At the suggestion of Flip, here is my newest prize, dubbed Ruby Red.  (The 1989 custom ruby red finish Spoiler that I nabbed for $850).  The finest sounding bass I have ever played.  Welcome any comments on this bad boy.
 
Rich
 

Another shot of my Ruby Red.

Congrats!  Looks like it's in great condition.

First one I've seen with a thumb rest. How do you like it? Look cool.

Sweet!

Olie,
 
Rarely use the thumb rest.  Doesn't get in the way.  Don't want to mess with anything that came with the bass so I left it on.  The bass is a dream to play.
 
Rich

Beatiful bass Rich, Welcome to The Club. There was a thumb rest on  my Orion when I got it, I removed it and filled in the screw holes, it came out great. That red is stunning.
Any Alembic for $850 is a great deal! Congrats!

Sweet, very sweet.  Also, welcome to the club.
 
Ellery (Lowlife)

first spoiler w/ thumbrest, but not first Alembic we've seen..
 
http://club.alembicguitars.net/Images/411/23775.html?1145069176
 
This thread shows an Elan, as well as Keavin's ole' #12..LOL
 
--T

Does anybody have a guess at what a standard Spoiler cost when sold as new in '89?

Shot of the backside of my Spoiler.

Beauty!!!!!!

Beautiful!

Many thanks!

Not an exact answer, but around $1200 list in 1984   BTW - she is a pretty redhead  ;o)
 
Stephen
 
http://club.alembicguitars.net/Images/449/137320.html?1344599248