[SOLD] Thinking of selling 82 Exploiter - Anyone interested?

[jwright9]

Anyone interested in an 82 Exploiter?
Great condition. No issues.

I could also use some help on identifying the top wood. Not 100% sure what it is.
Any thoughts?


Thanks

[edwardofhuncote]

Pretty bass!  I'll guess vermilion/padouk top. 

It would almost be worth buying it just for the facial expressions when I show up for a bluegrass gig... with an Exploiter.   

[hieronymous]

That's a Distillate/Exploiter, isn't it? Looks sweet!

[Mr. Bill]

Pretty bass!  I'll guess vermilion/padouk top. 

It would almost be worth buying it just for the facial expressions when I show up for a bluegrass gig... with an Exploiter.   

Take pictures and post them here. Ill also assume this is sold Ed?

[edwardofhuncote]

Take pictures and post them here. Ill also assume this is sold Ed?

No, not to me... but the half-hour I spent yesterday thinking about it was fun.   

[gearhed289]

Wow, Distillate/Exploiter. My dream bass! I would consider trading my regular Distillate, but I would guess that wouldn't do you any good.

[jwright9]

Pretty bass!  I'll guess vermilion/padouk top. 

It would almost be worth buying it just for the facial expressions when I show up for a bluegrass gig... with an Exploiter.   

Thanks! Those are good guesses. I could definitely see the possibility of it being Padouk or Vermillion.
Of those two choices, I am leaning towards Padouk.

Anyone else have any ideas?

Thanks

[edwardofhuncote]

Older Alembic literature often referenced Padouk, but at some point (late-70's?) that term was replaced with Vermilion.

According to the Wood Database, they are essentially the same wood: http://www.wood-database.com/african-padauk/

I'm guessing the disparity in common names is a regional thing.

[Zut8083]

The top is exquisite, but the back is also really pretty, as well.  The mahogany in the wings are fine mahogany with a really nice grain to them, in my opinion; they almost even look a bit Korina-ish to me.  Really a great specimen of an Exploiter.  Good luck on the sale.

[jwright9]

Thank you kindly Zut.

[jwright9]

Why are some of you calling this a Distillate?
Because of the electronics?

It is very clearly an Exploiter. I am a little confused.
Thanks

[adriaan]

Why are some of you calling this a Distillate?
Because of the electronics?

It is very clearly an Exploiter. I am a little confused.
Thanks

Well, it is. And it is not.

The electronics and neck recipe make it a Distillate, with the Exploiter body shape. There are also Spoilers with the Exploiter shape. It is what it is. 

[mica]

To clarify: There is not a model named "Exploiter" it is an optional body shape on any model.

[jwright9]

OK, thanks Adriaan and Mica.
That makes more sense.

What about this one?
What model is this?

[adriaan]

Electronics and neck recipe are those of a Spoiler. Should have an S in the serial number; the Distillate a D.