Author Topic: Just took the plunge - awaiting my Spyder 4 (Read 501 times)

senmen · « **Reply #15 on:** February 13, 2004, 04:03:12 PM »

And here is Alan with his new Spyder!
Alan, welcome to the club.... :-)
(Is it ok for you that I posted you pic?)

Oliver

ajdover · « **Reply #16 on:** February 13, 2004, 04:19:38 PM »

Oliver,

Absolutely, no problem. I was having trouble getting the pic sized anyway.

Thanks!

Alan

senmen · « **Reply #17 on:** February 13, 2004, 04:26:26 PM »

Alan,
it fits really good to you!
So let?s wait and see how many other Spyder owners now will turn out here.....

Oliver

ajdover · « **Reply #18 on:** February 16, 2004, 04:35:07 PM »

This is for Mica ...

What gauge strings were put on my Spyder? I know they're Alembic Strings, but I normally use Rotosound RS66LC's (.40-.90). Wanted to know because I'm not the greatest at setting instruments up. If it's going to involve a proper set up job, it's better for me to take it to a professional, unless someone can give me tips on how to do it right myself.

Thanks,

Alan
Spyder 4, no. 7 of 50

bassman10096 · « **Reply #19 on:** February 16, 2004, 05:25:27 PM »

Alan,

It's a great looking bass. Something exotic about those Spyders. Congratulations and welcome to the brotherhood.

Bill

valvil · « **Reply #20 on:** February 16, 2004, 05:45:11 PM »

Hello Alan,

your bass was strung with 45-105 strings, so changing gauge that radically will mean having to have the instrument re-setup.
What you will need to do is to loosen the truss rods, because it's more than likely that the lesser tension of the 40-90 strings will make the neck bow backwards, the way it's set up now. If that's not enough then the bass might need a heat bend to accomodate the new strings (not difficult and nowhere near as scary as it sounds). When the neck is the proper position, then you might need to adjust the saddles for optimum intonation.

Here's a link on how to adjust the truss rods : http://www.alembic.com/support/care.html

If you do not feel comfortable making the adjustment yourself, by all means take it to a good luthier/repairman.

Valentino

ox_junior · « **Reply #21 on:** April 29, 2004, 05:07:32 PM »

I am the latest Spyderman now!!! Oliver, Alan, and now me!!!

Alan, I've had fun talking to you, but I just discovered this thread and your photo with your Ohio State shirt on. You're a cool guy and a fellow Spyderman, but my blood runs Michigan Blue, buddy. Points off!!!

Just kidding!! All Spydermen are cool, even if their football loyalties are misguided somewhat. Besides, the Spyderman song lyrics above made me laugh out loud.

Cheers! Mike (Newest Spyderman and dang happy about it)

dnburgess · « **Reply #22 on:** April 30, 2004, 02:55:28 AM »

Just for the record - I think I was the first Spyderman in the club. Not that I'm one to boast about it.

David B.

senmen · « **Reply #23 on:** April 30, 2004, 04:00:49 AM »

Of course David,
you are not forgotten..... :-)
When did you get your Spyder8?

Oliver (Spyderman)