The Spyder Bass-Utterly Surprising. Entwhistle Was No Fool

[sonofa_lembic]

On the whim of adding something to my quiver of basses I had never owned before, or ever wanted to own before, I decided to take advantage of the opportunity to buy a mint condition Limited Edition John Entwhistle Spyder bass.  Boy was I pleasantly surprised!
Let me just list the high points:
-Probably the best sounding Alembic I have ever owned
-Balances beautifully
-Not nearly as heavy as I had imagined
-Not nearly as big as I had imagined (except for headstock)
-Sits perfectly on you knee when playing seated
-My favorite feature?.It has a built in armrest!
-Makes people in the audience freak, and ask you to use That bass on every song
All I can say is I am overjoyed with my purchase, and for those of you out there on the fence about owning one, take the plunge!

[sonicus]

IS  it the  Series Electronics version  ?  
 
Wolf

[mica]

I know, right? It looks pointy in all the wrong places, but it balances great! Did you find that the attack is increased on this bass? That's MY favorite feature of it. To me, the combination of woods makes the fastest attack of any I've heard on an Alembic.

[sonofa_lembic]

[sonofa_lembic]

Anniversary electronics.  My absolute favorite.  
Mica, I have always loved walnut cores.  They have great depth of tone, and with the maple top and back, the bass is the attack machine!  You know me, I rarely smile, but doesn't this picture on the gig this week tell all? Who can't help but smile when you have a built in arm rest like on a '57 Chevy?

[sonicus]

Das picture  ist Kool !    Congratulations my friend !  
 
 Wolf

[sonofa_lembic]

Danke Wolf!

[mica]

Trevor - I love your smile! I'm gonna tell mom to come and see that grin!

[susan]

I've seen you smile plenty of times...just not in pictures ;-)

[susan]

Yes Entwistle loved to rest his arm on the rear Fin. That's why when I designed the Dragon Wing for him... it had that all important arm rest.
 
FYI- Dragon wing balances in similar fashion hanging or in lap.

[sonicus]

Susan & Mica ,
When I get a confirmation from a gig with a signed  with contract ,  operatic  classically trained Female fronted Symphonic Metal Band  like Night Wish or Epica I will most definitely want a Series II Dragon Wing , I promise,  and I really am looking around for that Band as much as I like my  bay area jam style bands .    
 
Wolf  
 LOL !

[dinan]

Congrats on the awesome bass and on getting one with the outrageous V peg head!  
 
I have a Spyder (also with a V) and it is without question my favorite Alembic followed by the Dragon Wing. The Spyder has sustain for days and thunders.  
 
Susan: Did Entwistle have the first Dragon Wing?

[bsee]

Exploiter body shapes are super comfortable to play! A bit of a pain to transport, but well worth it.

[sonofa_lembic]

Susan, I guess you have seen me smile a bunch.  Every time I got a new Alembic for sure.  That would be about 50 times by now!  There is still nothing that comes close to the joy a great Alembic instrument brings.  Without a doubt the best tool for the job.

[sonofa_lembic]

Yes, transportation is an issue.  Everyone thought I had a double neck bass in that huge case.  Fortunately I may have found a gig bag that will fit my bass.  I ordered it, but will have to see if it truly fits when it gets here.  If not, does anyone know of a bag that will fit?