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qualloyd
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Username: qualloyd

Post Number: 6
Registered: 9-2008
Posted on Sunday, September 21, 2008 - 9:28 pm:   Edit Post

After years of surfing this site I decided to finally join. I'm a retired Bricklayer, disabled due to a bad back...go figure! I'll be 50 next year. I started out playing drums when I was around 17. I played out in a few bands but the setting up and tearing down of the drums got to be a major hassle. That, plus the fact that I seemed to have a good ear for music, made me decide to try bass. I picked up a Peavey T-40 bass when they were first introduced. I used to think I was pretty good...until I saw all of the YouTube vids of bassists! WOW! I used to play out, back in the '80's, but now I just jam for the fun of it. I own an '82 Exploiter 8-String and an '86 Spoiler, both bought new. THE OX (R.I.P.) has been a major influence, obviously. I always knew I had something special with my Alembics. It wasn't until I read through these forums that I realized just how special! Knowing the same people that worked on my bass are the same as worked with John is truly an honor...and many are still there today!

I didn't mean to ramble,
Thanks for your time,
Lloyd
kimberly
Advanced Member
Username: kimberly

Post Number: 279
Registered: 1-2007
Posted on Sunday, September 21, 2008 - 10:02 pm:   Edit Post

Hi Lloyd, :-)

Welcome to the 'family' and the best discussion board on the net. :-)

Best Regards,

Kimberly :-)
hieronymous
Senior Member
Username: hieronymous

Post Number: 411
Registered: 1-2005
Posted on Sunday, September 21, 2008 - 11:22 pm:   Edit Post

Love that profile pic!
garethnh
Junior
Username: garethnh

Post Number: 41
Registered: 5-2008
Posted on Sunday, September 21, 2008 - 11:35 pm:   Edit Post

Welcome Lloyd.
What wood is the 8 string? Walnut? Whatever it is, it is an outstanding piece...just beautiful. The offer of a good home still stands ;-)
Gareth.
qualloyd
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Username: qualloyd

Post Number: 7
Registered: 9-2008
Posted on Monday, September 22, 2008 - 12:17 am:   Edit Post

I never got a "Birth Certificate" with the Exploiter, as I did with the Spoiler. I purchased them both from a reputable dealer on Chicago's South Side. The serial number is 82DXXXXUSA. I seem to remember trying to register both basses on Alembic.com many years ago, but I don't remember getting a reply as to it's spec's. She's been babied ALL of her life. I have no intention of letting her go. Perhaps I'll enter the serial in the proper thread to see if I get a response. I'm also curious as to how my Spoiler ever left the factory missing a side fret marker? It doesn't even have the hole drilled for it!

Spoiler Missing Fret Marker

Thanks for the post,
Lloyd
rushfan
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Username: rushfan

Post Number: 8
Registered: 9-2008
Posted on Monday, September 22, 2008 - 1:46 pm:   Edit Post

that is a odd phenomena, no side fret marker. nice basses though. ive never seen a walnut exploiter.
bracheen
Senior Member
Username: bracheen

Post Number: 1394
Registered: 11-2003
Posted on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - 3:14 am:   Edit Post

Good morning Lloyd nice to meet you. I can live without fretboard inlays but I need my side markers. Of course those are the types of things that happen when something is hand crafted.

Sam
qualloyd
New
Username: qualloyd

Post Number: 10
Registered: 9-2008
Posted on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - 5:26 am:   Edit Post

Hi There,

If anyone is interested, I've posted pics of my Ex in "Showcase" - "Distillate basses" - "'82 Exploiter 8-String."

Later,
Lloyd
qualloyd
Junior
Username: qualloyd

Post Number: 11
Registered: 9-2008
Posted on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - 5:28 am:   Edit Post

...By the way, Nice to meet all of you! Thanks for the warm welcome.

Lloyd
bracheen
Senior Member
Username: bracheen

Post Number: 1395
Registered: 11-2003
Posted on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - 12:14 pm:   Edit Post

You've posted pics of your Ex? Please tell me you mean your Exploiter. :-)
qualloyd
Junior
Username: qualloyd

Post Number: 13
Registered: 9-2008
Posted on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - 1:49 pm:   Edit Post

N'yuk, n'yuk, n'yuk!

If I was to get a third Alembic then MY WIFE would be my Ex! We've been married over 21 years...5 of the happiest years of my life!

With tongue planted firmly in cheek,
Lloyd
richbass939
Senior Member
Username: richbass939

Post Number: 978
Registered: 11-2004
Posted on Friday, September 26, 2008 - 11:31 am:   Edit Post

Lloyd,
Welcome to the board.
Rich
qualloyd
Junior
Username: qualloyd

Post Number: 17
Registered: 9-2008
Posted on Friday, September 26, 2008 - 1:03 pm:   Edit Post

Thanks for the Rich Welcome!

Lloyd

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