The control layout matches the Alembic Spoiler: Pickup selector (neck, both, bridge, mute), Volume, and Filter + Q.

The Alembic Exploiter's body shape, distinct from the Explorer, was likely named to avoid legal issues with Gibson.

Alembic produced a limited quantity of the Spyder bass with web inlay, distinct from the standard Exploiter model mentioned in discussions.

The active filter-based pre-amps offer vast tonal variation but can be overly adjustable, making it easy to lose a precise tone with minor adjustments.

Owners praise the bass for having no neck dive, describing it as perfectly balanced.

The positioning of Alembic basses can make the neck feel longer, potentially requiring players to offset the body for easier access to frets.

The bass's zebrawood finish is noted for its stunning appearance, highlighting the natural beauty of the wood.

To achieve a sound like John Entwistle, set strings low, play up the fretboard, and boost the treble to 10 while cutting other frequencies.

The Alembic Exploiter was prominently used by John Entwistle between the Fenderbird and Buzzard basses, highlighting its role in his transition.

Despite their quality, Alembic basses are less frequently used live, with owners often opting for other models like P-bass or J-bass for ease.

Alembic's Exploiter is often confused with the Explorer due to both names being used interchangeably, even in Alembic's own materials.

Alembic basses reproduce fundamental notes better than many other brands, providing a more accurate representation of low frequencies compared to Fenders.

Alembic basses' prices have significantly increased; their new prices have doubled since 15 years ago, and used ones have tripled or more.

Owners report difficulty in setting up Alembic basses due to their precision, with the instruments requiring careful adjustments for optimal playability.