Alembic Guitars Club
Connecting => Swap Shop and Wish Lists => Seen on craigslist, eBay, and elsewhere => Topic started by: senmen on July 23, 2020, 02:40:56 AM
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Guys,
well small world.
My former Spyder 8 string with reverse string setup eE aA dD gG
is now for sale in Germany at No1 Music at a whopping price
of EUR 13500.
I had bought this bass back in time from Bass Central and had sold it back
to the US in 2006.
now it is back in Germany.
Link on Reverb:
https://reverb.com/item/34792714-alembic-the-spyder-explorer-8-string-bass-john-entwistle-2003-original-case?utm_source=rev-ios-app&utm_medium=ios-share&utm_campaign=listing&utm_content=34792714
Greetz from Germany
Oliver (Spyderman)
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Hi Oliver, I saw that last night and thought it might be your old one. Not very many out there! It looks amazing.
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Yeah would love to have it back but at that price?
When I remember the price I paid for it incl duty and tax
it was a real bargain.
Tom, I guess there aren’t that much of these around with the
classical string setup. Most I saw had the reverse setup with
Ee Aa Dd Gg.
BTW this one is Number 08 of 25.
My former V-head 4 string had been 04 of 50
Interesting that this bass found that this bass found its way
Back from the US to Germany.
Greetz
Oliver (Spyderman)
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well i think this bass passed through my hands at one point. i bought it in 2006 from a guy in germany who i think also had possession of that double neck ( fretless and 8- string) monster bass that i still see around from time to time.
i lost it in divorce, much heartache and grief that I'd rather not go into.
that is a stunning price. it'll be interesting to see what happens with it.
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Well then you bought it from me. I was the original owner.
The double neck you refer to is the John Judge bass and belonged
to Speicky from Germany at that time.
Greetz
Oliver (Spyderman)
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ha!
it's been so long since I've seen it that i wasn't sure that was the one. i remember that it had that unusual string setup.
that was one of the coolest basses I've ever owned. it played just like a 4-string and had the most awesome and unique sound that I've ever heard.
i really miss that old gal and I've shed many a tear about her since our parting ( the bass, that is). i almost thought about making a play for it but i just depleted my bass budget on another pretty awesome instrument so I'll have to move on even though it pains me greatly.
i used to gig with that bass. it caused a stir wherever we'd go. for sure 🤠
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small world indeed :D
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Guys,
I am currently in conversation with them about the bass.
Wish me luck, maybe it is coming back to me after
14 years.
Greetz
Oliver (Spyderman)
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well, when you're done with it, give me a shout, maybe we can make a deal and it'll be deja vu all over again 🤡
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Will do!
We will see how it turns out.
Greetz
Oliver (Spyderman)
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Threats great, hope it works out!
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Thank you Rob!
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My Hagstrom 8 is eEaAdDgG. I have always thought it was setup that way for thumb or pick style playing.
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Yeah ideal for pick playing. That is also how JE‘s 8 string Spyders we’re strung.
Reverse setup Ee Aa Dd Gg more suitable for finger plucking.
I think all the old rsp. classic 8 strings had the classical setup.
Greetz
Oliver (Spyderman)
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Well after a deep thought on this I will step out of this.
Too much money for a used Spyder.
Greetz
Oliver (Spyderman)
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Well after a deep thought on this I will step out of this.
Too much money for a used Spyder.
Greetz
Oliver (Spyderman)
But a New one is now $22,000 USD !
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arrgh!
I was afraid you'd say that. it looks like it is no longer for sale, so now i won't have to go out and do something to raise the funds.
i really stretched the budget when i bought my last bass and I can't take another hit like that this soon.
I've see other basses from my old collection around, first time I've actually had a shot at getting one back.
i think i'm rambling, time to sign off...
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just got a reverb email looks like it's back, i think the price went up ? 🤔
https://reverb.com/item/34792714-alembic-the-spyder-explorer-8-string-bass-john-entwistle-2003-original-case
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Yeah stepped out of it.
Too much money in EUR.
Greetz
Oliver (Spyderman)
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A lot of money in UK Pounds too.
Nice bass though and something that appeals to me on a pure indulgence level as there is no genre I play at the moment that would warrant 8 strings and a bass that stands out as much as this would.
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well if it makes ya feel any better, there's a guy selling what appears to be an authentic alembic 8-string bass bridge for cheap:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-VINTAGE-BRASS-ALEMBIC-8-STRING-BASS-BRIDGE/154074303847?hash=item23df8b4d67:g:1y4AAOSwpBJfUvk0
he's also got a pair of KT-88'S for $899 USD 🤯
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as long as i'm reviving old threads, looks like this one sold. i'd be morbidly interested to see what kind of deal got cut.
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Guys,
for reference here are the photos taken by No.1 of my
former Spyder 8 No. 08 of 25, now being owned by George aka geepee.
Photos courtesy of No.1 Music Germany.
Greetz
Oliver (Spyderman)
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Oliver,
It must be hard letting that go.
I have heard some of the stuff George is doing with that bass now. You should be happy to know that he is bringing the Thunder!!!
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Pauldo,
yeah it was hard but I have my principles not to buy anything back
that I once sold. Also, the price tag was really too high for me at
13500 Euros for a used Spyder compared to what I paid for it new
15 years ago.
But on the other hand when I see the price increase. 😎
Greetz
Oliver (Spyderman)