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Author Message lowlife Junior Username: lowlife Post Number: 14 Registered: 12-2003 Posted on Thursday, February 19, 2004 - 3:27 pm:    I knew that once I bought my first Alembic, it wouldn't be long before I'd buy another. Thank you Ryan for parting with this funky piece of history. Zebrawood top, Mahogany body, Maple neck, Ebony fret board, Oval inlays, Schaller tuners, Completed 05/02/85 Ellery 1stbass Junior Username: 1stbass Post Number: 18 Registered: 11-2002 Posted on Friday, February 20, 2004 - 3:21 am:    WOW, That is one that is one good looking spoiler. Those zebera wood tops are very sexy. The Alembic addiction only gets worse. I bought my first Alembic about 1 year ago, now i have four. Mybe they could open a new wing of the Betty Ford clinc for these basses. Best of luck and enjoy. basstard Member Username: basstard Post Number: 73 Registered: 3-2003 Posted on Friday, February 20, 2004 - 3:55 am:    Ahhh, sweet... I've always loved Spoilers! basstard Member Username: basstard Post Number: 74 Registered: 3-2003 Posted on Friday, February 20, 2004 - 4:01 am:    (Message edited by basstard on February 23, 2004) bassman10096 Intermediate Member Username: bassman10096 Post Number: 133 Registered: 7-2003 Posted on Friday, February 20, 2004 - 5:36 am:    Hi Ellery I really like the color and grain of your Zebrawood. The finish is beautiful to look at. I know the bass was well cared-for. You are very lucky (Makes me wish I still had my Spoiler.). Congratulations and thanks for the pictures. Bill bracheen Advanced Member Username: bracheen Post Number: 234 Registered: 11-2003 Posted on Friday, February 20, 2004 - 7:31 am:    Beautiful bass and I sure do like Zebrawood. If I could have two of each model bass and guitar, one in Zebrawood and one in Superb Walnut, I think my addiction might be slowed down a little. Sam bassman10096 Intermediate Member Username: bassman10096 Post Number: 134 Registered: 7-2003 Posted on Friday, February 20, 2004 - 8:16 am:    You know, Sam, I'd even be willing to settle for having a coco bolo, a zebrawood and a superb walnut (one each in any model) to start with. Not sure it would do the whole trick, but it would help my "delicate Alembic condition" (best described as unrequited yearning for woods and features I don't own!). Bill lowlife Junior Username: lowlife Post Number: 15 Registered: 12-2003 Posted on Friday, February 20, 2004 - 9:48 am:    So I guess that I'm in good company, seeing as I judge that I have become an Alembic woodaholic. And apparently there is no cure, only short bouts of clarity whilst I verify my disposable income (best described as money that my spouse has not disposed of). I feel a little fretless comming on. Ellery hollis Junior Username: hollis Post Number: 28 Registered: 11-2003 Posted on Friday, February 20, 2004 - 11:28 am:    Thank God there's no cure! kungfusheriff Junior Username: kungfusheriff Post Number: 47 Registered: 8-2003 Posted on Friday, February 20, 2004 - 2:23 pm:    "disposable income (best described as money that my spouse has not disposed of)." Well said! bracheen Advanced Member Username: bracheen Post Number: 237 Registered: 11-2003 Posted on Friday, February 20, 2004 - 5:46 pm:    See that's why I have my Senior Management for those moments of clarity. Sam jet_powers Intermediate Member Username: jet_powers Post Number: 152 Registered: 2-2003 Posted on Saturday, February 21, 2004 - 12:16 pm:    I don't care what it smells like, zebrawood IS pretty. Nice bass. JP lowlife Junior Username: lowlife Post Number: 16 Registered: 12-2003 Posted on Monday, February 23, 2004 - 3:42 am:    Does anyone have an idea as to what the retail price of the '85 Spoiler was when it was first sold in 1985? Ellery 811952 Member Username: 811952 Post Number: 91 Registered: 10-2003 Posted on Monday, February 23, 2004 - 5:23 pm:    I'm thinking they were in the $1200.00 range in '82. I think a Distillate was something like $1850.00 then. Don't know about '85. Pretty bass.. John