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Alembic products => Showcase => Spoiler Basses => Topic started by: FC Bass on July 13, 2006, 07:14:12 AM

Title: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: FC Bass on July 13, 2006, 07:14:12 AM: Oh boy, me is a very happy guy. Got this Spoiler yesterday, the sound is stunning (even compared with my other Spoiler!) I'm speechless so here are some pictures:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/29843.jpg)

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/29844.jpg)

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/29845.jpg)

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/29846.jpg)

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/29847.jpg)

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/29848.jpg)

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/29849.jpg)

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/29850.jpg)
Now that's a happy guy! Next goal: Elan Specs. for this bass: 83S2674 SMB4 Spoiler Bass body: solid Koa neck: Maple, 32" medium scale fingerboard: Ebony peghead veneers: Koa originally made for: Musik Instrument? birthday: May 17, 1983 Note: "peghead veneers: Koa" is a understatement, should say beautiful flamed Koa! Cheers! F.C.
Title: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: FC Bass on July 13, 2006, 12:58:56 PM: Another happy guy picture:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/29876.jpg)
Title: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: David Houck on July 13, 2006, 05:27:42 PM: Congrats!!
Title: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: 57basstra on July 13, 2006, 09:15:27 PM: Looks like a double handful of firepower! (I also have a Gibson Ripper, not a fretless, that I think is a cool bass.)
Title: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: FC Bass on July 14, 2006, 12:31:48 AM: Thanx Dave and Dave! (Sorry David)

The Ripper is amazing, 30 years old and still going strong. Very nice setup, super low action and I love the tone. But when I play the Ripper and then go back to the Spoiler.... I'm blown away by that firepower you're talking about!
On wednesday I'm the regular bassplayer @ the jammsessions in our local Bluescafe. The previous owner of this Spoiler came to the Jam sessions to try my Jazz Bass (and I was able to try the Spoiler) before we made the exchange.
I was sitting on the terrace when my buddy Brad played the Alembic, the bass tones comming from inside were nothing short of amazing.
The Fender is now owned by a Fender lover and the Alembic by a Alembic lover, as it should be!
Strictly speaking I'm beyond loving Alembic, I see Alembic as part of my Life. I can't wait to go custom! (Sadly, my bank can...)
Cheers!
F.C.
Title: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: dadabass2001 on July 14, 2006, 05:31:57 AM: Congrats FC,
Two beauties! I've got one also and two Epics. What are you stringing them with? I notice also a different placement of the neck pickups between the pair.

Alembic is part of all our lives, if not by owning - then by enjoying their sounds on fav recordings.
Mike

(Message edited by dadabass2001 on July 14, 2006)
Title: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: FC Bass on July 14, 2006, 06:04:56 AM: Hello and thanx!
The truss rod cover is half the size of the current covers, I think this is tipical for pre 1984 Alembics? I've owned a '83 spoiler before and it had the same cover. Currently the CB Spoiler has D'addario's (don't like them) and the koa has Elixirs on it. I've used R.Cocco strings for years, great strings but hard to get (At least in Holland)
I'm gonna try Dean Markley skullbusters soon, signature strings of Jerry Only (Misfits) with a 106 E string. Since the scale of these basses is 32 and I'm playing some songs in D I must have a heavy gauge. Somehow almost every store in Holland seem to offer 100 as the heaviest gauge...
I've had 110 R.Cocco's and I love 'em (if only they were available)
Cheers!
F.C.

(http://alembic.com/club/messages/411/29909.jpg)

and a link to the cocco website: click here (http://www.coccostrings.com/ target=_blank)

(Message edited by fc_spoiler on July 14, 2006)
Title: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: FC Bass on July 14, 2006, 06:16:17 AM: Had to look for a R.Cocco picture... here it is:

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/29912.jpg)

Cheers!
F.C.
Title: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: bob on July 14, 2006, 08:41:16 AM: I used Coccos for several years, a long while back, and really liked them, but I don't think I've seen anyone else mention them here.

They used to be distributed by Pedulla (at least in the US), then Pedulla started making their own and you couldn't find Coccos anymore. A few years ago they found a new distributor over here, but by then I was hooked on TI's.
Title: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: FC Bass on July 15, 2006, 12:12:17 PM: I remember the Pedulla ad's, it said Sooner or later you'll wind up with us
The R.Cocco site isn't helpfull in findig a dealer, but I sure would love to put them on my Spoilers.

I forgot to post this one:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/29974.jpg)
Title: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: joram on July 15, 2006, 12:54:32 PM: Maybe you should give the Rotosound BS66-set a try. These are Sheehan's signature strings, with a 110 E (43,56,85,110). Cocco's are distributed thru Wils, here in Holland. Although they're (Wils, that is) not the easiest to work with (as I've been told), maybe they can help.
Title: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: FC Bass on July 15, 2006, 02:02:56 PM: Thanx I'll try them. Back in 1998 I ordered a box of R.Cocco's at Tonika ended up with DR since they couldn't deliver the Cocco's. I hated the DR's The E strings in the first two sets broke instantly... before they were in tune. Tonika refused to give me a refund, saying I should check my bass. Well there was nothing wrong with the bass, I have never had a broken string since those damn DR's and the Alembic is my main bass!
First I'm gonna try the Skullbusters, see if I like them better than the Cocco's...
Cheers!
F.C.
Title: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: adriaan on July 30, 2006, 02:25:22 PM: If you contact Wils, and the bass person is still Jeroen, say hi from me.
Title: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: adriaan on July 30, 2006, 02:27:19 PM: ... as far as strings go, have you tried good old d'Addario XL? I love them on my Spoiler, and they're much cheaper than DR.
Title: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: FC Bass on July 30, 2006, 03:21:33 PM: Contacted Wils through email, got reply from K Hofman... He asured me the R. Cocco's are available in all gauges for EUR 30/40. I'm gonna try the Markley's and try to fit them on my Gibson with a 34 1/2'scale and strings through body. The Cocco's don't fit, can hook them on the bridge (it's a two option type) but of course prefer STB.
Thanx!

(Message edited by fc_spoiler on July 30, 2006)
Title: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: FC Bass on November 09, 2006, 01:11:50 PM: My new family picture:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/33229.jpg)
And a better version of the "two Alembics" pic listed above:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/33230.jpg)
Title: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: olieoliver on November 09, 2006, 01:18:02 PM: Your own mini wall-of sound there Flip.
I bet you can make some ears bleed with that rig.

If it's too loud, your too old.
Title: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: FC Bass on November 09, 2006, 01:37:52 PM: Oh boy.... I guess I'm too old (http://club.alembic.com/Images/clipartbiggrin.gif)
I've tried my ?mini wall-of sound with both amps at 50% and it's LOUD!
Btw: Mesa amp is on it's way, I'm selling the Ampeg and then I'm gonna buy meself a Strategy 400.
2 x 200 Watt full tube rackmount head.
Title: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: olieoliver on November 09, 2006, 01:43:11 PM: I never crank my rig beyond 25%....NOT!
Can you feel the bass!?

Thats' what I'm talik'n 'bout!
Title: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: lg71 on November 09, 2006, 07:41:36 PM: Really nice family picture, I never played through big stuff like that, I imagine the huge sound you must have...

Congratulations on the family expansion... :-)

PS: I still use my headphones ;(
Title: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: jags on February 24, 2007, 04:33:35 AM: hey flip thanks for the old catalogue pics in the wish list section. i have some advice. if you are looking at dean markleys. check out dean markley superwounds. sr2000 type. my favourite string is the sr2000 Will Lee edition. you may have to do some hunting. but if you find them scoop as many as you can get. trust me.
Title: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: jags on February 24, 2007, 04:38:38 AM: i forgot the e string is .107,a string .087, d string,.067, g string .047. its called the sr2000 Will Lee balanced gauge. they are on the dean markley website also,thogh theres not a lot of info. keep flippin!!
Title: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: FC Bass on February 24, 2007, 12:22:43 PM: Thanx and you're welcome! But I've got a steady supply of Cocco's again...
Got me a new family picture today (http://club.alembic.com/Images/cliparthappy.gif) :
Title: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: FC Bass on March 18, 2007, 07:44:11 AM: Counter almost at two and a half Alembics! Behold my "
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/37667.jpg)
":
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/37668.jpg)

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/37669.jpg)
Soon to be fitted with Alembic electronics: Volume, Filter and Q switch. Switched with a 3-way "Les Paul" type switch and a volume trimpot for the P pickup between the pickups and the electronics. (Message edited by fc_spoiler on March 18, 2007)
Title: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: FC Bass on April 08, 2007, 06:07:13 AM: Pictures of the Alembic guts in this bass are posted on my site: WWW.FCBASS.COM (http://www.fcbass.com target=_blank)
I got a .com domain to get rid of the TK popups :-)
Direct link to the Alembicguts on this bass: Click here (http://www.decoda.net/FCBASS/index_bestanden/Fembic.htm target=_blank)
I'm working on sound samples, an a/b comparison between the Koa Spoiler and the Fender.

(Message edited by fc_spoiler on April 08, 2007)
Title: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: FC Bass on April 29, 2007, 10:44:47 AM: Sound clips! Not best quality (Audio and skills) But to give an idea:

Bass 1 (http://members.home.nl/fclandstra/Bassone.mp3 target=_blank)

Bass 2 (http://members.home.nl/fclandstra/Basstwo.mp3 target=_blank)

I'm sure my Alembic friends hear the difference between the Fender and the ('83)Alembic.
Electronics are almost the same, also same strings (R.Cocco)
Title: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: dannobasso on April 29, 2007, 01:10:14 PM: I prefer the bass 1 clip. Nice quality through my Bose media system. Nice clean technique. Glad you liked my Spoiler Dragon pic.
Title: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: FC Bass on April 30, 2007, 05:46:05 AM: Thanx!
I would advise you to put Activators in your Fenders ;-) Clip 1 is the Fembic Clip 2 the Koa Spoiler.

No bass on ...and justice for all? : Listen again... (http://members.home.nl/fclandstra/harvester.mp3 target=_blank)

(http://alembic.com/club/clipart/biggrin.gif)

Sorry for the mistakes... Recorderd with the Koa Spoiler.
(please don't tell Lars...
(http://alembic.com/club/messages/411/39214.gif)
)
Title: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: FC Bass on June 07, 2007, 08:30:11 PM: Part two: Ehhhh... part one (http://members.home.nl/fclandstra/onestukje.mp3 target=_blank)

More sounds on my site: www.fcbass.com

(Message edited by fc_spoiler on June 10, 2007)
Title: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: FC Bass on July 27, 2007, 12:30:20 PM: She's been refinished now. The finish was in pretty bad shape and getting worse by the day...
So I decided it was time for a refinish :-)
Though the Koa is beautiful, I've painted her black, like my greatest influences Cliff Burton and Jason Newsted had. She turned out pretty well (did it myself) and must say: She looks much better now :-). I left the back of the neck and headstock Blank, So there's still a tiny bit Koa showing through the finish.
I haven't got a Digicam, but will post some new pictures ASAP
Title: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: FC Bass on August 03, 2007, 09:54:33 AM: Hah! New pictures :-)

(http://alembic.com/club/messages/411/42687.jpg)

(http://alembic.com/club/messages/411/42688.jpg)

(http://alembic.com/club/messages/411/42689.jpg)

(http://alembic.com/club/messages/411/42690.jpg)

(http://alembic.com/club/messages/411/42691.jpg)

And of course, with a black cat:

(http://alembic.com/club/messages/411/42692.jpg)

Click here for a few huge Alembic pics (to huge to post here) (http://www.decoda.net/FCBASS/index_bestanden/alembicporn.htm target=_blank)

(Message edited by fc_spoiler on August 03, 2007)
Title: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: jazzyvee on August 09, 2007, 12:53:23 AM: Just a question about your mesa cab FC. Is the cab with the 4x10 and 1x15, a stereo cab? can it be biamped?

Jazzyee
Title: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: FC Bass on August 09, 2007, 01:19:21 AM: There were two seperate 8 ohm inputs for the 15 and the 10's, (as well as a mono 4 ohm full range input) But i've replaced them with a single Speakon connector since I like the full range sounds better. I'm not sure if the "new style" cabs has the seperate inputs though... on the Mesa site the inputs section looks like:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/42898.jpg)
I guess it won't be much of a problem to rewire the Speakons Here's the diagram I got from Mesa:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/42899.jpg)
To be sure shoot an email to Mesa, they reply real quick ;-)
Title: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: hieronymous on August 09, 2007, 05:08:47 PM: Nice - the black bass looks great!!!

My black cat likes my (not-black) doubleneck:

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/42925.jpg)
Title: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: dannobasso on August 09, 2007, 10:06:24 PM: See! Brothers of the Black Alembics unite! Nicely done my metal friend! Waiting on delivery of 2 black basses from the mothership. Maybe I should do some painting myself?
Title: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: FC Bass on April 22, 2008, 04:16:17 AM: Thanx!
I bet that the Mothership will do a much better paint yob, than manny of us here :-)
Some day I will send 83S2674 back for a refinish, so Mica can enjoy that beautiful piece of Koa again. :-)
(must have an original black Spoiler before that though...)

Spoiler in action:

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/51029.jpg)
Title: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: FC Bass on April 18, 2009, 07:20:28 AM: I forgot to post this one, especialy for Dano:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/63990.jpg)
"Blackened" If Mica reads this: Blackened will also be the codename for my new Custom. :-) The Flying V is a multiple years self made project of our lead guitarist, I had it @ home for a while when I was making adjustements to one of our multiple guitar stage stands (I'm a wizzard with stainless steel tubes) The Strat is a Squier Affinity I bought brand new for some recordings, relic proces started right after purchase
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/63991.gif)
The Aria is an '84 SB Black 'n Gold I, the same type Cliff used in the end... I keep forgetting details on the other bass (the one on the left) I was hoping to get some info here (I think I saw some topics with a similar model on this board) The cats are: Rocky on the left (3) and his mom Spijker on the right (4) I would not go near those guitarz unless the cats know and trust you :-) Joking of course, these are the cutest and friendliest cats in the world, together with Cliff (Rocky's brother, grey striped so he did not make it through the casting of this picture) Kids: Don't try this at home, cats love climbing guitarz... This "situation" was created just for the picture ;-)
Title: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: dannobasso on April 18, 2009, 03:01:13 PM: Let the legions of the opaque flourish!
Title: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: FC Bass on June 06, 2009, 12:28:22 PM: Let them do that indeed :-)

Here's a nice action pic from last week:

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/66068.jpg)
Title: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: dadabass2001 on June 06, 2009, 04:14:26 PM: Monstrous!
just the way we like it
Mike
Title: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: 57basstra on June 06, 2009, 06:50:43 PM: Excellent!
Title: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: David Houck on June 07, 2009, 06:38:18 PM: Tres Cool!
Title: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: FC Bass on December 26, 2009, 03:09:59 AM: Thanx! (better late than never) :-)

I've been experimenting with a web cam and Line 6 stuff, check it out on Youtube: Click here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NP7xEwbG_B8 target=_blank)
Download version with backingtrack here (http://www.painandgrief.com/aaa/fcbasssite/PWF/blitzbassws.wmv target=_blank) (78,5 MB wmv file)

Will record some other stuff with fresh strings asap.

and from this corner of the board: Best wishes to all!

(http://alembic.com/club/messages/411/74668.jpg)

Edit: Direct downloadlink for better sound: here (http://www.painandgrief.com/aaa/fcbasssite/PWF/blitzbassonlyws.wmv target=_blank) (77,3 MB wmv file)

(Message edited by fc_spoiler on December 26, 2009)
Title: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: alembicfan on December 26, 2009, 04:10:40 AM: Sounds good! Love the first 5 records of Metallica,awesome stuff!!

Best wishes
Title: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: FC Bass on December 26, 2009, 04:30:49 AM: Thanx!

Forgot this one: Click here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iv_UuOoWbOg target=_blank) Short clip with audio from our new promo cd.
Title: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: FC Bass on August 07, 2010, 11:00:35 AM: Got a "new" case this week:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/83976.jpg)

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/83977.jpg)
(and did some serious tagging)
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/83978.gif)
Now both my Spoilers can enjoy the luxury this Ken Smith cases offer. My other Spoiler came with a JustinCase, this one came with a Ken Smith case (also on this picture) If you have a Spoiler without case, I can highly recommend these cases. Great fit, nice thick + soft interior and very solid. They have a label that says "made in Canada" and I think Fodera also used/uses these.
Title: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: tmoney61092 on August 07, 2010, 07:52:28 PM: oh wow Flip, thats an awesome case! now time to get that Spoiler upgraded to a series 2 since you have the sticker already ;-)

~Taylor
Title: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: jazzboy621 on September 01, 2011, 01:50:52 PM: Awesome, Flip!!!!!
Title: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: FC Bass on January 28, 2013, 05:18:41 PM: A friend of mine made me two Alembic scripts (sorry I don't take orders, one-off only)
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/148873.jpg)
Total picture with the new "Graffix" sticker:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/148874.jpg)
The other one:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/148875.jpg)
Can you see which one is the original? Will soon be on my fretless :-) (Message edited by fc_spoiler on January 28, 2013)
Title: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: FC Bass on January 23, 2014, 01:14:43 PM: Some new action shots:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/187341.jpg)

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/187342.jpg)
Title: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: sonicus on January 23, 2014, 01:30:54 PM: Donder En Bliksem !
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Post by: FC Bass on January 23, 2014, 01:39:36 PM: :-)
Title: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: xero_tolerance on June 09, 2014, 06:06:15 PM: Bless you friend, keep shredding brother
Title: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: FC Bass on June 09, 2014, 06:29:59 PM: Thanx :-)

Here's a shot from last week:

(click for ultra large version)
Title: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: FC Bass on March 24, 2015, 05:40:45 PM: Teaser for the upcoming livevids: http://www.fcbass.nl/example-clip1.mp4 (http://www.fcbass.nl/example-clip1.mp4) :-)
(22mb download)
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Post by: jazzyvee on March 24, 2015, 05:55:57 PM: Sounds great Flip!!
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Post by: FC Bass on March 25, 2015, 05:11:24 PM: Thanx Jazzy! :-)

Updated the link, now 131 mb download (3 min clip, featuring a part of Orion)
Eventually there will be a +/-5 min promo made with this material :-)

After the promo is finished, I get all the material (55Gb) and will make some complete song clips.
The audio was recorded by a friend of ours and mastered in his studio, It's obvious Lars Ulrich wasn't present during that process. :-)

For those who don't get the joke, Click here (http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/lars-ulrich-is-to-blame-for-lack-of-bass-on-metallicas-and-justice-for-all-album-mixing-engineer/ target=_blank)
Title: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: FC Bass on April 13, 2015, 03:16:16 PM: Here's Orion complete, this will be deleted when the final version is done.
Then it will be uploaded to our official channel: Damaged Youtube channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/DamagedJusticeNLD/videos target=_blank)

Orion complete: Youtube link (https://youtu.be/WfNeLftrYfMURL target=_blank)
Title: Re: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: FC Bass on May 26, 2016, 11:31:54 AM: Orion link again:
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Post by: jazzyvee on May 26, 2016, 10:51:37 PM: Good playing Flip that more mellow parts gave me a chance to check out what you do on bass. :-)
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Post by: FC Bass on May 15, 2020, 12:26:57 PM: Thanx! :-)

This little rascal (again) on Youtube:
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Post by: FC Bass on August 18, 2024, 09:11:13 AM: Warning: Alembic torture... :-) Part of the "Killer Newsted downstroke series" :-)
Also includes ...and Justice for Jason/Payback for Lars, check time stamps in the description.
Title: Re: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: rv_bass on August 18, 2024, 07:11:43 PM: That bass sounds great! 😎🎶🎶
Title: Re: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: jazzyvee on August 19, 2024, 12:11:13 AM: Seems like your metallica tribute band has been active for a long time. When did the band start and how long have you been in the band?
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Post by: DistillaMatto on August 19, 2024, 05:56:42 AM: Thunderous and clear. Are you recording with an amp or a digital configuration?
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Post by: pauldo on August 19, 2024, 05:37:03 PM: Payback for Lars may be my favorite segment.
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Post by: FC Bass on August 20, 2024, 04:22:20 AM: Thanx! :-)
Quote from: jazzyvee on August 19, 2024, 12:11:13 AM
Seems like your metallica tribute band has been active for a long time. When did the band start and how long have you been in the band?
The band started when I joined and the band became a tribute band. (in august 2006, time flies...)

Quote from: pauldo on August 19, 2024, 05:37:03 PM
Payback for Lars may be my favorite segment.
Payback is good! :P ;D
Title: Re: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: FC Bass on August 20, 2024, 04:25:14 AM: Quote from: DistillaMatto on August 19, 2024, 05:56:42 AM
Thunderous and clear. Are you recording with an amp or a digital configuration?
It's recorded direct into the laptop with a Line6 Pod Studio GX interface, Pod Farm 2.0 Ampeg style model. (Daw = Ableton Live)
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Post by: FC Bass on September 21, 2024, 12:06:20 PM: On stage again for the first time in a little over a year (due to unbeatable Series II) :-)
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Post by: pauldo on September 21, 2024, 04:48:35 PM: The 4 string looks happy! :D
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Post by: FC Bass on August 19, 2025, 09:17:58 AM: Sorry to spam this four times, but I wanted it on the page for all 4 basses :-)

Metallica's Four Horsemen on four Alembics
Title: Re: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: DistillaMatto on August 19, 2025, 08:24:02 PM: My favorite was the snappy sound of the 1988 Spoiler. The Europa sounds more professional. The Elan has a nice wood grain.
Title: Re: 1983 Spoiler Koa 83S2674
Post by: jazzyvee on August 20, 2025, 12:51:06 PM: 19 years on and both in good nick it seems.