Author Topic: Alembic Spoiler pick-ups, and refinish questions (Read 453 times)

benson_murrensun · « **Reply #15 on:** April 13, 2010, 01:34:08 PM »

The handyman's secret weapon: Duct tape! An STP sticker. Drill even more holes and call it weight-reduction.
(Sorry, I couldn't help myself. My Alembic is well-used and looks it. I guess I'm jealous of instruments in pristine condition.)

edwin · « **Reply #16 on:** April 13, 2010, 02:00:03 PM »

Hm, don't look at the back while you play? It's a bummer about the holes. A good luthier can drill those out and plug them. They can also probably repair the finish, although from the picture, it doesn't look too bad.My '78 Series I was a hell of a lot worse.

Whatever you do, don't use duct tape! You'll never get rid of the sticky goo! Gaff tape will work, but really, an STP sticker OTOH.... Ben, can't you hook him up with a nice Harley sticker?

benson_murrensun · « **Reply #17 on:** April 13, 2010, 02:10:57 PM »

I can get a Harley sticker, but my favorite is the one I have on my headless Stinkberger Spirit (covered with stickers and signatures) that says It's a sick world, and I'm a happy guy.
Now returning this thread to it's proper topic....

tictoc623 · « **Reply #18 on:** April 14, 2010, 05:34:14 AM »

Thanks for all the input. I guess I'll study on it a while. By the way, I read somewhere on this site about best Craigslist finds. I bought this bass on Craigslist for $300.00...

adriaan · « **Reply #19 on:** April 14, 2010, 05:38:32 AM »

That's quite a bargain!

sonicus · « **Reply #20 on:** April 14, 2010, 08:55:18 AM »

Perhaps a Ferengi deal !
You must have studied the Rules of Acquisition
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rules_of_Acquisition

Congratulations on a swell Bass.