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Connecting => Swap Shop and Wish Lists => Wanted & Wishing => Topic started by: mcrracer on May 30, 2007, 07:21:35 AM

Title: Wanted Spoiler 4 or 5 String
Post by: mcrracer on May 30, 2007, 07:21:35 AM

I want to buy a used Spoiler bass. I can't afford the Alembic I really want yet so this will have to do. Let me know what you have and what you want for it. Pictures will help.
I am in Chicago but willing to pay shipping.
Thanks

Title: Wanted Spoiler 4 or 5 String
Post by: mcrracer on May 30, 2007, 07:28:06 AM

Short or medium scale.

Title: Wanted Spoiler 4 or 5 String
Post by: the_8_string_king on May 30, 2007, 09:17:44 AM

Since you're considering a Spoiler, you might keep your eyes open for a Distillate as well.  They're less common but more versatile -since they have the bass & treble boost/flat/cut switches as well.
 
Occaissionally you'll see one up for sale in the same price range (or slightly more) as a Spoiler.
 
Just a thought.  They're very similar, virtually the same in every other way.
 
Regardless, both rock... you can't go wrong with a Spoiler... it's a great Alembic bass!

Title: Wanted Spoiler 4 or 5 String
Post by: 2400wattman on June 16, 2007, 01:11:05 AM

I was at Atlanta Bass Gallery on Wednesday and saw a very cool Spoiler. It is a 34 scale beauty with what looks like a zebra wood top and maple accent w/mahogany body. There is some cloudiness in spots in the clear coat but it's still a very cool bass. It's on consignment and the guy is asking $1700.00 with the case.