Author Topic: 87 Koa Spoiler 6-string #87S4552, crazy tight bridge spacing  (Read 156 times)

Steve in Florida

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87 Koa Spoiler 6-string #87S4552, crazy tight bridge spacing
« on: February 01, 2024, 01:47:34 PM »
Hi all!  This is my first post in The Club!   

I bought a fabulous 6-string 32" scale koa Spoiler, with tight string spacing.

It's kind of perfect for me... as I play more guitar than bass... so I have it tuned E to E like a guitar but an octave lower, which makes super simple, no thinking required, and chords are easy on it.

Also the narrow string spacing is kind of perfect because I don't need a "finger ramp" like a normally prefer for speedy playing... since the narrow string spacing prevents your fingers from digging too deep.

A bit of a crazy build I think, based on the string spacing.  But I think I can make it work!

Steve

« Last Edit: February 01, 2024, 06:10:25 PM by Steve in Florida »

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Re: 87 Koa Spoiler 6-string #87S4552, crazy tight bridge spacing
« Reply #1 on: February 01, 2024, 02:38:13 PM »
Steve,
Welcome to the camp!   Beautiful looking bass. 

Steve in Florida

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Re: 87 Koa Spoiler 6-string #87S4552, crazy tight bridge spacing
« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2024, 02:48:34 PM »
Thank you!

I'm a bit surprised, but this unique bass has at least one sibling... and it's for sale here at a nice price...
https://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=27647.0
(Thanks to Mica for pointing it out!)

Steve

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Re: 87 Koa Spoiler 6-string #87S4552, crazy tight bridge spacing
« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2024, 08:49:44 AM »
That is an amazing top.