Author Topic: Wanted: Spoiler 4 String (Read 304 times)

ampeglb100 · « **on:** July 03, 2007, 07:46:19 AM »

Hello-

I would like to find a nice, newer, excellent to mint condition Spoiler, 4 string, fretted, 32 scale...

Thanks,

Andy

afort@pacifier.com

ampeglb100 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 09, 2007, 07:39:26 AM »

Hello-

Just letting everyone know that I still am in the market for a nice 32 scale Spoiler...

Thanks,

Andy

artswork99 · « **Reply #2 on:** October 09, 2007, 08:38:43 AM »

Hi Andy,

Don't know if it's 32 scale but looks in great condition.

http://www.atlantabassgallery.com/basses.php?cat=0&cond=N

http://www.atlantabassgallery.com/bass_details.php?bass_id=569

Regards,
Art

bassman10096 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 09, 2007, 08:55:17 AM »

I talked to the guys at ABG about that Spoiler. They described it as in nice shape, with a bit of clouding of the finish on the backside. I'm 99% that it was a 32. It sounded like a pretty nice bass. I believe they might entertain offers.

2400wattman · « **Reply #4 on:** October 09, 2007, 09:10:06 AM »

I've checked that very bass out and it's a 34 scale not 32. There is some clouding in the finish but it's still a beauty.

ampeglb100 · « **Reply #5 on:** October 09, 2007, 09:52:22 AM »

I looked at that one too... Yeah, 32 is a must for me. Also, it appears that the pickups are mismatched if you look closely at the Alembic logo... I don't why that is.

Thanks,

Andy

ampeglb100 · « **Reply #6 on:** October 09, 2007, 09:52:41 AM »

I looked at that one too... Yeah, 32 is a must for me. Also, it appears that the pickups are mismatched if you look closely at the Alembic logo... I don't know why that is.

Thanks,

Andy

adriaan · « **Reply #7 on:** October 09, 2007, 11:27:22 AM »

Are you sure it's a 34? 32 is standard on a Spoiler. The upper horn on this one seems to join the neck at the same fret as on a 32 (21st). And the neck pickup is set further away from the neck than on most Spoilers.

FC Bass · « **Reply #8 on:** October 09, 2007, 02:53:58 PM »

There are some 34 inch scale Spoilers around (also in Holland) ;-)

2400wattman · « **Reply #9 on:** October 09, 2007, 06:49:29 PM »

I only got to play this bass acousticaly and that E string sustained better and longer than my old '86 Distillate(which is a 32 scale and sold it for that reason). This is a '97 model I believe(trying to remember the serial#) so it's definitely custom, as I believe they were discontinued as a production model way before this was built. I could be wrong though.......

2400wattman · « **Reply #10 on:** October 10, 2007, 04:55:31 PM »

I saw one at Guitar Center in Nashville today. It was hanging up high, time was limited so I did'nt get to check it out but this is wahat I could see. Seems to be early'80s, maple body maybe but I'm not sure. It was a light colored top wood though with a good amount of player's wear under the bridge p/up. It could use a good cleaning and they're asking $1699.00
A bit much I think for the kind of wear that's on it so if you're interested you could use that to chew them down a couple hundred or so. Good luck anyways!

ampeglb100 · « **Reply #11 on:** October 10, 2007, 05:36:49 PM »

I email Atlanta Bass Gallery and he said it is a 32 scale. Can you speak to more of it's exact condition from what you recall? Near mint, very good, or? Cloudying on the back of the bass - you mean like a scratching or a finish wear?

Thanks,

Andy

ampeglb100 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 10, 2007, 05:37:02 PM »

I emailed Atlanta Bass Gallery and he said it is a 32 scale. Can you speak to more of it's exact condition from what you recall? Near mint, very good, or? Cloudying on the back of the bass - you mean like a scratching or a finish wear?

Thanks,

Andy

bassman10096 · « **Reply #13 on:** October 10, 2007, 05:51:04 PM »

When I spoke to the guy in Atlanta (by phone), he described the finish on the back as having a patch or two that had begun to look lightly milky. Some of the older finishes get that.

bassman10096 · « **Reply #14 on:** October 11, 2007, 01:03:01 PM »

Not a lot of detail, but might be of interest: http://cgi.ebay.com/alembic-spoiler-70s-or-80s-vintage_W0QQitemZ200161973726QQihZ010QQcategoryZ4713QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem