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.

Can't wait to see some nice pictures!

Love those Distillate's !!!

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

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

Double post, sorry
 
Greg
 
(Message edited by gregduboc on April 07, 2009)

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

nice bass! Im enjoying mine very much.