Author Topic: Spoiler 5  (Read 144 times)

fivestringdan

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Spoiler 5
« on: December 04, 2022, 02:12:34 PM »
https://reverb.com/item/63806573-alembic-spoiler-5-bass

I wonder if this is medium scale. That string spacing looks perfectly wide.

Update: Owner stated the bass is long scale.
« Last Edit: December 05, 2022, 08:02:15 AM by fivestringdan »

edwardofhuncote

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Re: Spoiler 5
« Reply #1 on: December 04, 2022, 08:43:08 PM »
I believe you're right about the spacing. This looks like a late-model Spoiler too... large AXY pickups, collet knobs, walnut pinstripes in the neck. Makes it difficult for my eyes to scale it. Probably medium-scale, but I wouldn't bet the farm or the Series I on it. I know of at least a couple long-scale variants. There was a Persuader 6 in long-scale floating around (euphemistically) for sale for a while.

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Re: Spoiler 5
« Reply #2 on: December 04, 2022, 09:56:58 PM »
But the price boys...the price. Regardless of whether its a medium or long scale that price can get one a lot more than a Spoiler within the Alembic line even at today's prices.

fivestringdan

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Re: Spoiler 5
« Reply #3 on: December 04, 2022, 11:17:41 PM »
Dis one! I tried to buy it when it was on reverb. It is long scale. I agree Brian, it's too much for an asking price.


« Last Edit: December 04, 2022, 11:21:48 PM by fivestringdan »