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Title: not really sure this is a good combination...
Post by: BeenDown139 on June 11, 2025, 09:57:57 AM
https://reverb.com/item/90747907-alembic-exploiter-fretless-koa

gonna guess it didn't come from the factory that way.  is that a mono-stereo switch by the jack?  that would make it interesting if it was done right.

good luck to all!
Title: Re: not really sure this is a good combination...
Post by: keith_h on June 11, 2025, 10:27:38 AM
I wouldn't expect a stereo/mono switch on what looks like a V/F/P setup. I'm pretty sure one of the switches is a Q-switch. I'm guessing the other might be a bass or treble cut/boost but which one your guess is as good as mine. It is also possible that both switches are bass/treble switches similar to the Europa. 
Title: Re: not really sure this is a good combination...
Post by: tkotmk42 on June 11, 2025, 11:26:02 AM
If my memory is correct, it's filter and treble-cut.  That's what I remember Brian telling me about it when I asked.

Beautiful bass, looks better in person as always :)


Takeo
Title: Re: not really sure this is a good combination...
Post by: gearhed289 on June 11, 2025, 01:05:03 PM
I was just about to post this! It IS an odd combination. And if you want to talk about REALLY odd, Sting had a Hamer fretless Explorer 8 string!

That extra switch looks sketchy. A Spoiler Exploiter like this would typically have vol/filter/PU selector/Q switch. I've never seen a lone treble switch without a bass switch. But as we all know, it can be anything goes with Alembic.