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Alembic products => Alembic Basses & Guitars => Topic started by: blazer on December 13, 2003, 06:41:11 PM

Title: Dutch Alembic enthusiasts, pay attention.
Post by: blazer on December 13, 2003, 06:41:11 PM

I went to Rockpalace in The Hague and they had an absolutely stunning 1987 Alembic spoiler, long scale with a mahogany body with Koa top Bass second had for 1500 Euro.
 
I couldn't afford it but for the ones who can, go and check it out.

Title: Dutch Alembic enthusiasts, pay attention.
Post by: adriaan on December 15, 2003, 02:19:47 AM

Hi Blazer,
 
I saw that one a few weeks ago. It felt like a medium scale 32 to me - not sure if they ever built any 34 Spoilers, but it certainly wasn't a 30 short scale.
 
I think the pots on this one were perhaps not entirely clean, and the pickup selector felt a little loose (no panpot, that's a turn-off for me).
 
The guy said they would put on new strings and make some adjustments. I would ask if 1500 euros is the best price they can give you. And hey, their legendary end-of-year sale is coming up and they're not doing anything for us bass players!
 
Happy hunting!