Mike and Charles:
I'm unable to upload photos to the net at this time, but the Big Red Bass is a 91 Spoiler unlike most I've seen: Omega body shape, Crown 5 peghead, deluxe laminates, Spoiler electronics, 3A maple top with mahogany body. More like a MARK KING Deluxe with the Spoiler circuit and the traditional pickup locations. And of course, it's finished in see-thru fire engine red poly.
I found it (barely)used here in Nashville. At the time I was looking for a new bass and had found out what I'm sure most of us already knew: Since so many of the other builders all use EMG or Bartollini, they all sound alike. I came from a background (years ago) of classical music, and my Alembic was the first bass I ever found that was a 'lifetime' instrument on the order of a Steinway, a Selmer Paris sax, etc. While I love the natural finish on most Alembics, color moves me more, and the Big Red Bass just spoke to me. It stil speaks to me every day . . . PRACTICE ! PRACTICE ! PRACTICE !
