Alembic Guitars Club
Connecting => Swap Shop and Wish Lists => For Sale & Trade => Topic started by: jwright9 on March 26, 2018, 08:22:24 AM
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Anyone interested in an 82 Exploiter?
Great condition. No issues.
I could also use some help on identifying the top wood. Not 100% sure what it is.
Any thoughts?
Thanks
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Pretty bass! I'll guess vermilion/padouk top.
It would almost be worth buying it just for the facial expressions when I show up for a bluegrass gig... with an Exploiter. ;D
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That's a Distillate/Exploiter, isn't it? Looks sweet!
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Pretty bass! I'll guess vermilion/padouk top.
It would almost be worth buying it just for the facial expressions when I show up for a bluegrass gig... with an Exploiter. ;D
Take pictures and post them here. Ill also assume this is sold Ed?
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Take pictures and post them here. Ill also assume this is sold Ed?
No, not to me... but the half-hour I spent yesterday thinking about it was fun. :D
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Wow, Distillate/Exploiter. My dream bass! I would consider trading my regular Distillate, but I would guess that wouldn't do you any good.
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Pretty bass! I'll guess vermilion/padouk top.
It would almost be worth buying it just for the facial expressions when I show up for a bluegrass gig... with an Exploiter. ;D
Thanks! Those are good guesses. I could definitely see the possibility of it being Padouk or Vermillion.
Of those two choices, I am leaning towards Padouk.
Anyone else have any ideas?
Thanks
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Older Alembic literature often referenced Padouk, but at some point (late-70's?) that term was replaced with Vermilion.
According to the Wood Database, they are essentially the same wood: http://www.wood-database.com/african-padauk/
I'm guessing the disparity in common names is a regional thing.
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The top is exquisite, but the back is also really pretty, as well. The mahogany in the wings are fine mahogany with a really nice grain to them, in my opinion; they almost even look a bit Korina-ish to me. Really a great specimen of an Exploiter. Good luck on the sale.
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Thank you kindly Zut.
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Why are some of you calling this a Distillate?
Because of the electronics?
It is very clearly an Exploiter. I am a little confused.
Thanks
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Why are some of you calling this a Distillate?
Because of the electronics?
It is very clearly an Exploiter. I am a little confused.
Thanks
Well, it is. And it is not.
The electronics and neck recipe make it a Distillate, with the Exploiter body shape. There are also Spoilers with the Exploiter shape. It is what it is. 8)
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To clarify: There is not a model named "Exploiter" it is an optional body shape on any model.
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OK, thanks Adriaan and Mica.
That makes more sense.
What about this one?
What model is this?
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(https://images.reverb.com/image/upload/s--JwIabrCC--/a_exif,c_limit,e_unsharp_mask:80,f_auto,fl_progressive,g_south,h_620,q_90,w_620/v1495227999/vqfq2qhto68lli8efevz.jpg)
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Electronics and neck recipe are those of a Spoiler. Should have an S in the serial number; the Distillate a D.
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Electronics and neck recipe are those of a Spoiler. Should have an S in the serial number; the Distillate a D.
Thank you Adriaan. Yes, indeed, there is an S in the serial number.
And there is a D in the serial number of the first one.
Great. Thanks for the help.
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This bass is officially FOR SALE.
Will be posting to ebay and Reverb shortly.
Asking $4k total shipped inside USA.
International purchase is possible but buyer is responsible for actual shipping, all duties and import tax.
The bass is in excellent condition all around and plays perfectly.
Please message me if interested.
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More photos:
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(https://images.reverb.com/image/upload/s--Nvrlurom--/a_exif,c_limit,e_unsharp_mask:80,f_auto,fl_progressive,g_south,h_1600,q_80,w_1600/v1522856817/kvrxqinnzrgxsznlraua.jpg)
(https://images.reverb.com/image/upload/s--cWlJH7f---/a_exif,c_limit,e_unsharp_mask:80,f_auto,fl_progressive,g_south,h_1600,q_80,w_1600/v1522856813/ex26vzvolvonzfzwiydv.jpg)
(https://images.reverb.com/image/upload/s--wA4eoWfk--/a_exif,c_limit,e_unsharp_mask:80,f_auto,fl_progressive,g_south,h_1600,q_80,w_1600/v1522856780/ayrhxbz8j6b8yiifbhzy.jpg)
(https://images.reverb.com/image/upload/s--VbL-F5u4--/a_exif,c_limit,e_unsharp_mask:80,f_auto,fl_progressive,g_south,h_1600,q_80,w_1600/v1522856788/eoyaippezpjqexottol7.jpg)
(https://images.reverb.com/image/upload/s--dNqW-eRW--/a_exif,c_limit,e_unsharp_mask:80,f_auto,fl_progressive,g_south,h_1600,q_80,w_1600/v1522856791/xobkgl3algwrfzseqi9f.jpg)
(https://images.reverb.com/image/upload/s--2NGg2ylr--/a_exif,c_limit,e_unsharp_mask:80,f_auto,fl_progressive,g_south,h_1600,q_80,w_1600/v1522856795/jakzu2l8squfakwjehq6.jpg)
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Stunning. Is that a matte finish? Or glossy?
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Stunning. Is that a matte finish? Or glossy?
Thanks. She sure is a beauty.
I guess you could call the finish matte. It certainly isn't glossy.
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Both my Distillates, '81 and '85 are that satiny finish. I liked it so much that I had them replicate it on my Custom. :)
As an aside, in that light the top looks more like walnut. The redder hue, I'd have sworn it was Vermilion. Beautiful stuff whichever species. 8)
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I really don’t think it’s walnut because of the reddish hue.
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sold