| Author | Message | ||
| groovezealot
New Username: groovezealot Post Number: 1 Registered: 8-2007 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
1988 Alembic Five String Bass Guitar 5 String - BIN $1699  | ||
| bsee
Senior Member Username: bsee Post Number: 1751 Registered: 3-2004 |
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 |
It's sold. Did you get it David? | ||
| adriaan
Senior Member Username: adriaan Post Number: 1589 Registered: 6-2002 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
