Alembic Guitars Club

Connecting => Swap Shop and Wish Lists => For Sale & Trade => Topic started by: senmen on January 03, 2006, 10:23:15 AM

Title: Spyder 8string for sale
Post by: senmen on January 03, 2006, 10:23:15 AM

Dear All,
very heavy hearted but I must let my Spyder 8 go.
This is serial no. 8 (like 8string :-) ) of 25 total made.
It has the following features:
1.75 body thickness, flame maple top and back, walnut core, 7piece neck maple/purpleheart, 34??long scale, pointed headstock with gold gotoh tuners, oval mother of pearl inlays, brass bridge, single brass tailpieces, sterling silver spiderweb inlays, Anniversary electronics, red side LED?s, deluxe case.
It has the classical string setup e/E a/A d/D g/G.
This is ideal for pick playing but also fingerstyle playing is really great with this setup.
----------------------------------------------------
I have this bass since October 2004 and was only rarely played compared to my Spyder 4 string. The condition is really great, no dings or scratches or buckle wear on the back.
I think many people in here know me and you can trust in my words. As said before, I have to do this very heavy hearted due to financial problems.
I don?t have a digicam so I could send you only a photo done with my mobile phone cam. If you are really seriously interested I will try to loan a digicam somewhere.
Official retail in 2005 for this was USD 13500.
My asking price is USD 8150 plus shipping.
 
Many thanks for your attention.
Oliver (Spyderman)

Title: Spyder 8string for sale
Post by: speicky on January 03, 2006, 01:09:06 PM

Hi, Oliver,
 
I am really kind of shocked to read your announcement to let the 8string go. I saw you and both of your Spyders in D?ren during the first gig of WHO ARE YOU. Indeed, both Spyders are in exceptionally mint condition.
 
I cannot submit any reasonable offer to you, Ollie, (guess why :-)) although this Spyder really is a must-have. But I keep my fingers crossed for you, Oliver, and hope to see you soon, whether it will be here in the Rhein-Main-area or again in D?ren. All the best,
 
Christian (the faker)

Title: Spyder 8string for sale
Post by: senmen on January 03, 2006, 02:15:08 PM

Christian, Guys,
sorry to confuse you but I am most confused at the moment.
I cannot part with this bass. It really hurts.  
I have to solve my problem in another way.
So this bass is NOT FOR SALE.
Sorry guys if my mind twists around a bit.
Hope you understand me.
Oliver (Spyderman)

Title: Spyder 8string for sale
Post by: jet_powers on January 03, 2006, 02:41:52 PM

Yes, Oliver, you are easy to understand.... I too would have trouble parting with such an instrument. Here's to knowing you will find another answer to your problem.
 
JP

Title: Spyder 8string for sale
Post by: keith_h on January 03, 2006, 02:44:58 PM

Oliver,
I don't blame you for changing your mind. I would find it hard to part with some of my things as well.
 
Keith

Title: Spyder 8string for sale
Post by: smokin_dave on January 04, 2006, 09:46:13 PM

Hey Olie man,I don't blame you one bit.I know excatly how you feel and the only time my Rogue 5 will leave me is when they pry it from my cold dead fingers.I hope you figure out your financial difficulties and I feel your pain brother but you will over come.Godspeed.
 
(Message edited by smokin_dave on January 04, 2006)
 
(Message edited by smokin_dave on January 04, 2006)