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senmen

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New Discovery - John Entwistle Spyder 8String with Graphite Neck (now owned by Warwick)
« on: October 13, 2013, 01:46:17 AM »
Dear All, I remember last year that I received an inquiry from Mica asking me if I know details about an 8string Spyder formerly owned by JE that now is in the posession by Mr. Wilfer of Warwick and as the bass was not in a playable condition he planned to restore it. Well completely forgot about that and now I see two photos popping up here in Germany showing that particular Alembic after restoration (?). It has a graphite neck but what makes me wonder is the neck through portion. Looks a bit strange and not that Alembic like to me. What do you think?

 (photo courtesy by O.B.)

 (photo courtesy by C.D.) Greetz Oliver (Spyderman)
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elwoodblue

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New Discovery - John Entwistle Spyder 8String with Graphite Neck (now owned by Warwick)
« Reply #1 on: October 19, 2013, 02:52:57 AM »
Drooool...wow !
It looks right to me, considering the neck is molded instead of carved.
It would be nice to see the back .
 
That looks so playable for an 8.
Thanks for posting those.
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senmen

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New Discovery - John Entwistle Spyder 8String with Graphite Neck (now owned by Warwick)
« Reply #2 on: July 06, 2014, 12:55:48 AM »
And here is an Extreme rare Photo of John playing this particular bass.  First time ever I have seen a live photo
Of it.  
Oliver (Spyderman)
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senmen

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Re: New Discovery - John Entwistle Spyder 8String with Graphite Neck (now owned by Warwick)
« Reply #3 on: April 26, 2020, 05:31:33 AM »
Guys,
I found another superrare photo of the Macassar Spyder 8string.
Being in the posession of Warwick nowadays it seems not to be
in best condition.


Greetz
Oliver (Spyderman)
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Re: New Discovery - John Entwistle Spyder 8String with Graphite Neck (now owned by Warwick)
« Reply #4 on: April 26, 2020, 05:30:39 PM »
Dusty, what a shame... Instruments are meant to be in musicians hands, being played.
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Not just a bass, this is an Alembic!

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Re: New Discovery - John Entwistle Spyder 8String with Graphite Neck (now owned by Warwick)
« Reply #5 on: March 27, 2021, 08:22:49 AM »
Guys,
as promised here more photos of the JE 8string Spyder in Macassar. 
Photos courtesy of H.H. and Th.
Have fun. 


Oliver (Spyderman)
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Re: New Discovery - John Entwistle Spyder 8String with Graphite Neck (now owned by Warwick)
« Reply #6 on: March 27, 2021, 08:25:52 AM »
And more. 


Greetz
Oliver (Spyderman)
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Re: New Discovery - John Entwistle Spyder 8String with Graphite Neck (now owned by Warwick)
« Reply #7 on: March 27, 2021, 08:29:04 AM »
And more. 


Greetz
Oliver (Spyderman)
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senmen

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Re: New Discovery - John Entwistle Spyder 8String with Graphite Neck (now owned by Warwick)
« Reply #8 on: March 27, 2021, 08:30:52 AM »
And a few more. 


Greetz
Oliver (Spyderman)
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Re: New Discovery - John Entwistle Spyder 8String with Graphite Neck (now owned by Warwick)
« Reply #9 on: March 27, 2021, 10:10:40 AM »
Breath  taking ! I hope that all is well Oliver !
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senmen

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Re: New Discovery - John Entwistle Spyder 8String with Graphite Neck (now owned by Warwick)
« Reply #10 on: March 27, 2021, 11:22:59 AM »
Sonicus,


all well here.  Thank you!!


Stay healthy mate!
Greetz
Oliver (Spyderman)
« Last Edit: March 27, 2021, 11:57:36 AM by senmen »
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Re: New Discovery - John Entwistle Spyder 8String with Graphite Neck (now owned by Warwick)
« Reply #11 on: March 27, 2021, 11:33:15 AM »
:) Es erfreuet mich . Erste  Klasse ! :)
Bleib gesund !
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Re: New Discovery - John Entwistle Spyder 8String with Graphite Neck (now owned by Warwick)
« Reply #12 on: March 27, 2021, 11:46:20 AM »
Beautiful bass, bet it sounds amazing, and probably pretty heavy with all of that nice ebony!  :)
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Re: New Discovery - John Entwistle Spyder 8String with Graphite Neck (now owned by Warwick)
« Reply #13 on: March 06, 2023, 09:31:26 AM »
Good lord is that thing gorgeous!
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Re: New Discovery - John Entwistle Spyder 8String with Graphite Neck (now owned by Warwick)
« Reply #14 on: March 06, 2023, 12:20:22 PM »
Are those just finish cracks ar rhe base of the neck or was their structural damage (did Pete get his hands on it?!)
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