| Author | Message | ||
| ampeglb100
Intermediate Member Username: ampeglb100 Post Number: 109 Registered: 11-2004 |
Hello- I would like to find a nice, newer, excellent to mint condition Spoiler, 4 string, fretted, 32" scale... Thanks, Andy afort@pacifier.com | ||
| ampeglb100
Intermediate Member Username: ampeglb100 Post Number: 112 Registered: 11-2004 |
Hello- Just letting everyone know that I still am in the market for a nice 32" scale Spoiler... Thanks, Andy | ||
| artswork99
Intermediate Member Username: artswork99 Post Number: 144 Registered: 7-2007 |
Hi Andy, Don't know if it's 32" scale but looks in great condition. http://www.atlantabassgallery.com/basses.php?cat=0&cond=N http://www.atlantabassgallery.com/bass_details.php?bass_id=569 Regards, Art | ||
| bassman10096
Senior Member Username: bassman10096 Post Number: 997 Registered: 7-2003 |
I talked to the guys at ABG about that Spoiler. They described it as in nice shape, with a bit of clouding of the finish on the backside. I'm 99% that it was a 32". It sounded like a pretty nice bass. I believe they might entertain offers. | ||
| 2400wattman
Senior Member Username: 2400wattman Post Number: 463 Registered: 11-2005 |
I've checked that very bass out and it's a 34" scale not 32". There is some clouding in the finish but it's still a beauty. | ||
| ampeglb100
Intermediate Member Username: ampeglb100 Post Number: 113 Registered: 11-2004 |
I looked at that one too... Yeah, 32" is a must for me. Also, it appears that the pickups are mismatched if you look closely at the Alembic logo... I don't why that is. Thanks, Andy | ||
| ampeglb100
Intermediate Member Username: ampeglb100 Post Number: 114 Registered: 11-2004 |
I looked at that one too... Yeah, 32" is a must for me. Also, it appears that the pickups are mismatched if you look closely at the Alembic logo... I don't know why that is. Thanks, Andy | ||
| adriaan
Senior Member Username: adriaan Post Number: 1640 Registered: 6-2002 |
Are you sure it's a 34"? 32" is standard on a Spoiler. The upper horn on this one seems to join the neck at the same fret as on a 32" (21st). And the neck pickup is set further away from the neck than on most Spoilers. | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 645 Registered: 5-2006 |
There are some 34 inch scale Spoilers around (also in Holland) ;-) | ||
| 2400wattman
Senior Member Username: 2400wattman Post Number: 464 Registered: 11-2005 |
I only got to play this bass acousticaly and that E string sustained better and longer than my old '86 Distillate(which is a 32" scale and sold it for that reason). This is a '97 model I believe(trying to remember the serial#) so it's definitely custom, as I believe they were discontinued as a production model way before this was built. I could be wrong though....... | ||
| 2400wattman
Senior Member Username: 2400wattman Post Number: 465 Registered: 11-2005 |
I saw one at Guitar Center in Nashville today. It was hanging up high, time was limited so I did'nt get to check it out but this is wahat I could see. Seems to be early'80s, maple body maybe but I'm not sure. It was a light colored top wood though with a good amount of player's wear under the bridge p/up. It could use a good cleaning and they're asking $1699.00 A bit much I think for the kind of wear that's on it so if you're interested you could use that to chew them down a couple hundred or so. Good luck anyways! | ||
| ampeglb100
Intermediate Member Username: ampeglb100 Post Number: 115 Registered: 11-2004 |
I email Atlanta Bass Gallery and he said it is a 32" scale. Can you speak to more of it's exact condition from what you recall? Near mint, very good, or? Cloudying on the back of the bass - you mean like a scratching or a finish wear? Thanks, Andy | ||
| ampeglb100
Intermediate Member Username: ampeglb100 Post Number: 116 Registered: 11-2004 |
I emailed Atlanta Bass Gallery and he said it is a 32" scale. Can you speak to more of it's exact condition from what you recall? Near mint, very good, or? Cloudying on the back of the bass - you mean like a scratching or a finish wear? Thanks, Andy | ||
| bassman10096
Senior Member Username: bassman10096 Post Number: 1003 Registered: 7-2003 |
When I spoke to the guy in Atlanta (by phone), he described the finish on the back as having a patch or two that had begun to look lightly milky. Some of the older finishes get that. | ||
| bassman10096
Senior Member Username: bassman10096 Post Number: 1005 Registered: 7-2003 |
Not a lot of detail, but might be of interest: http://cgi.ebay.com/alembic-spoiler-70s-or-80s-vintage_W0QQitemZ200161973726QQihZ010QQcategoryZ4713QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem | ||
| ampeglb100
Intermediate Member Username: ampeglb100 Post Number: 117 Registered: 11-2004 |
Hmmm... yes, we'll see. Yep, up to $1800 laying around for a nice, newer, near mint Spoiler folks... Thanks, Andy (Message edited by ampeglb100 on October 11, 2007) | ||
| bassman10096
Senior Member Username: bassman10096 Post Number: 1006 Registered: 7-2003 |
Hang in there. The right one will show up. Actually, there have been some nice Spoilers on sale in the past month or two. Good luck. | ||
| tbrannon
Senior Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 556 Registered: 11-2004 |
a nice flame maple topped Spoiler on ebay at the moment.... | ||
| hieronymous
Advanced Member Username: hieronymous Post Number: 218 Registered: 1-2005 |
There's an '83 Spoiler over at Rumble Seat Music - scroll down near the bottom of the page under "other cool basses". |
