Alan,
 
I suspect the benefits of owning this bass will outweigh any negative qualities, should I ever find any.
 
I hope everyone gets out of my way!!!
 
Thank you for your support during the buying process.
 
And speaking of corruption...you seem to have corrupted him with all this talk of Ohio State Football!  Now you've scared him off!
 
Keavin - I hope this Spyder DOES bite....any soundman who tries to defeat me and my mighty tone!
 
MB

 
 
(Message edited by ox junior on May 06, 2004)

Brother Mike,
 
I played the Spyder at Ollie's place a couple of weeks ago. Really very balanced. Question of weight ...well ...I'm rather used to it seen the habit of playing Bonnie for the last 8 years. I think Bonnie (and Jan the River ones Marylin) are even heavier.
I don't mind ...it's a question of holding youself up and straight.
 
Paul TBO

congratulations i bet she is really nice

Brother Paul the Baddie,
 
It's true - when you pick it up out of its case, your first thought is, Man, that's heavy!.  Then when you strap it on and start playing, you kinda forget that.  The balance really is spectacular.  It's the sheer size that's intimidating - you just have to plan ahead when moving about - and better hope that people get out of your way.  Since all I have to do is stand still and thunder away, this should be simple.
 
She ain't heavy, she's my Spyder.
 
Mint, she is really nice indeed.  I plugged her in for the first time last night and she ROARED right out of the gate.  I was blown away, so were my bandmates.
 
In lieu of giving her a specific female name, I thought her name should be a little more ambiguous yet Entwistle-related, humorous, as well as something that will demonstrate my devotion.
 
Therefore, Spyder #17 will now be known as:
 
My Wife.
 
 
Cheers, Mike

Mike you sure do sound excited and understandably so. Congratulations I know you'll get many good years from it.
 
Sam

Sincere congratulations, may you two enjoy a long and wonderful life together! Best of luck, and see if you can talk her into posing for a few pics (tasteful shots only, of course)...we would love to see more of your 'better half'!

Thanks all for your sincere best wishes on my marriage to My Wife.
 
Pictures to come soon - I don't have any Who Show gigs until the end of May, so I'll try to get something before that.  I'll try to keep them tasteful - no bachelor party pics for you lot!
 
As a reminder, my Exploiter/Spoiler is for sale.  Very exquisite flamed maple top.  More info about that under the Swap Shop thread.
 
Cheers!  Mike

Please stop tempting me Mike...... It is indeed a very sweet bass..... If my bathroom remodel was finished, and I was a little further along on the kitchen...Oh yeah, if I had my Further..... What's that line in the 23rd Psalm?  I shall not want....I shall not want.... I shall not want.... (repeat as necessary).

The Alembic bass is my shepherd; I shall not want.
It maketh me to play down in green pastures:
It leadeth me beside Santa Rosa.
It restoreth my sound:
It leadeth me in the paths of Alembicness for its name's sake.
 
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of Fender, I will fear no Precision: For Spyder art with me; Thy purpleheart and maple, they comfort me.  Thou preparest an art work before me in the presence of craftsmen;
Thou annointest my bass with lemon oil; My LEDs runneth over.
 
Surely Fender players shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of Alembic forever.
 
Sorry, couldn't resist!
 
Of course, I'm going to hell for that bit!  At least Martha Stewart will have some company.
 
Alan

Alan,
 
You are truly a poet and don't know it.
 
Brought a tear to my eye.
 
See you in hell!  Mike

I understand the waiting lines are unbelievable!

Mike,
even if it is a little late (I just returned
from Italy):
many congrats on your Spyder and welcome to  
the Arachnophobia club..... :-)
But, where are the pics?
 
Oliver (Spyderman)

Welcome back Oliver, I hope you had a great time in Italy.
 
I have one pic up on the showcase thread.  A rather crappy webcam shot.  My group doesn't have any shows until the end of this month, so after that I will be posting many pics of My Wife in action!
 
Mike (Newest Spyderman)

Mike, Ollie,...
 
  I've named my Spyder Boris .... yeah, I know, cheesy and too easy, but what can I say?
 
Alan