Author Topic: 85 Bocate Distillate [was: 85 Cocobolo Distillate] (Read 1397 times)

pas · « **on:** December 12, 2015, 08:01:51 PM »

This wonderful bass is in transit to me from fellow club member Trevor Lindsey - thanks Trevor! Can't wait to take it for a spin. My first Alembic, which I bought brand new and still have is an '85 Spoiler. I've been playing my SC Deluxe since '07, so perhaps I ought break out the Spoiler and reacquaint myself with medium scale, eh?

edwardofhuncote · « **Reply #1 on:** December 12, 2015, 08:59:02 PM »

Congratulations & Compliments. The first Alembic I ever played was a Distillate. I wouldn't be here today but for that quintessential moment.

moongerm · « **Reply #2 on:** December 12, 2015, 09:07:56 PM »

Sweet! Enjoy!

flpete1uw · « **Reply #3 on:** December 13, 2015, 03:32:56 AM »

Paul,
Your 85 Distillate could be my 85 Distillate's sister! If you don't mind what's the SN#? Mine is 85D3532. Love that Bass!
Congrats! Enjoy!
Pete

pas · « **Reply #4 on:** December 13, 2015, 07:58:14 AM »

Pete,
I'll let you know the SN# when I receive it. I also have an '85 Spoiler that I bought brand new all those years ago, so it'll be interesting to see how close all the SN#'s are. Interesting notes about the Distillate - equipped with factory installed d-tuner. Also, the laminate on the back of the headstock is zebrawood.

pas · « **Reply #5 on:** December 19, 2015, 10:49:24 AM »

Turns out the top on this is Bocate, not Cocobolo. Outstanding bass, nevertheless.