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groovezealot
New Username: groovezealot
Post Number: 1 Registered: 8-2007
| Posted on Tuesday, August 14, 2007 - 9:45 am: | |
Hi. I'm looking for a 32" scale 5-string. My preference would be an '80s Spoiler, but the scale length is the crucial factor. Thanks for your help. |
flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack
Post Number: 1630 Registered: 4-2004
| Posted on Tuesday, August 14, 2007 - 9:27 pm: | |
bass central has my tribute 5 string 32. you ought to give them a call its great sound and looks it was made for me originally but there was an error on the work order and cam with a comfort taper instead of my personal neck dims. (Message edited by flaxattack on August 14, 2007) |
artswork99
Member Username: artswork99
Post Number: 61 Registered: 7-2007
| Posted on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - 7:22 am: | |
Saw this over on talkbass.com. Lowered again to $2650. 5 string Distillate - 32" w/LEDs & flight case. Looks nice w/Coco bolo. http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=346564&highlight=alembic (Message edited by artswork99 on August 22, 2007) |
the_8_string_king
Senior Member Username: the_8_string_king
Post Number: 702 Registered: 9-2005
| Posted on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - 9:14 am: | |
You can see some info/history on that Distillate here: http://alembic.com/club/messages/411/435.html?1178082256 |
groovezealot
New Username: groovezealot
Post Number: 2 Registered: 8-2007
| Posted on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 - 11:26 am: | |
Thanks for the responses-i have been traveling, hence the delay in checking in. I was thinking Spoiler or Persuader to keep the cost down, and to match the feel of my '83 Spoiler 5. That signature 'no taper' neck is also essential to me. The distillate is gorgeous, but seems to have sold. The tribute is not on their website, but I'll give a call. Thanks again. |
groovezealot
New Username: groovezealot
Post Number: 3 Registered: 8-2007
| Posted on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 - 11:36 am: | |
Sorry-typo. I have an '83 Spoiler 4, which i purchased new, as a beginner-my second bass. The finish is played off everywhere that i touch it, and I've actually worn divots wherever my thumb anchors, and around the selector switch. Some might gasp, but it is so well played that i find it beautiful. Still sounds great, mellowed a bit, and is wonderful in the studio-the last project went through a Pendulum Quartet, Neve 8232 console onto 2" tape. Beautiful. |
cozmik_cowboy
Intermediate Member Username: cozmik_cowboy
Post Number: 186 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 - 2:16 pm: | |
No gasps here, David - to pay extra for a pre-damaged "Relic" strikes me as insane, but to buy new and play it into a genuine relic gives it major mojo. Peter |
longhorncat
Advanced Member Username: longhorncat
Post Number: 204 Registered: 8-2005
| Posted on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 - 7:48 pm: | |
1988 Alembic Five String Bass Guitar 5 String - BIN $1699
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bsee
Senior Member Username: bsee
Post Number: 1751 Registered: 3-2004
| Posted on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 - 9:16 pm: | |
Looks like a Persuader, but scale length isn't specified as far as I could see. Usually, they're 32", but I would verify before buying. |
longhorncat
Advanced Member Username: longhorncat
Post Number: 205 Registered: 8-2005
| Posted on Thursday, August 30, 2007 - 5:46 am: | |
It's sold. Did you get it David? |
adriaan
Senior Member Username: adriaan
Post Number: 1589 Registered: 6-2002
| Posted on Thursday, August 30, 2007 - 5:58 am: | |
It appears to be 34", but might as well be 32". Difficult to tell with the long peghead on one end, and the thin pickups on the other. |
groovezealot
New Username: groovezealot
Post Number: 4 Registered: 8-2007
| Posted on Thursday, August 30, 2007 - 8:23 am: | |
Thanks for the heads up, folks. I checked with the seller and it's a 35", so i didn't bid. You guys are really on the ball! peace, db |
groovezealot
New Username: groovezealot
Post Number: 5 Registered: 8-2007
| Posted on Tuesday, October 16, 2007 - 10:27 am: | |
Thank you to everyone who offered help with this search. I am happy to say that I was recently contacted because of this post and have purchased a beautiful '90 Persuader. The bass, so far seems great. Thanks to everyone. Best Regards, db |