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Alembic products => Showcase => Spoiler Basses => Topic started by: aquaman on November 05, 2006, 03:59:36 PM

Title: 1989 Ruby Red Spoiler
Post by: aquaman on November 05, 2006, 03:59:36 PM

At the suggestion of Flip, here is my newest prize, dubbed Ruby Red.  (The 1989 custom ruby red finish Spoiler that I nabbed for $850).  The finest sounding bass I have ever played.  Welcome any comments on this bad boy.
 
Rich
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/33103.jpg)

Title: 1989 Ruby Red Spoiler
Post by: aquaman on November 05, 2006, 04:40:20 PM

Another shot of my Ruby Red.(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/33109.jpg)

Title: 1989 Ruby Red Spoiler
Post by: David Houck on November 05, 2006, 05:16:08 PM

Congrats!  Looks like it's in great condition.

Title: 1989 Ruby Red Spoiler
Post by: olieoliver on November 05, 2006, 07:38:59 PM

First one I've seen with a thumb rest. How do you like it? Look cool.

Title: 1989 Ruby Red Spoiler
Post by: FC Bass on November 05, 2006, 08:55:04 PM

Sweet! (http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/33119.gif)

Title: 1989 Ruby Red Spoiler
Post by: aquaman on November 06, 2006, 05:27:43 AM

Olie,
 
Rarely use the thumb rest.  Doesn't get in the way.  Don't want to mess with anything that came with the bass so I left it on.  The bass is a dream to play.
 
Rich

Title: 1989 Ruby Red Spoiler
Post by: southpaw on November 06, 2006, 07:11:17 AM

Beatiful bass Rich, Welcome to The Club. There was a thumb rest on  my Orion when I got it, I removed it and filled in the screw holes, it came out great. That red is stunning.
Any Alembic for $850 is a great deal! Congrats!

Title: 1989 Ruby Red Spoiler
Post by: lowlife on November 06, 2006, 07:18:46 AM

Sweet, very sweet.  Also, welcome to the club.
 
Ellery (Lowlife)

Title: 1989 Ruby Red Spoiler
Post by: trekster on November 06, 2006, 08:20:09 AM

first spoiler w/ thumbrest, but not first Alembic we've seen..
 
http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/23775.html?1145069176 (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=8542)
 
This thread shows an Elan, as well as Keavin's ole' #12..LOL
 
--T

Title: 1989 Ruby Red Spoiler
Post by: aquaman on August 13, 2007, 02:38:12 PM

Does anybody have a guess at what a standard Spoiler cost when sold as new in '89?

Title: 1989 Ruby Red Spoiler
Post by: aquaman on August 15, 2007, 08:34:09 PM

Shot of the backside of my Spoiler.(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/43127.jpg)

Title: 1989 Ruby Red Spoiler
Post by: jazzboy621 on September 01, 2011, 02:38:15 PM

Beauty!!!!!!

Title: 1989 Ruby Red Spoiler
Post by: wishbass on January 04, 2012, 11:43:26 AM

Beautiful!

Title: 1989 Ruby Red Spoiler
Post by: aquaman on January 08, 2012, 05:30:57 AM

Many thanks!

Title: 1989 Ruby Red Spoiler
Post by: tncaveman on August 15, 2012, 04:56:51 PM

Not an exact answer, but around $1200 list in 1984   BTW - she is a pretty redhead  ;o)
 
Stephen
 
http://club.alembic.com/Images/449/137320.html?1344599248 (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=17189)

Title: 1989 Ruby Red Spoiler
Post by: 72rick on April 12, 2014, 07:12:13 AM

Rich is packing and shipping me this Ruby Red Spoiler today! He received my 2006 Rickenbacker JetGlo 4003, with $200.00 in the case, on Wednesday! Was very well pleased!
I am so freaking excited to get a closeup look at the Flame Maple under this Translucent Red! Also quite stoked about getting to hear how the Spoiler sounds compared to my Flame Koa Persuader I had!

Title: 1989 Ruby Red Spoiler
Post by: 72rick on April 12, 2014, 07:25:04 AM

I'll post new pictures after I clean up the Brass! Tailpiece, bridge and truss rod cover are needing to shine like new again! Also, the Thumb Rest is no-longer there! I'll need to see it here before I can say what was or wasn't done about the holes!
Any advice on the Brass Cleaning would be greatly appreciated!  Garret

Title: 1989 Ruby Red Spoiler
Post by: tbrannon on April 12, 2014, 02:16:32 PM

Congratulation, Garret.  That is a fine looking Spoiler.  
 
If you check the FAQ section, there are several threads on cleaning the brass hardware.   Suggestions prior to taking apart the bridge is to use a digital camera to take some pictures.  It makes it a lot easier to put it all back together once you have bits and pieces sitting everywhere!  
 
Also- there are a couple good threads on setup- Joey's setup thread in the FAQ section is a must read for setting up Alembics.  
 
I'd link some threads for you, but it's a cumbersome process from my phone.

Title: 1989 Ruby Red Spoiler
Post by: 72rick on April 12, 2014, 02:31:47 PM

Thank you very much tbrannon!
I will certainly do that!
As far as setup though, I should be just fine.
I had my '90 Flame Koa Persuader for 15 years and  
never allowed anyone else to touch it!  
I did all my own setup, as I had been doing for the previous 15 years on my older and newer Rickenbacker Basses. Both having Dual Truss Rod Systems.
Thanks again!
I will show After Clean pics though, for sure!
 
Garret

Title: 1989 Ruby Red Spoiler
Post by: xero_tolerance on May 11, 2014, 07:17:08 PM

Absolutely gorgeous bass.

Title: 1989 Ruby Red Spoiler
Post by: rubyredspoiler on January 07, 2016, 04:22:00 PM

This is "rubyredspoiler", formerly "72rick". Have owned and performed with this Beauty for 18 months now.  
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