Author Topic: 1986 Spoiler (Read 316 times)

bean · « **on:** March 16, 2005, 04:38:58 AM »

Ever since I started out as a bass player, some 25+ years ago, I've had an Alembic on my wishlist. Somehow I never got around to gather the money needed....and when I at times had the money, something else always got in between. That's life I guess.
Today, however, I can titulate myself an Alembic owner as I just a few days ago got presented with an offer I just couldn't resist! A REAL bargain! This beauty is now mine and already #1 in my collection. She sings! Oh, man how she sings!

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bean · « **Reply #1 on:** March 16, 2005, 04:46:20 AM »

Another pic

David Houck · « **Reply #2 on:** March 16, 2005, 06:02:52 AM »

Welcome Bjorn, and congrats on a nice quilted Maple Spoiler!

dadabass2001 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 16, 2005, 11:13:58 AM »

Indeed welcome Bjorn!
There appear to be a couple of different types of quilting in your top wood, some areas look more bubbly than others. It's another beautiful example of Alembics superb craftsmanship.
Mike

bean · « **Reply #4 on:** March 16, 2005, 01:12:33 PM »

Thank you all for the warm welcome! Feels real good to be a certified member of the community at last.
As always, pictures do no justice to the instrument. This one is a real shapeshifter. It looks very different depending on from which angle you view it and how the light falls on it, but I guess that goes for most tops like this one.
I'm no wood expert and I'm curious about what the core is made of. I'll try to get a picture of the flipside and post it here. Maybe one of you guys can enlighten me.
Thanx again and all the best to you all.

edit: It pays off to read through the info on this site

. According to the products page, the core is mahogany. Makes sense

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mauibassplayer · « **Reply #5 on:** March 17, 2005, 05:02:12 PM »

Welcome to the family Bean, I have a 1986 Spoiler as well. Mine has a Bocata top and Walnut back. My neck is a 3 piece Maple. I play my Spoiler through a SWR 350 head and into a SWR 4x10 cabinet.

bean · « **Reply #6 on:** July 23, 2005, 02:02:59 PM »

Hello all!
I've been using my Alembic on stage for 4 months or so now and I just can't find words to express how pleased I am with this instrument! It makes my job a whole lot more fun and easier. This bass responds in a way I've never experienced before and the sound is gorgeous. Cheers all you people at Alembic!

By the way, I use EBS bass systems. You should definitely check them out if you get the opportunity!
http://www.ebs.bass.se

David Houck · « **Reply #7 on:** July 23, 2005, 02:53:11 PM »

Hi Bjorn; I'm at your web site right now listening to the tunes. Very, very good !!! Very nice quality recording; great balance. Very professional! Nice horn arrangements. Nice vocal, nice harmony. I can hear some Earth, Wind & Fire influence. The bass is well balanced in the mix; tight bass lines. Some nice slap in the third tune!

bean · « **Reply #8 on:** August 21, 2005, 04:34:24 AM »

Thank you very kindly Dave!
We now have a new singer who has taken our sound to the next level. She's just amazing. We're about to make a new CD this fall and we're all very excited about it I can tell you. We've been working very hard to get the right gigs in the right places and now it seems it's starting to pay off.