Author Topic: 5 String Spoiler (Read 384 times)

flpete1uw · « **on:** February 11, 2016, 04:38:09 AM »

If I wanted a 5 string this would be on the Radar.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Alembic-Spoiler-5-String-Bass-w-hard-shell-case-/161974791559?hash=item25b6732d87:g:PjgAAOSwFNZWu-Xe

Seems like I'm on the lookout again! Geez!

savuok · « **Reply #1 on:** February 11, 2016, 05:39:05 AM »

Unfortunately he does not ship to Europe

edwardofhuncote · « **Reply #2 on:** February 11, 2016, 05:41:31 AM »

Oh Wow... that could be a twin to my bass.

http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/197149.html?1425394010

StephenR · « **Reply #3 on:** February 11, 2016, 09:47:50 AM »

Already sold...

edwardofhuncote · « **Reply #4 on:** February 21, 2016, 06:52:00 PM »

I swear this is the same one...

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=272140886857&alt=web

Enzo · « **Reply #5 on:** February 21, 2016, 07:34:16 PM »

Yep, it sure is.

Bassman8416 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 24, 2016, 06:35:59 AM »

What do you guys think about this bass. Price, B string etc?

moongerm · « **Reply #7 on:** February 24, 2016, 06:48:09 AM »

I have a Spoiler 5 32 scale and it is very nice. The low B sounds great. You can use a typical long scale B string just fine. DR high beams are ones I like for it. I am thinking about selling mine to upgrade to a series but part of me is resistant because 32 scale 5 string basses are rare. Playing up in the high register is a breeze. Can't go wrong.

Bassman8416 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 24, 2016, 08:03:44 AM »

Pulled the trigger. Very excited !!!!

edwardofhuncote · « **Reply #9 on:** February 24, 2016, 08:17:34 AM »

Good for you, Craig!

Don't recall having ever seen a nicer Spoiler 5-string. That thing looks like it's in mint condition. It's remarkably similar to my bass... those three purpleheart laminates are a very nice bonus too.

Looking forward to pictures in the Showcase! =)

DanFrank · « **Reply #10 on:** February 24, 2016, 10:46:39 AM »

Congratulations! I just bought an '86 Spoiler this year and love it. Low B is outstanding (D'Addario ProSteels) and provides the bombs I wanted to accent my playing. I have a medium length neck (32-inch), which was also specified wider with 7-layer, maple/purple heart construction. Your bass is beautiful and I'm sure you'll love it the same. Greg provided me with a lot of encouragement too - he's a great consultant :-) All the best with your new baby!

Bassman8416 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 24, 2016, 11:27:17 AM »

Thanks guys, I will post pics when it arrives. I have owned a Spoiler 4 string 32scale...they take regular long scale strings right? I recall medium scale strings being to short?

edwardofhuncote · « **Reply #12 on:** February 24, 2016, 01:06:39 PM »

Yessir, regular long scale work fine. The added distance to the tailpiece makes up the difference. I use TI Jazz Flats (made for 34 scale) on mine.

I was counting up, and as long as I've been watching these, I have seen maybe five or six of these Spoiler and Persuader 5-string models for sale, one if them (the one Dan ended up with) twice. There's just a dozen or so in the whole Showcase section. I think the whole 5-string bass was just starting to catch on in the 1980's. Maybe Mica can shed some light on when and how that took off with the Spoiler/Persuader and Distillate platforms, or roughly how many there might be?

I'm 100% sure there's a thread here somewhere that our own Jimmy Johnson commented on using a Spoiler 5-string (or maybe it was a Persuader) to finish a tour after his #76AC418 was infamously stolen. Can't remember where it was... anyway, I've often wondered if that was his preference to the cone headstock began.

DanFrank · « **Reply #13 on:** February 24, 2016, 01:30:58 PM »

> I put long strings on my medium scale 5-string Spoiler and 4-string > Persuader=E2=80=A6.