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bassman10096
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Username: bassman10096

Post Number: 2
Registered: 7-2003
Posted on Saturday, July 19, 2003 - 4:37 pm:   Edit Post

Here she is...
My first Alembic: Spoiler in Vector body with Elan peghead. Slick action. Great lows, punchy middle, singing highs. Though played, the bubinga and all the hardware just glow. The wood and metal finishes haven't lost any luster.
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basstard
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Username: basstard

Post Number: 50
Registered: 3-2003
Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2003 - 3:17 pm:   Edit Post

Ummm... Am I the only one who can't see the pictures?...
thrill74
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Username: thrill74

Post Number: 15
Registered: 4-2003
Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2003 - 4:09 pm:   Edit Post

Nope, not on my monitor too.
bassman10096
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Username: bassman10096

Post Number: 4
Registered: 7-2003
Posted on Thursday, July 24, 2003 - 5:54 am:   Edit Post



(Message edited by bassman10096 on February 06, 2004)
bassman10096
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Post Number: 5
Registered: 7-2003
Posted on Friday, July 25, 2003 - 4:39 pm:   Edit Post



(Message edited by bassman10096 on October 28, 2003)
fmm
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Post Number: 10
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Friday, July 25, 2003 - 5:16 pm:   Edit Post

Not really, no. No pics.
elzie
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Username: elzie

Post Number: 157
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Friday, July 25, 2003 - 5:34 pm:   Edit Post

bassman, e-mail me the pics and I'll see if I can post them for you.

Paul TGO
bassman10096
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Post Number: 6
Registered: 7-2003
Posted on Sunday, July 27, 2003 - 1:27 pm:   Edit Post

Thanks Paul.
bassman10096
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Username: bassman10096

Post Number: 10
Registered: 7-2003
Posted on Saturday, August 02, 2003 - 4:24 am:   Edit Post

I think maybe I've got it this time (You are thinking: "Why this time, you idiot?").

C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\My Pictures\alembicspoiler011
C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\My Pictures\alembicspoiler001
C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\My Pictures\alembicspoiler003
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C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\My Pictures\alembicspoiler012
C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\My Pictures\alembicspoiler013





valvil
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Username: valvil

Post Number: 157
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Saturday, August 02, 2003 - 10:32 pm:   Edit Post

Nice instrument Bassman; how long have you had it? Love the shot with the cat...looks a bit like one of mine...

Valentino
bassman10096
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Username: bassman10096

Post Number: 12
Registered: 7-2003
Posted on Sunday, August 03, 2003 - 7:38 am:   Edit Post

Thanks. The cat thinks the bass is his.

I bought this Vector body/Spoiler electronics the last week in May on Ebay (Ser 88S4741). It needed a new PU selector but otherwise in very nice condition. The bass has clearly been played (not a "hot house flower"), but has only the minimal dings, etc. When I first got it, it had not been cleaned or polished in eons. I'll admit the bubinga did not knock me over until I spent a whole day dissasembling and cleaning.

A side note to all you coated brass tailpiece fans(You know - when you can't remove the tarnish!): I sanded (extremely fine paper) the coating off and steel wool polished (very very fine - 0000 grade) the bridge clean and bright. Mica had recommended this in another thread. It took hours to do, but I think the result was great.

When I finally got her all polished up, I took these pictures.

I'm still learning the in's and out's of this bass and its sound, but I'll say this: (1) The medium scale is the best. I have short fingers and have tortured myself for years on long scales. This feels just right and sounds great. (2) The tonal variation the Spoiler electronics provides is outstanding! (3) I also like the Vector body. It is actually on the small side (compared to other Alembic styles), making the bass very light (though mahogany and neck through keep it very solid). I was surprised that pictures of other Vectors seem to be scarce. I'm rather partial to the style.

My experience with this bass, plus the fantastic variety info and pictures through the club and Alembic site has got me itching to build and Alembic design of my own. Right now, I'm thinking Mark King Deluxe (medium scale) with cocobolo front and back, wood front and back plates... I have serious questions about electronics - Can anyone answer my recent thread in "Deaming... for now" (Thanks.)

Well, can you tell I've become an enthusiastic Alembic owner? I've wanted one of these suckers for 30 years and finally dumped my vintage Fender Jazz to get this one. What took me so long?

Bill
tmoney61092
Advanced Member
Username: tmoney61092

Post Number: 362
Registered: 9-2008
Posted on Thursday, May 13, 2010 - 2:47 pm:   Edit Post

this bass is gorgeous! do you still own her?

~Taylor
jazzyvee
Senior Member
Username: jazzyvee

Post Number: 1943
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Thursday, May 13, 2010 - 5:06 pm:   Edit Post

That body style looks very much like the California guitar.

Jazzyvee
tmoney61092
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Username: tmoney61092

Post Number: 370
Registered: 9-2008
Posted on Thursday, June 03, 2010 - 10:16 pm:   Edit Post

i've been looking over this shape and find that it closely resembles my Gibson Victory bass, just a thought...

~Taylor
bassman10096
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Username: bassman10096

Post Number: 1265
Registered: 7-2003
Posted on Saturday, May 21, 2011 - 7:17 pm:   Edit Post

Haven't looked in on the Spoiler thread in a long time. No, I let go of this bass years ago to finance my first custom Alembic. I always liked the Vector body style, though - kind of like a slightly stylized Precision bass shape. It does look like a Victory bass.
It was a 32" scale and the first bass I no longer own that I wish I had back. Looking back on things, I could have financed the Balance K and kept this one.
mario_farufyno
Senior Member
Username: mario_farufyno

Post Number: 690
Registered: 9-2008
Posted on Saturday, May 21, 2011 - 10:21 pm:   Edit Post

Hmmm, Cats again... They're everywhere

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