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pas
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Username: pas

Post Number: 309
Registered: 3-2003
Posted on Saturday, December 12, 2015 - 8:01 pm:   Edit Post

This wonderful bass is in transit to me from fellow club member Trevor Lindsey - thanks Trevor! Can't wait to take it for a spin. My first Alembic, which I bought brand new and still have is an '85 Spoiler. I've been playing my SC Deluxe since '07, so perhaps I ought break out the Spoiler and reacquaint myself with medium scale, eh?
edwardofhuncote
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Username: edwardofhuncote

Post Number: 715
Registered: 6-2014
Posted on Saturday, December 12, 2015 - 8:59 pm:   Edit Post

Congratulations & Compliments. The first Alembic I ever played was a Distillate. I wouldn't be here today but for that quintessential moment.
moongerm
Advanced Member
Username: moongerm

Post Number: 318
Registered: 8-2013
Posted on Saturday, December 12, 2015 - 9:07 pm:   Edit Post

Sweet! Enjoy!
flpete1uw
Senior Member
Username: flpete1uw

Post Number: 592
Registered: 11-2011
Posted on Sunday, December 13, 2015 - 3:32 am:   Edit Post

Paul,
Your 85 Distillate could be my 85 Distillate's sister! If you don't mind what's the SN#? Mine is 85D3532. Love that Bass!
Congrats! Enjoy!
Pete
pas
Advanced Member
Username: pas

Post Number: 310
Registered: 3-2003
Posted on Sunday, December 13, 2015 - 7:58 am:   Edit Post

Pete,
I'll let you know the SN# when I receive it. I also have an '85 Spoiler that I bought brand new all those years ago, so it'll be interesting to see how close all the SN#'s are. Interesting notes about the Distillate - equipped with factory installed d-tuner. Also, the laminate on the back of the headstock is zebrawood.
pas
Advanced Member
Username: pas

Post Number: 313
Registered: 3-2003
Posted on Saturday, December 19, 2015 - 10:49 am:   Edit Post

Turns out the top on this is Bocate, not Cocobolo. Outstanding bass, nevertheless.

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