Adriaan,
 
    No worries, no offense taken.  Just wanted to clarify why I chose to go the route I did, that's all.
 
    On the flats and sharps, Mica told me they went with sterling silver wire.  Had they gone with mother of pearl, it not only would have been more difficult, but it wouldn't have come out as distinct looking.  Apparently, the inlays on John's basses weren't as defined in this respect.  Oliver also seconded this, and I've been relying on his sage judgment on all things Ox throughout the build process.  He even sent Alembic some pictures he had of John's basses to Alembic for me!  Thanks Oliver!
 
Alan

It's looking very good Alan!

Alan buddy,
you are welcome! It was a pleasure helping you with the fingerboard inlays and the general shape of the bass.
So now I have the problem where to find that small bunch of money to have its sister buildt, maybe the one with the V-headstock.
Do you know a good bank where I could get the money without giving a signature..... :-)
Oliver (Spyderman)

Oliver,
 
     If I knew of a bank that gave away money, I'd be there already! ;-)
 
Alan

Uhhhh... oh my.  I want one.  Badly.

I am always amazed at the high level of artistry in Alembic basses.
 
Wonderful bass.  I want one.

Guys,
 
     You can all get one.  Just dial 1-800-ALEMBIC and one can be yours!
 
     Seriously, the good thing about having this bass built is that anyone who wants an Entwistle Replica (well, a near replica anyway) can have one - the templates for the body are there, the inlays, etc.  Much work went into getting the body shape right (right, Oliver, Mica, Susan?), as well as the inlay font (right Mica, Oliver?).  Now that it's been done, it shouldn't have to be done again, and anyone wanting something similar can order one with ease.
 
All I can say is I can't wait to get it.
 
Alan

Major mile marker Alan!!!  Congrats!!!

Alan, Guys,
you are right.
Well I must seriously think about putting a sister besides Alans baby. So the V-head Spyder, exactly re-buildt, would be great.
Most of the difficult research is done; only the body shape needs to be overworked for the V-head.
Oliver (Spyderman)

Mica,
 
    Any news?
 
Alan

Any news on this bass amongst basses?

Well,
would like to know what is going on with Alans Spyder...
Any developments?
 
Oliver (Spyderman)

James is inlaying the custom spider webs.

Some of the in-progress shots:  

 

 

 

 

 

  Back in spray now.

So the bass is back in spray again, and mom is wondering if we should tint the finish slightly amber to emulate the finish on JE's personal basses. What do you think?