: 2400wattman

Post Number: 162
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Monday, June 05, 2006 - 11:42 pm:   Edit Post

That was my bass. I'm a 34" scale guy and I just prefer 34" scale basses so I never really saw myself using it. So it would be sitting around doing nothing but collecting dust. NOT COOL! So, I got lucky that I did not have to put it on e-bay. I figured that since I bought my Series 1 off another member here that was the thing to do before you post it on e-bay. Curt's e-mail to me states that it is everything and more to him and that's what it's about to me. Dig in Curt!
ajish4
Member
Username: ajish4

Post Number: 77
Registered: 11-2003
Posted on Tuesday, June 06, 2006 - 4:58 pm:   Edit Post

Hey Adam,

That is VERY COOL that it worked out for both of you.

That's how I'd imagine a forum should work. That's what makes this one unique.

I sold my Essence 5 here on the fourm and I purchased my Distiallte from a forum member also.

Very cool, indeed!
csissom
Member
Username: csissom

Post Number: 99
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Tuesday, June 06, 2006 - 6:21 pm:   Edit Post

Hey Tony, thanks!

Pictures and Details Here

Sorry for the delay in posting them, but I couldn't put it down and stop playing long enough last night to get any pictures!

And as the Wattman said, I found her, or I should say she found me, here on the club forum, as a direct result of this posting. Adam was great to deal with, and we wrapped up the deal quickly and with no fuss. It was great! This forum has definitely worked for me!

Curt
ajish4
Member
Username: ajish4

Post Number: 78
Registered: 11-2003
Posted on Tuesday, June 06, 2006 - 7:16 pm:   Edit Post

There you go!

Now that's beautiful........

Enjoy it Curt, that is some stunning pair of basses you have there!

Tony

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