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Title: What kind of spoiler is this?
Post by: jazzyvee on November 08, 2015, 04:11:14 PM: I saw this Spoiler today on like and wondered what it would really be classed as.
It looks like series II electronics and maybe the hum canceller is in the body. But there there doesn't seem to be a 5 pin socket. Maybe it's anniversary electronics with a master volume and rotary 3 position or 2 position q-switches.
Any more educated guess?
Looks great though and that tree of life inlay is one I really love.
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/221699.jpg)
Title: What kind of spoiler is this?
Post by: hieronymous on November 08, 2015, 04:38:58 PM: That's in a thread at talkbass in the 8-string club. I asked - I was intrigued myself - owner said this:

This was a custom prototype circuit which is across between Anniversary/Series 2
Title: What kind of spoiler is this?
Post by: sonicus on November 08, 2015, 07:04:50 PM: I like this Critter !
Title: What kind of spoiler is this?
Post by: edwardofhuncote on November 09, 2015, 03:45:54 AM: I think our buddy Flip called dibs. =)

Seriously, I think it was Anniversary w/CVQ's...
Title: What kind of spoiler is this?
Post by: sonicus on November 09, 2015, 06:28:50 AM: No dibs called on my part but I am indeed in admiration of this instrument . It is good to know about this electronics option !
Title: What kind of spoiler is this?
Post by: stout71 on November 09, 2015, 07:47:28 AM: I agree with Greg. There doesn't appear to be hum canceler.
Title: What kind of spoiler is this?
Post by: FC Bass on November 09, 2015, 08:35:13 AM: Here's the explanation from the owner: "It has a prototype "one off"circuit which is a cross between Series II and Anniversary(CVQ controls ,no humcanceller).Sounds amazing although was a challenge for Ron to set up.Body is slimmer than the Series II at that time.The two switches are for mono/ stereo and LED on/off. The custom circuit offers a vast array of tonal possibilities but installing the CVQ used up considerable "bench time" for Ron.This might have been the only time dual CVQ has been fitted outside of Series II. Mica mentioned that this is one of the few things that Ron would not do again." (pickups are AXY)
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/221727.jpg)

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/221728.jpg)
Title: What kind of spoiler is this?
Post by: sonicus on November 09, 2015, 09:21:57 AM: Flip ,
Thanks for the update. Now I know what not to ask for !

Wolf
Title: What kind of spoiler is this?
Post by: terryc on November 10, 2015, 07:52:03 AM: I guess it uses two 9V batteries to power the pre amp??
Pity it was a pain to calibrate as it wuold be a great option for people who cannot afford Series II basses
Title: What kind of spoiler is this?
Post by: gearhed289 on November 13, 2015, 02:49:17 PM: Inlays are amazing! I'd like to see a full shot of the fingerboard.
Title: What kind of spoiler is this?
Post by: jazzyvee on November 13, 2015, 04:22:42 PM: I cant imagine with that customised cvq system and inlays that it would have been cheaper than a series II at the time it was made.