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Alembic products => Showcase => Spoiler Basses => Topic started by: dackstarr on August 28, 2010, 08:18:48 PM

Title: 1982 Spoiler 82S2352
Post by: dackstarr on August 28, 2010, 08:18:48 PM

Bought it a coupla days ago from Shelton Guitars.
 
http://www.sheltonsguitars.com/2010/6-1-10/alembic-spoiler-6-1-10.html (http://www.sheltonsguitars.com/2010/6-1-10/alembic-spoiler-6-1-10.html)
 
I cannot get over how I played all these years with substandard equipment. This bass has put me over a type a threshold only an owner can explain. Or maybe not. It needs a little work but I like doing It. Not sure what the added electronics are. A little different from other Spoilers I've seen. Ive got the knob on order and am going to do some fret filing this set off. Peace!!
 

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Title: 1982 Spoiler 82S2352
Post by: sonicus on August 28, 2010, 10:22:59 PM

I saw that Bass on eBay in Frederick @ Shelton's .
 Congratulations & Welcome  !

Title: 1982 Spoiler 82S2352
Post by: mario_farufyno on August 30, 2010, 03:40:13 PM

Welcome, Kirk.
 
I bet you have PU selector, probably two 3 position switches for Lows and Highs (boost, flat, cut), Master Volume and Low-Pass Filter with added Q switch. This is the secret to Alembic's versatility, take some time to learn tips on how to use it at FAQ and Must Reads. Enjoy!

Title: 1982 Spoiler 82S2352
Post by: dackstarr on August 31, 2010, 06:22:19 PM

Hey Mario,
After a little digging..There is the stock volume + Lo pass filter w/ Q switch and a 4 way pick up selector. Plus some infiltrators i.e an on/off filter type which accentuates high ends the more you turn it up with a boost toggle that is tied in to the board. Got the knob on order and may change out the upper hardware to black if I can find it.....peace