Hello, Oliver,
 
glad to see that everything is okay (despite the workload). Just ask a book keeper what he is doing in January :-) I just returned home from work (at 10:30 pm)... huh, really early today, LOL !
 
My 27 year-old baby, ahem, Lady is doing fine, I hope she is content with her new home, too... But this thread is about your gorgeous DW, I am as nervous as a racing horse in the start box to see the progress on your great tribute bass. All the best to you in the meantime,
 
Christian

Hi Val,
sorry for pushing. Yes I know that Mica is updating everytime if there is any news.  
It is really hard to wait for this beauty. It will be a really nice one.
What do you think?
Many thanks for your great support.
 
Oliver (Spyderman)
www.whoareyouband.de

Oliver, my brother in waiting, take deep breaths.
 
All Alembics will arrive someday.  Maybe not tomorrow or next week, but they will get done.
 
Look on the bright side-- at least you have the two Spyders: I don't even own an Alembic (well, unless you're counting the refrigerator magnet) yet.
 
Brad

Preventive post...
No picture updates Oliver, but the bass is coming along, currently in spray.
 
Valentino

In Spray is a REALLY good sign Oliver!!!
 
Sit tight!!!
 
She's coming......she's coming......she's coming.....

Here's a look with the sealer coats:  

  and that gorgeous wood up close:  

Mica,
YOU MAKE MY DAY!!!!!
Wow, this is really gorgeous!!!
What a difference from the raw white-ish wood color to this great tint. The bird?s eyes really jump in ones face.
I understand that this is the sealer coating; will it be darker after final finishing?
Oliver (Spyderman)

Probably not much. Over time, most wood gets a little darker, including the Maples, but this won't be much darker.

Mica,
thanx for the quick answer.
The wood is really gorgeous.
Plse allow me one other question:
as for the aft strap lock I ordered it located in the mid behind the bridge.
What do you suggest for the front strap lock?
At the upper horn or on the back on the neck heel?
Also as for the input jack:
better in the rims as on the normal DW?s or like the Spyders on top?
Oliver (Spyderman)

Upper horn, Oliver, no question.  
On the back of the heel it would make the bass tilt forward; I doubt you'd like that. Also it would not balance as well.
In regards to the jack, since you are getting the mono/stereo jack, that needs to be top mounted.
 
Valentino

Val,
AGREED.
That makes sense..... :-)
Thanks mate
Oliver (Spyderman)

WOW !
 
what a difference the spray makes... hey, I remember that there was a song out in the air many many years ago, LOL ! Oliver, this is outta this world ! Soooooo cute, simply....
 
WOW !
 
Christian (the faker)

Wow indeed! This is looking very nice Oliver. Congratulations.
 
Graeme

That top is stunning! I was totally underwhelmed with the raw wood UNTIL I saw it finished. What a gorgeous piece of wood!

Yeah,
I had the same thought. Seeing the raw bass side to side with Rick?s new DW it looked really unspectacular.
But now I have to say, the wood grain is phantastic  and I am eager to see it completed with the pickups, the hum canceller dummy, the big hat knobs, the top mounted input jack and the master vol and pu selector on the front horn.
Oliver (Spyderman)