WANTED: Spoiler 4 string

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Author Message bmoseleyinc New Username: bmoseleyinc Post Number: 1 Registered: 3-2011 Posted on Sunday, March 06, 2011 - 6:58 pm:    Title says it all. Would love birds eye maple, but open to others. Thanks! mike1762 Senior Member Username: mike1762 Post Number: 776 Registered: 1-2008 Posted on Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 5:33 am:    I'm not a motivated seller, but this is not getting played (I have gravitated towards small bodied short scales). Therefore, I'd let it go for $2,000 + shipping... admittedly more than your average Spoiler, but there aren't many Bocate Spoilers floating around. She looks, plays, and feels GREAT!!! 96S9712 SMS4 Spoiler bass top: Bocate accent: Maple laminate body: Mahogany through body neck: 3-piece Maple with Walnut pinstripes, 32" medium scale fingerboard: Ebony with pearloid inlays pickups: 2 Alembic AXY controls: "Spoiler: volume, filter, 2-position Q-switch, 4-position rotary pickup selector switch, mono output birthday March 15, 1996 originally made for: Musician's Friend sonicus Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 1670 Registered: 5-2009 Posted on Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 5:55 am:    Mike, your 96S9712 Spoiler Bass has the SAME Birthday as Mr. Phil Lesh and Mr. Harry James and just one day after mine ! (different years, LOL) What a nice Bass. Beautiful wood. mike1762 Senior Member Username: mike1762 Post Number: 777 Registered: 1-2008 Posted on Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 8:07 am:    It's also my youngest son's birthday!!! (Message edited by mike1762 on March 10, 2011) bmoseleyinc New Username: bmoseleyinc Post Number: 4 Registered: 3-2011 Posted on Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 6:00 pm:    Hmmm, first off, beautiful bass. I was leaning towards the 1000-1600 area. If you were willing to come down a LITTLE bit, perhaps we could work out something. I have cash, just looking for the right Bass. Does it have a hard case? mike1762 Senior Member Username: mike1762 Post Number: 779 Registered: 1-2008 Posted on Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 7:56 pm:    Yea, it has (what I assume to be) the OHSC. When I first started buying these things, I swore I'd never sell one. But I really hate to see my non-shortys just sitting there. This Spoiler is the most comfortable bass I've ever owned. It balances perfect (no neck dive!!!) and the medium scale makes the first position an easy reach. If it had Signature or Anniversary electronics, it would probably be my main axe. I acknowledge that I'm asking a little over the market, but it's fairly unique and I don't have to sell it. You should be able to find a Spoiler in your price range without too much difficulty. The only reason to consider mine is if the Bocate "speaks" to you. It is a beautiful instrument. bmoseleyinc New Username: bmoseleyinc Post Number: 5 Registered: 3-2011 Posted on Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 8:21 pm:    I agree, it is beautiful. Im very interested in the Bocate, it's my fav along with the Birds eye. I could probly do 1900 shipped, which I think is a great buy for both of us. Still a little over market, which is what I think the Bocate deserves. I actually e-mailed you, about an hour ago. bmoseleyinc New Username: bmoseleyinc Post Number: 6 Registered: 3-2011 Posted on Friday, March 11, 2011 - 6:02 pm:    Well still looking. Mike has a beautiful bass, but we couldn't reach a price. Lets see em! mike1762 Senior Member Username: mike1762 Post Number: 781 Registered: 1-2008 Posted on Friday, March 11, 2011 - 7:13 pm:    Here's what you're looking for: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/msg/2259166139.html bmoseleyinc New Username: bmoseleyinc Post Number: 7 Registered: 3-2011 Posted on Saturday, March 12, 2011 - 3:19 am:    Hey, Yeah i've seen that ad, looks good from a far, but that thing is hammered. I've seen closer pics, and that gash is deep. Cracking along the input...no go. mike1762 Senior Member Username: mike1762 Post Number: 783 Registered: 1-2008 Posted on Saturday, March 12, 2011 - 4:45 am:    I guess that explains the price!!! bmoseleyinc New Username: bmoseleyinc Post Number: 8 Registered: 3-2011 Posted on Thursday, March 17, 2011 - 2:55 pm:    Ended up grabbing Mike's Beautiful Bocate spoiler. Can't wait. Been looking for a new guitar for awhile, about to be spoiled. artswork99 Moderator Username: artswork99 Post Number: 1447 Registered: 7-2007 Posted on Thursday, March 17, 2011 - 7:25 pm:    Great choice Bryan, congratulations! I know the bass and you're going to really enjoy it. Play it Healthy! Art (Message edited by artswork99 on March 18, 2011) bmoseleyinc New Username: bmoseleyinc Post Number: 9 Registered: 3-2011 Posted on Friday, March 18, 2011 - 4:45 pm:    Thanks Art! Im really excited. Been playing the same Bass since 2000, and i've really outgrown it.(Ibanez Ergodyne luthite body)The spoilers are perfect for me. Gorgeous in look, and contruction, and tailored to my active, bright playing style. Gotta love it. artswork99 Moderator Username: artswork99 Post Number: 1449 Registered: 7-2007 Posted on Friday, March 18, 2011 - 5:16 pm:    Let us know for sure and more pictures please. Start a thread in the Showcase section if you are so inclined. Have a great weekend! bmoseleyinc New Username: bmoseleyinc Post Number: 10 Registered: 3-2011 Posted on Friday, March 18, 2011 - 7:09 pm:    Oh yeah, i'll take some great pictures of it, and post over in the showcase, for my soon to be Alembic brothers. Take it easy! tree63 Junior Username: tree63 Post Number: 21 Registered: 8-2010 Posted on Saturday, March 19, 2011 - 6:03 am:    Yes, nice pick-up on the Spoiler! You'll love it...can't wait until I hear your comments about your new addition...I also just picked up a Spoiler last week...it sounds great, feels great and looks great...Check it out in the Showcase section...did I mention that you're gonna love your new Spoiler...????