Author Topic: Wanted: Distillate (Read 433 times)

csissom · « **on:** May 01, 2006, 03:56:34 PM »

I am seriously looking for a Distillate 4 string medium scale bass. If you have one in the closet, dust it off and sell it to me! If one doesn't show up, I might consider something with similar features.

Thanks!
Curt

ajish4 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 24, 2006, 07:33:00 PM »

Hey Curt,

If you are STILL LOOKING, here's one!!!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Alembic-Distillate-Bass_W0QQitemZ7417821551QQcategoryZ4713QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

pas · « **Reply #2 on:** May 26, 2006, 06:49:24 AM »

The ad says it is a long scale...that would be unusual, as most distillates are medium scale. Probably worth verifying.

adriaan · « **Reply #3 on:** May 26, 2006, 07:08:14 AM »

It also has the longer upper horn that improves the balance, so it might well be long scale.

jagerphan84 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 26, 2006, 08:11:46 AM »

The picture of the build record does say DLSB, which I would guess means Distillate long scale bass. I could be wrong, of course.

csissom · « **Reply #5 on:** May 26, 2006, 01:36:18 PM »

Yes, I am definitely still looking.

And that sure is a beautiful Distillate, but I am really looking for a medium scale.

And yes, I am pretty sure LSB stands for long scale bass.

By the way, I don't think the longer upper horn is just for the long scale (although it would certainly help with the balance). I have seen that longer upper horn on every Distillate I have seen after about 1985, even on the medium scales.

So anyway, I guess I am STILL looking, so let me know if you spot any more of them.

Thanks,
Curt

southpaw · « **Reply #6 on:** May 30, 2006, 11:52:53 AM »

Curt is correct, the longer upper horn was added in the mid 80's for better balance. My '86 Distillate is medium scale and it has the longer horn.

southpaw · « **Reply #7 on:** May 30, 2006, 11:57:56 AM »

sorry, double post.

(Message edited by southpaw on May 31, 2006)

csissom · « **Reply #8 on:** June 01, 2006, 10:08:19 PM »

OK, you can call off the search. I am no longer in need of a Distillate... beacause... I just purchased one!! And it is due to be here with me on Monday!

And I might add, hooking up with this bass, which appears to be exactly what I was looking for, was a direct result of this posting, and all the good folks here at the club.

So thanks everyone!

Curt

southpaw · « **Reply #9 on:** June 02, 2006, 02:05:18 PM »

Congrats Curt! Don't forget to share the details with us (year, wood, history...) and lots of pictures.

csissom · « **Reply #10 on:** June 02, 2006, 04:17:07 PM »

Thanks Southpaw!

What I can tell you so far, is that it is a 1986 model with walnut top, mahogany body, maple/purpleheart neck. It is pretty much a standard Distillate, which is exactly what I wanted. And yes, I have a digital camera here that doesn't get near enough use, waiting for the arrival of the bass. So watch the showcase!

Curt

ajish4 · « **Reply #11 on:** June 03, 2006, 04:40:31 PM »

Hey Curt!

Congratulations!

csissom · « **Reply #12 on:** June 05, 2006, 03:34:35 PM »

It's here!

ajish4 · « **Reply #13 on:** June 05, 2006, 08:13:53 PM »

C'mon Curt,

SHOW US SOME PICTURES!
Share the details!

Where did you find her?

2400wattman · « **Reply #14 on:** June 05, 2006, 11:42:14 PM »

That was my bass. I'm a 34 scale guy and I just prefer 34 scale basses so I never really saw myself using it. So it would be sitting around doing nothing but collecting dust. NOT COOL! So, I got lucky that I did not have to put it on e-bay. I figured that since I bought my Series 1 off another member here that was the thing to do before you post it on e-bay. Curt's e-mail to me states that it is everything and more to him and that's what it's about to me. Dig in Curt!