Oliver,
 
What a beauty!  You must be supremely happy, and deservedly so.  I very happy for you, my fellow Who aficianado.  Take care, my friend.
 
Jeff.

Mica, Val,
any update?
Oliver

Mica,
any updates on my bass?
Many thanks for a short info.
 
Oliver (spyderman)

Amber vintage tint in place:
 

 
Which looks really nice. This picture is a bit more yellowy than in person. It looks exactly like a 1976 bass finish in perfect condition.  
 
Next stop - holes for the electronics!

MICA,
you thrill me!!!
Wow, this looks really great.
Many thanks.
Did you see my other thread regarding an 8string Dragon?
Or shall I send you a mail?
Oliver (Spyderman)

Nice.  Wish my Spyder had that same vintage finish.

Ditto to what Mike said. I never quite understood why the Spyders were natural flamed maple and not amber tinted bird's eye. Guess it's simply the difference between a tribute and a replica.
 
In any event, this finish is spectacular!

Wow Oliver, 30 years of aging in 1 day!  Your bass has passed through the Mists of Time.  It's almost older than you and it hasn't even been born yet!

Mica,Val,
before routing the holes for the 20th Anniversary electronics and the extra master vol and selector switch on the front horn would it be possible to take a picture with dummy knobs laid on the bass in its planned position so that we would have a chance to do a change before everything is routed?
Many thanks for your support.
Oliver (Spyderman)

Mica,Val,
another question:
would it be possible to do a fret inlay with TEARS FOR JOHN.
Plse let me know.
Oliver (Spyderman)

Oliver:
 
I saw your bass in person this afternoon.  You're going to be VERY happy.  The finish is just plain gorgeous!
 
Bill, tgo

Bill,
many thanks for the update.
You make me really eager to hold it in my hands.
 
Many thanks mate
Oliver

This is a nice top.

Oliver,
 
Why do you post here then send multiple emails to everyone on the same topic?
 
As you know we are a small company providing a great product as well as a great deal of service. There are many customers, pictures, inlays etc. to be attended to on any given day. This is in addition to general business phone calls not directly related to the instrument construction. In other words we are running a business. We can't always answer things the day they are asked.  
 
I myself was not in the office until Wednesday this week, that being said please consider the following:
 
The instrument has been fretted for sometime & since fingerboard inlays go on before fretting, it's too late without additional expense.
 
In regards to the knob placement- we had already provided you with mockups that you approved of, so the question was settled. We made a custom horn to accomodate the knobs where you wanted them. There is no room to put them anywhere else on the instrument.
 
While we could pull some frets to accomodate an inlay  this would be costly  with no discounts as it is labor. Though we always endeavor to handle things with great care, if the finish edge was damaged or the LED wire was severed in the process, we would not be responsible for the repairs since we are recommending against it at this juncture.  That would mean an entire new fingerboard and LED'S removal and installation. Do you really want to risk that?
 
Everyone wants pictures but there is a limited amount of time available for this. It is a consideration that no other company provides gratis. It is based on time available since everyone at this company is involved in the production of the instruments and they are the first priority. We can only continue this practice if everyone is patient and reasonable in their requests and expectations in this area.
 
Valentino

Guys,
the Dragon Wing is up for sale.
Plse see the For Sale thread.
 
Many thanks
Oliver