Black Fretless Spoiler- Jason Newsted

[StephenR]

I played my Alembicized Modulus Quantum for 30 years with no q-switch and when I finally put in a 3-position switch I wondered why I had never bothered earlier. I kind of liked the 8dB boost that was always on but the variety of possible tones with the Q-switch is a huge plus, hard to believe someone would not want that option. The other thing I did to my Modulus that was really helpful was add the variable bass and treble controls, there was just enough room in the existing cavity but I suspect it was tricky to get everything to fit. The crew up at Alembic did a great job!

[rv_bass]

Thanks everyone,


I’m going to install the 3-position Q when they are available again.  I’m also thinking of converting the vol/vol/filter to vol/pan/filter (it already has the low pass filter). I ordered the harness online and will see if it fits.


I like the case it came with too.  Hard case with nylon coating and fitted inside to the spoiler body.  I also like the shape of it, more manageable than the big G&G cases.  I think it’s the original case that came with the bass, I’ve seen photos of other Spoiler/Persuader basses with the same case.

[StephenR]

Q-switch will be a nice addition and the new harness should fit, too.

The 83 Distillate I used to own came in a trapezoidal case similar to yours, it was a nice case. I also thought the shape was preferable to a rectangular case. One of the guitars I own came in a custom Mark Leaf case that is also trapezoidal in shape, really nice case, water- and air-tight with a built in hygrometer.

[rv_bass]

I installed the pan pre amp today with vol/pan/filter and new 1/4" jack and it works great.  Mica, thanks for sending it out so quickly, much appreciated!

[rv_bass]

Here’s a photo of the new pan preamp with vol/pan/filter installed




And I added ebony and gold wire knobs by David King

[hammer]

Nicely done

[hieronymous]

So cool! 

[rv_bass]

Here is what it sounds like, rough recording with an iPhone, so pretty low volume but you get an idea of the sound, played through a Barefaced Big Baby 2, trying for an acoustic bass sound.

https://app.box.com/s/cyjws9kbqqigd3i5hugnybi24tw2j6nl

[gearhed289]

trying for an acoustic bass sound.

https://app.box.com/s/cyjws9kbqqigd3i5hugnybi24tw2j6nl

Wow, nice job. Sounds really cool!

[rv_bass]

Thanks, gearhead.

I checked out the tunes on your link, King Crimson came to mind (among others), pretty cool!

[gearhed289]

Thanks, gearhead.

I checked out the tunes on your link, King Crimson came to mind (among others), pretty cool!

Hey, thank you! KC is a definite top 3 influence on the band. We actually have the same instrumentation as the Red-era band - singing bass player, guitar, violin, and drums. Except our guitarist uses a pedal for Mellotron parts. 

[rv_bass]

I like the album, Starless and Bible Black. Maybe I should name this bass, Fretless and Bible Black 

[gearhed289]

I like the album, Starless and Bible Black. Maybe I should name this bass, Fretless and Bible Black 

There ya go!