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ryan morris (bigjimtrucker)
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Username: bigjimtrucker

Post Number: 7
Registered: 2-2003
Posted on Friday, April 04, 2003 - 4:03 pm:   Edit Post

Alembic Spoiler= $850 shipped OBO
Ok, this bass has been re-finished in Tung-Oil (4 coats of low-gloss and 3 high-gloss coats. It looks fantastic.. The pu's are a little scratched up looking.. (you don't notice it) and there are few hairline looking scratches on it (I'll put it all in the pics). Frets are also a little worn.. could use a dress.. but plays fine and no intonation problems. The overall bass is amazing.. but I need money.

This bass plays amazingly easy with a 32" scale length..(you don't really even notice it much.. it just feels natural). The neck feels good and comfy. The balance is great. The simple controls (pu select, volume, filter) are easy to coax a wide range of complicated.. but wonderful Alembic tones out of. I have the action set pretty low.. but it looks like the bridge and pu's could be adjusted to fit any style you'd like.

It comes with an Alembic Hardshell case..(the case isn't the prettiest thing.. but it functions perfect and is great inside).

If anyone has any questions about this bass e-mail me at bigjimtrucker@hotmail.com or if you're really serious call 618-558-2469 and I'll be happy to answer your questions. Thanks, Ryan

pics coming soon

(Message edited by bigjimtrucker on April 05, 2003)
Tracey Gholson (fretted4)
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Username: fretted4

Post Number: 39
Registered: 11-2002
Posted on Saturday, April 05, 2003 - 1:28 am:   Edit Post

618 area code, you must be close to st.louis? i hope you are, id like to give it a test drive!
ryan morris (bigjimtrucker)
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Username: bigjimtrucker

Post Number: 8
Registered: 2-2003
Posted on Saturday, April 05, 2003 - 8:29 am:   Edit Post

I'm 20 min. outside of the STL. (Belleville, IL). If you're serious about the bass we could arrange a little meeting time on Monday or something. Let me know. Thanks, Ryan
ryan morris (bigjimtrucker)
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Username: bigjimtrucker

Post Number: 9
Registered: 2-2003
Posted on Saturday, April 05, 2003 - 11:19 pm:   Edit Post

ok, here's a pic.. i've got more if anyone's interested
Tracey Gholson (fretted4)
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Username: fretted4

Post Number: 40
Registered: 11-2002
Posted on Sunday, April 06, 2003 - 11:13 pm:   Edit Post

Im over in collinsville!!! yes im very interested in the bass, but at this time i am inbetween jobs, ive just always wanted to play an alembic, i think they are the greatest instruments in the world and ive never played a spoiler before. Cool bass , it will sell.
ryan morris (bigjimtrucker)
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Username: bigjimtrucker

Post Number: 10
Registered: 2-2003
Posted on Sunday, April 06, 2003 - 11:47 pm:   Edit Post

Well, I'm in-between amps right now (my old one is shipping out tomorrow), but if you'd like to play on this bad boy let me know and I could prob. meet you this week at any place that has an amp.. maybe your place..? Anyway, I'll be changing my phone number and e-mail soon.. so give me a call asap.. or write me at christopher_mo@hotmail.com If you'd like to get together soon.. otherwise posting on here will be fine. Thanks, Ryan
ryan morris (bigjimtrucker)
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Username: bigjimtrucker

Post Number: 11
Registered: 2-2003
Posted on Wednesday, April 09, 2003 - 10:04 pm:   Edit Post

Ok, $820 shipped.. will trade for an MTD Kingston plus cash... I need to pay my insurrance in the next week and a half.. Tracey, if you still want to try this puppy out before it's gone.. call me at 618-719-1462.

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