Welcome Scott, first, probably a good idea to go back and modify your post to hide your email address from the open forum. You have the option in your profile to let other Club Members email you or not.
Let's see if we can sort out what seems to be happening with your new-to-you Spoiler. Here is a thread describing the functions of Spoiler controls,
https://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=280.0 but to save you the clicks, Spoiler basses came with a volume pot, a lowpass filter, a Q-switch and a pickup selector switch.
Tell us what your bass is doing, or not doing, and we'll try to get you sorted out.
