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

[senmen]

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)

[gearhed289]

Hi Oliver, I saw that last night and thought it might be your old one. Not very many out there! It looks amazing.

[senmen]

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)

[BeenDown139]

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.

[senmen]

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)

[BeenDown139]

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 🤠

[elwoodblue]

small world indeed 

[senmen]

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)

[BeenDown139]

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 🤡

[senmen]

Will do!
We will see how it turns out. 
Greetz
Oliver (Spyderman)

[rv_bass]

Threats great, hope it works out!

[senmen]

Thank you Rob!

[keith_h]

My Hagstrom 8 is eEaAdDgG. I have always thought it was setup that way for thumb or pick style playing.

[senmen]

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)

[senmen]

Well after a deep thought on this I will step out of this.
Too much money for a used Spyder. 

Greetz
Oliver (Spyderman)