(x) 88S5186 Spoiler 1988

Started by Bokkie, April 25, 2020, 05:17:25 AM

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Bokkie

Hi all,

I'm new here. Since a couple of months I'm the proud owner of a Spoiler, build in 1988 (according to the s/n.?).
I'm from The Netherlands and I think it also was originally sold in the Netherlands (there's a sticker from the shop, BassConnection, on the back of the headstock).
The body is Walnut burl, I was told by the previous owner. He also added a 'kill-switch' to the body, to prevent the battery from running dead, I suppose. I think the rest of the bass is still original.

Last week a local luthier has done a very fine job of the fixing the sharp edges and polishing of the frets.
I'll try to attach some pictures.

It plays very well, I do own a couple of very good other basses, but keep grabbing the Spoiler....😄

Can you provide me with the details of this Spoiler?

Regards, Jouke

growlypants

I used to think I was indecisive, but now I'm not so sure.

hammer

That's an exceptional top you have on you Spoiler. Most of the ones I've seen are fairly plain, but yours is absolutely incredible.

mica

Here's what I can tell you about this bass:

serial number: 88S5186
top: Figured Walnut
accent: none
body: Mahogany
neck: Maple
scale: 32" medium
fingerboard: Ebony
inlays: Pearloid (plastic) ovals
pickups: Alembic AXY
electronics: "Spoiler" volume, filter, 2-position Q-switch, 4-position rotary pickup selector switch, mono output
birthday: not recorded but likely in December 1988
originally made for: Wils Musik, The Netherlands

jazzyvee

Welcome to the world of alembic. We have a long time member here from the Netherlands who is also lover of spoiler basses. He plays with Damaged Justice, a metallica tribute band. Im sure you will hear from him once he senses a spoiler. 😂👍🏾😁
The sound of Alembic is medicine for the soul!
http://www.alembic.com/info/fc_ktwins.html

Bokkie

Thank you Mica, for listing the details of this Spoiler!! 👍🏽👍🏽

FC Bass

Spoiler? :-)

Congrats and welcome to the crazy Walnut top club!
Damaged Justice, Dutch 'tallica tribute: Facebook, Youtube

'83 Spoiler
'88 Spoiler
'99 Orion 5 fretless
'10 Elan 5
'23 Series II Europa 5

Bokkie

Quote from: FC Bass on August 26, 2020, 07:59:39 AM
Spoiler? :-)

Congrats and welcome to the crazy Walnut top club!

Thanks Flip! 👍🏽