Wow.  Spectacular.  A fitting tribute meant to be played loud.

We should have expected this though. Alembic Always seem to be able to work their magic on even the dullest piece of wood and have it turn out to be fantastic.  
 
Graeme

Graeme,
yeah you are right. It looks that gorgeous now. No comparison to the raw whiteish wood.
 
Oliver (Spyderman)

Your bass is getting closer:
 

 
It's ready to get the custom electronics pattern drilled, so that will probably be by the end of the week, then back for a few final coats.

Oliver,
 
Looking very, very nice. I think I even see my dragonwing ogling yours in the background. Can't say I blame it...
 
-Rick

Mica,
wow, Tears for John will be great !
It is really looking great.
Rick,
many thanks for your kind words. Yeah, it seems that they are still together there, our DW?s.
 
Oliver (Spyderman)
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Oliver,
 
What a beauty!  You must be supremely happy, and deservedly so.  I very happy for you, my fellow Who aficianado.  Take care, my friend.
 
Jeff.

Mica, Val,
any update?
Oliver

Mica,
any updates on my bass?
Many thanks for a short info.
 
Oliver (spyderman)

Amber vintage tint in place:
 

 
Which looks really nice. This picture is a bit more yellowy than in person. It looks exactly like a 1976 bass finish in perfect condition.  
 
Next stop - holes for the electronics!

MICA,
you thrill me!!!
Wow, this looks really great.
Many thanks.
Did you see my other thread regarding an 8string Dragon?
Or shall I send you a mail?
Oliver (Spyderman)

Nice.  Wish my Spyder had that same vintage finish.

Ditto to what Mike said. I never quite understood why the Spyders were natural flamed maple and not amber tinted bird's eye. Guess it's simply the difference between a tribute and a replica.
 
In any event, this finish is spectacular!

Wow Oliver, 30 years of aging in 1 day!  Your bass has passed through the Mists of Time.  It's almost older than you and it hasn't even been born yet!

Mica,Val,
before routing the holes for the 20th Anniversary electronics and the extra master vol and selector switch on the front horn would it be possible to take a picture with dummy knobs laid on the bass in its planned position so that we would have a chance to do a change before everything is routed?
Many thanks for your support.
Oliver (Spyderman)