Author Topic: 85 Pursuader on e-bay (Read 146 times)

flpete1uw · « **on:** December 03, 2011, 06:12:09 AM »

From what I can tell the Pursuader has P/Jazz sounding pickups installed. I have a P-Bass now but looking for the Alembic sound, to which I so want to move up to. Any thoughts on this Spoiler little brother? http://www.ebay.com/itm/1985-Alembic-Pursuader-/220906608763?pt=Guitar&hash=item336f0f587b

cozmik_cowboy · « **Reply #1 on:** December 03, 2011, 07:17:24 AM »

I can assure you, Peter, the P-J shaped Alembic p/ups will not sound like your Fender! As to other aspects, as you noticed the Persuader shares the Spoiler body, which is my personal favorite - but this one has a proper crown headstock instead of a cone; if I had any disposable income right now, I would be bidding. I'd say go for it, and good luck. If you win the auction, report back (with lots of pictures).

Peter

wookie · « **Reply #2 on:** December 03, 2011, 07:29:36 AM »

I'll second that. I've got a Spoiler and I love it. the Persuader (I had one of those too) has a little different electronics but still pretty cool. If you have the dollars go for it, but these things can get pricey. The crown headstock rules btw.

flpete1uw · « **Reply #3 on:** December 07, 2011, 11:24:28 AM »

In contact with the seller asking for the serial # which he came back with 35p3559. I ask back if it was 85P3559 as per usual Alembic SN#'s. He double checks and responds 35P3559. SN# located in the cavity cover? Any ideas I do have a bid on it? Thanks for any insight.

elwoodblue · « **Reply #4 on:** December 07, 2011, 05:20:25 PM »

Sometimes the serial stamps don't take completely,
I bet the first three is an eight that was stamped shallow on one side.
[ I had a '78 bass, was hoping it was a '73 .

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speicky · « **Reply #5 on:** December 08, 2011, 12:56:15 AM »

if it is SN 85P3559, there was a lookup in the past.. here. hope this helps

Christian

flpete1uw · « **Reply #6 on:** December 09, 2011, 06:05:39 PM »

Didn't get her. But learned alot about E-Bay auctions. She would have perfect for me. Oh well. Thank you everyone for all your input. This is truly a great board.