Small world: my former Spyder 8string FS in Germany.

[garyhead]

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 !

[BeenDown139]

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...

[BeenDown139]

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

[senmen]

Yeah stepped out of it. 
Too much money in EUR. 

Greetz
Oliver (Spyderman)

[jazzyvee]

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.

[BeenDown139]

 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 🤯

[BeenDown139]

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.

[senmen]

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)

[pauldo]

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!!! 

[senmen]

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)