Author Topic: 81 Distillate in Walnut (Read 3123 times)

goop · « **Reply #30 on:** April 02, 2009, 10:35:18 AM »

I am not sure what the top is. Some members advise it is likely koa. not sure if it is a solid body. i am waiting for the serial number look up and will let you know.

gregduboc · « **Reply #31 on:** April 03, 2009, 02:58:01 AM »

Can't wait to see some nice pictures!

pauldo · « **Reply #32 on:** April 05, 2009, 02:07:27 PM »

Love those Distillate's !!!

peoplechipper · « **Reply #33 on:** April 07, 2009, 01:09:53 AM »

Mine is 81 1975, and I will put pics up soon...top is Bubinga, and I prefer the short horn too...Tony.

gregduboc · « **Reply #34 on:** April 07, 2009, 06:33:38 AM »

I'm love them too Paul!!
Hey Tony, I wasn't aware you had such a close cousin of mine.
Time to share some family pictures, right?

Greg

gregduboc · « **Reply #35 on:** April 07, 2009, 06:35:48 AM »

Double post, sorry

Greg

(Message edited by gregduboc on April 07, 2009)

peoplechipper · « **Reply #36 on:** April 12, 2009, 11:05:01 PM »

Sure, maybe tomorrow...I'm a real gimp at computer stuff, so we'll see how successful I am...Tony.

charles_holmes · « **Reply #37 on:** April 21, 2009, 06:48:43 PM »

That is one groovy bass! I just love Distillates!! Probably cause I have one too!
Hang low brother!

Chalie Holmes

gregduboc · « **Reply #38 on:** April 21, 2009, 08:09:51 PM »

Charles, thanks on the comment!! Impossible not to love Distillates!
I guess you gotta have one to understand it, right?

Greg

Enzo · « **Reply #39 on:** April 21, 2009, 08:28:25 PM »

Hey guys, the difference between the Distillate and the Spoiler are only those 2 switches ( cut/boost trebble/bass ) or there is more ?
I mean besides optical differences.

Enzo

adriaan · « **Reply #40 on:** April 21, 2009, 11:34:20 PM »

As far as electronics go, that's correct. The LED is only on the earlier Distillates - IIRC, they would drain the battery real quick.

As to construction, a standard Distillate will have the purpleheart laminates in the neck while a standard Spoiler will have a three-piece maple neck.

gregduboc · « **Reply #41 on:** April 22, 2009, 06:15:25 AM »

Enzo, sorry I can't help...
I know very little about the technical stuff on my bass. As you can see, when my bass was made, I was a single cell hanging around...!

Greg

tcube · « **Reply #42 on:** December 28, 2010, 03:35:53 PM »

I see that the pickups don't have Alembic engraved/painted on them. Is that the case with all Alembics of that vintage?

that_sustain · « **Reply #43 on:** August 08, 2012, 10:30:07 PM »

Under the bridge, there seems to be an extension. Is this one of the rare Alembic's with 2 sustain blocks?

wfmandmusic · « **Reply #44 on:** August 09, 2012, 12:34:35 PM »

nice bass! Im enjoying mine very much.