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Author Message csissom Member Username: csissom Post Number: 72 Registered: 11-2005 Posted on Monday, May 01, 2006 - 3:56 pm:    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 Member Username: ajish4 Post Number: 64 Registered: 11-2003 Posted on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 7:33 pm:    Hey Curt, If you are STILL LOOKING, here's one!!!!! http://cgi.ebay.com/Alembic-Distillate-Bass_W0QQitemZ7417821551QQcategoryZ4713QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem pas Member Username: pas Post Number: 78 Registered: 3-2003 Posted on Friday, May 26, 2006 - 6:49 am:    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:    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:    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:    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:    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 Member Username: southpaw Post Number: 56 Registered: 12-2004 Posted on Tuesday, May 30, 2006 - 11:57 am:    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:    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:    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:    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:    Hey Curt! Congratulations! csissom Member Username: csissom Post Number: 97 Registered: 11-2005 Posted on Monday, June 05, 2006 - 3:34 pm:    It's here! ajish4 Member Username: ajish4 Post Number: 76 Registered: 11-2003 Posted on Monday, June 05, 2006 - 8:13 pm:    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:    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:    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:    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:    There you go! Now that's beautiful........ Enjoy it Curt, that is some stunning pair of basses you have there! Tony