Cliff in Amsterdam:
 

 
Picture was taken in '84

Great find! I think I remember one bootleg from Germany '84 (maybe the Capn's of Crunch bootleg CD) where James introduced Cliff before his solo. James said Cliff was going to show off his new gear, or something like that. He must have been talking about the Spoiler. I will have to try and find the exact show...I always wondered which bass he was unveiling (Aria SB1000 or Alembic), but it must've been the Alembic.

Found a couple more pics of Cliff with his Spoiler:  

 

  (Message edited by davehouck on August 01, 2009)

A few more of Cliff with the Spoiler...Wish I knew the dates they were taken.

 

 

I found a few more pics of Cliff with his Spoiler. Hopefully this bass will show up someday!  

 

 

  (Message edited by alembic83 on May 18, 2010)

There is a ton of Alembic with Cliff pics on this video which is really cool but kind of crappy sound quality:

I can't wait for Mica to look up that serial on my Spoiler because there is a good chance it's Cliff's old one.

any news on that?
 
~Taylor

I know this is an old post but I think it goes here, this is a pic posted in the Metallica Official FB with Cliff using his spoiler:
 
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150380895260264&set=a.10150375682595264.349894.10212595263&type=1&theater

Cliff was the most amazing Metal Bassist. His technique was so advanced.  That picture of him with the short bangs in his eyes is an indication of Cliff having the Spoiler as far back as 1983.  This means he probably used in on 1984's Ride The Lightening.  Great lightening tone on that record, which has been remixed with added bass on you tube..thanks to Guitar Hero.  No complaints, here.

I'm pretty sure RTL is recorded with the Rickenbacker.
You can download the December 20, 1984 London show from Metallica.com: http://www.livemetallica.com/live-music/0,160/Metallica-mp3-flac-download-12-20-1984-Lyceum-London-UK.html
The spoiler must be on that recording, the above picture in Amsterdam was taken December 7, 1984.
Also Cliff's best solo (imho)

Very cool.  Thank you.

I found this other pic in FB  

I found this other pic in FB  

RIP Cliff. One of my biggest inspirations and favorite bassists, actually, my favorite tied with jason Newsted. and Pete steele. I really hope that that bass is found and returned to either Metallica or the Burtons.

They posted this one on the Metallica FB page to remember Cliff on his's 53th birthday.
The lightning is not very good, but the the peghead is clearly Alembic  
 


 
 
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