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Title: Aussie Spyder8 pics at last
Post by: dnburgess on October 01, 2003, 04:23:18 PM

Last night I enjoyed the hospitality of fellow club member Peter Jonas. Took my Spyder8 and Acme B2 and B4 to compare with his Epifani 3x10. Also got to play Peter's beautiful 77 Series 1 as well as his Fenders. (http://club.alembic.com/Images/394/6164.jpg)

Title: Aussie Spyder8 pics at last
Post by: dnburgess on October 01, 2003, 04:26:15 PM

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/394/6167.jpg)

Title: Aussie Spyder8 pics at last
Post by: palembic on October 01, 2003, 11:24:44 PM

Seems to be very comfortable to play and to hold.
Wew!
 
Paul the bad one

Title: Aussie Spyder8 pics at last
Post by: senmen on October 01, 2003, 11:53:28 PM

Hi David,
again many congrats to your Spyder 8 and many thanks for the scans you sent to me.
The Spyders are great, aren?t they?
 
Take care
Oliver

Title: Aussie Spyder8 pics at last
Post by: dnburgess on October 02, 2003, 12:06:35 AM

Paul - yes it is nice to play - although very different to a short scale S1. My technique doesn't do this beautiful instrument justice - and it is very frustrating that demands on my time recently have meant that I haven't been able to play it nearly as much as I'd like.

Title: Aussie Spyder8 pics at last
Post by: palembic on October 02, 2003, 06:34:32 AM

Brother Dean, as long you have the willingness to learn and to start something new you have your entire live before you! Even as a bass-player and on 8 strings!!!!
 
Paul the bad one

Title: Aussie Spyder8 pics at last
Post by: valvil on October 02, 2003, 11:29:12 AM

Very cool David,  
 
but I wonder how did the cabinet comparison go? And what amps were you guys using?
 
Valentino

Title: Aussie Spyder8 pics at last
Post by: dnburgess on October 02, 2003, 03:46:22 PM

Thought you'd never ask...
 
There is no question that both the B2 and B4 have better bottom end (better extension and slam) than the Epi - which seemed to have a pronounced mid range.
 
We were using an F1X, SF2 and tube compresser into a Peavey 1400 power amp - 500Wpc into 4 ohms in a single rack space. Very nice set up.

Title: Aussie Spyder8 pics at last
Post by: valvil on October 02, 2003, 05:03:23 PM

Tube compressor, hmmm...I'm curious, what model would that be?  
 
Valentino

Title: Aussie Spyder8 pics at last
Post by: peter_jonas on October 07, 2003, 01:09:13 AM

Valentino,
 
The tube compressor is a TL Audio Indigo C-2021. It is a very recent acquisition of mine, and the jury is still out on what effect it has on the sound of the bass, and if it is a useful addition to one's gear in a stage environment.
 
I have not had a lot of time to sort this out, but I'll keep you posted.
 
Regards,
 
Peter Jonas
 
Ps: Sorry about the poor quality of the photo
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/394/6178.jpg)

Title: Aussie Spyder8 pics at last
Post by: dannobasso on October 07, 2003, 05:58:30 PM

The cab comparison is interesting. I actually use the B210 and the Epi 310 in my stage rig. In that config, the 310 is more pronounced and deeper. I'm using the F1X and a QSC PLX 1602 in parallel. I imagine that the 410 moves more air. DNB I'm sure that you'll aclimate to the 8 in short order. That's one hell of a great instrument to learn on! I enjoy the different scale and type of Alembics that I have. Each one has it's own voice and character. Seeing your Spyder make me want to change the strings on my Exploiter and dust off the typewriter technique. Congrats.

Title: Aussie Spyder8 pics at last
Post by: alembic76407 on October 10, 2003, 02:14:20 PM

ya, but where is the pictures of Peter's beautiful
77 Series 1, your 8 string Spyder is beautiful also, I would like to hear it.  
 
David T

Title: Aussie Spyder8 pics at last
Post by: peter_jonas on October 10, 2003, 03:32:34 PM

Here they are (the pictures).
 
http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/2882.html?1044651173 (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=8511)
 
It is a long and nice story how it has become mine. When the previous owner (my good friend Manfred) decided to sell it, he offered me first option to buy it, and I took up his offer.  Although the ownership has changed, the bass has remained in the family.
 
It is now tuned as a standard bass, and it is still in fantastic shape.
 
Peter