Author Topic: (x) 84S3132 (Read 140 times)

beasy · « **on:** June 24, 2006, 06:04:02 AM »

Hello all, I have enjoyed looking at your fantastic basses! I have seen an Alembic Bass for sale with the serial no 8493132. The serial No is on the fret board.It has two-a-side tuners, 3 controls and mini Toggle switch. I'm not sure what type of wood it is, looks like a dark red mahogany? What would be a reasonable price for this model? Need to know asap please before it's gone! Many Thanks Paul (Beasy) UK.

David Houck · « **Reply #1 on:** June 24, 2006, 06:53:13 AM »

Hi Paul; since you are in a hurry, I'll see if I can help since the Alembic staff are quite backed up at the moment.

The third character should be a letter and based on your description is probably an S, if you can check again to be sure.

If it's an '84 Spoiler, than the body is probably Mahogany. There should be a top body laminate as well; many from that period had Koa tops. If it's a Spoiler, then the three controls are as described here.

There are pictures of Spoilers . You can compare the bass you are looking at to these.

Generally, and roughly, on the used market a Spoiler in good condition goes for around $1,000 to $1,400 for a private sale. However, prices for used Alembics seem to be going up significantly recently, so my guess may be low. Dealer sales will be higher. However, UK prices for Alembics are generally much higher.

Hope that helps.

beasy · « **Reply #2 on:** June 24, 2006, 07:13:19 AM »

Many thanks Dave, I think you are correct that it is a spoiler. I have (I hope attached a photo) of a members bass, hope they don't mind. It looks very much like this. I think ?1200 is high, I was thinking that it was worth maybe ?700-800. I will go and look at it again and take some photos.
Thanks Paul

1960jimsr · « **Reply #3 on:** July 08, 2006, 08:57:05 AM »

I have an 84 Spoiler Exploiter does any one know what this might be worth?? 84S3439 is the serial# this bass was left to me when my brother passed on back in 93 and I do not know much about it other then it is a great bass. I play Dean guitars and me and my brother played in many a bands out here on the east coast including with members of the Billy Squire Band. Could some one respond and help me with info on this lovly bass.

David Houck · « **Reply #4 on:** July 10, 2006, 01:03:34 PM »

Hi James; Exploiters don't trade often, so it's hard to know what the current market price would be, but a very rough guess off the top of my head would be $1,500. But that's just a very rough guess; market prices tend to vary widely.

mica · « **Reply #5 on:** August 22, 2006, 06:54:30 PM »

Here's the details from the instrument file:

top: Flame Walnut
body: Mahogany
neck: Maple, 32 medium scale
fingerboard: Ebony with pearloid inlays
pickups: AXY
controls: pickup selector switch, volume, filter, Q switch, mono output
birthday: April 20, 1984
originally made for: Pied Piper, WV

One registered owner in WV in 1984. No other information is in the file.