Author Topic: Spyder #17 SOLD!!! (Read 879 times)

ox_junior · « **on:** April 29, 2004, 12:55:07 PM »

After bidding away at that Series I Exploiter (the phantom Series II), it went over $5,000 and I still wasn't the top bidder. So....

I purchased Spyder 4-string #17 from Bass Central!

Beaver Felton (proprietor) mentioned that this bass has never been played. It was taken out of its box to be photographed, then put back in its box and stored until they ship it to me next week.

Thank you to Oliver (the mighty Spyderman!) and Alan D. for your special guidance on this choice.

Thank you to Mica, Val, and Dave Fung for clearing up the Series I/II issue on the e-bay bass.

And, (as long as I sound like an Academy Award recipient), thank you to ALEMBIC for making such a terrific instrument!!!

It's mine, all mine!!!

I will post some photos of it as soon as I get it, here and on my website (www.thewhoshow.com).

I will be putting my 1983 Exploiter/Spoiler up for sale within the week. Photos of that bass are on the website listed above. BSee, please e-mail me to discuss since you expressed interest first.

My deepest appreciation to all.

Mike Bisch

bsee · « **Reply #1 on:** April 29, 2004, 01:00:46 PM »

Well, damn, then I guess I won't get to even see the Spyder when I try to stop in at Bass Central on Monday.

Congratulations on what should be a fabulous playing bass for you!

ox_junior · « **Reply #2 on:** April 29, 2004, 01:24:37 PM »

Thanks Bob. If you're nice to them I'm sure they'll let you see it before they give it to the UPS man.

Can't wait to get it Wednesday!!!

Let me know if you're still interested in my Exploiter, I e-mailed you separately on this.

Thanks, Mike

senmen · « **Reply #3 on:** April 29, 2004, 02:11:38 PM »

Mike,
congrats to your decision to join the Spyder club. You will not be disappointed, believe me.
But beware, the Spyder is huge. I think your Exploiter is medium scale!?
So take care of the huge headstock and train your back well to keep the heavy load....

Oliver (Spyderman)

hollis · « **Reply #4 on:** April 29, 2004, 03:09:19 PM »

Very nice decision Mike. Can't wait to hear more about it.

ox_junior · « **Reply #5 on:** April 29, 2004, 04:06:39 PM »

(bowing) Thank you, thank you.

ox_junior · « **Reply #6 on:** April 29, 2004, 04:31:29 PM »

Bob (bsee), I tried to e-mail you a photo of my Exploiter but it keeps bouncing back for some reason.

So, for your convenience and the convenience of others, I posted a photo on the Swap Meet thread of my now-for-sale Exploiter if anyone wants to check it out. She's a peach!

Thanks, Mike

bsee · « **Reply #7 on:** April 29, 2004, 05:52:36 PM »

Thanks, Mike. I don't know what the problem would be, I have plenty of space available on that account. Did you get the message that I sent to you? If not, I will try to contact yo ufrom one of my other email addresses.

malthumb · « **Reply #8 on:** April 29, 2004, 06:29:19 PM »

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malthumb · « **Reply #10 on:** April 29, 2004, 06:30:22 PM »

I can sorta vouch for it having been put away in the box. I was at Bass Central a little over a month ago. They had several sweet Alembics on the wall. Not a Spyder amongst them. Musta been tucked away, all snug in it's box.

ox_junior · « **Reply #11 on:** April 29, 2004, 07:23:29 PM »

Bob, I did get the message you sent me. At any rate, hope you can see the Exploiter pic on the swapshop thread.

Mal, thanks for vouching. Beaver did promise this was kept under wraps, glad to hear it's the truth. Bet if it was out there on the sales floor, you would have had your mitts all over that bad boy!

MB

ox_junior · « **Reply #12 on:** May 05, 2004, 01:39:08 PM »

I just received my new Spyder bass!

Oh my goodness, this thing is a work of art. I'm almost afraid to touch it!

And it's HEAVY!!!!

Can't wait to plug it in and let 'er rip. Thanks to my friends who steered me in this direction. Pics to come!

Mike

keavin · « **Reply #13 on:** May 05, 2004, 01:49:32 PM »

BEEEEE very careful!,,,,, spyders DO BITE!!!!

ajdover · « **Reply #14 on:** May 05, 2004, 03:18:38 PM »

Mike,

Your reaction is the same as mine was after I received my Spyder and opened the case. All I could do was stare at it - It's still the most beautiful (not to mention functional) instrument I've ever owned in 27 years of playing bass.

And yes, it is heavy compared to other instruments. However, it also has other qualities which make up for the weight. Such as ... watching folks get out of your way when you have it strapped on ... seeing people stare in amazement ... hearing folks compliment the sound ... or surround you in a Guitar Center begging to play it ... or follow you around a Guitar Center when you move to the amp section .... or stand in awe after you plug it in ....

Congrats on the Spyder! And best wishes for you and your band. Rock on!

Alan

P.S. Oliver, it's all your fault! First you corrupted me, then together we corrupted Mike! :-)