I bought this Alembic 5-string Spoiler kind of on a whim and while I love many things about it, I have several other Alembics that make this one somewhat redundant. Mostly I have come to the realization that I am just more comfortable with a 34" scale length, which nearly all of my other basses are.
This bass is in exceptionally good condition:
- 1 tiny ding on the back, not through the finish
- Some play-wear patterns are discernible on the pickup covers
- Perfect neck - no divots on back of neck
- Flexible and powerful Spoiler Alembic Electronics - really noticeable when you switch from neck to Bridge pickup.
- Electronics configuration is volume / filter / pickup selector / q switch
- Tone from all-maple construction
- Frets in great shape, recently dressed, and plenty of life left throughout
- Gold Tuners are in great shape. No pitting or corroding. I did notice one small mark on the D-string tuner.
- The only defect I can spot is that one of the screws is missing from the electronics cavity. I will try to pick up a replacement screw before I ship this out.
- Bridge has recently been dis-assembled and polished according to Alembic's instructions. While not 100% tarnish-free, it gleams like a new bridge.
There's a Flickr album with more photos
here. Other vital stats (from
Alembic Build Card):
- body: Solid Maple
- neck: 5-piece Maple with 4 Walnut pinstripes
- scale: 32" medium
- fingerboard: Ebony 2.00 x 2.50
- inlays: Pearloid (plastic) ovals
- finish: Jet Black
- originally made for: Wils Musik, the Netherlands
- birthday: June 23, 1994
- Serial #: 94S8409USA
- weight: 11 lbs, 11.8 oz.
Bass will come with the pictured hard-shell case. The case has some scars on the lid and one corner is worn, but it's otherwise structurally sound and the latches work as designed.
Asking $2800.00 USD plus actual shipping (CONUS). I'm also willing to ship abroad as long as we don't run afoul of CITES or other international barriers, etc. Please contact me to coordinate.
I'm happy to answer any questions, either here or via my linked email. Thank you for looking!
Tom
