Quote from: senmen on July 24, 2020, 12:33:17 PM
Well after a deep thought on this I will step out of this.
Too much money for a used Spyder. 

Greetz
Oliver (Spyderman)

But a New one is now $22,000 USD !

arrgh!
I was afraid you'd say that.  it looks like it is no longer for sale, so now i won't have to go out and do something to raise the funds.
i really stretched the budget when i bought my last bass and I can't take another hit like that this soon.
I've see other basses from my old collection around, first time I've actually had a shot at getting one back.
i think i'm rambling, time to sign off...

just got a reverb email looks like it's back, i think the price went up ?   🤔

https://reverb.com/item/34792714-alembic-the-spyder-explorer-8-string-bass-john-entwistle-2003-original-case

Yeah stepped out of it. 
Too much money in EUR. 

Greetz
Oliver (Spyderman)

A lot of money in UK Pounds too.
Nice bass though and something that appeals to me on a pure indulgence level as there is no genre I play at the moment that would warrant 8 strings and a bass that stands out as much as this would.

 well if it makes ya feel any better, there's a guy selling what appears to be an authentic alembic 8-string bass bridge for cheap:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-VINTAGE-BRASS-ALEMBIC-8-STRING-BASS-BRIDGE/154074303847?hash=item23df8b4d67:g:1y4AAOSwpBJfUvk0

he's also got a pair of KT-88'S for $899 USD 🤯

as long as i'm reviving old threads, looks like this one sold.  i'd be morbidly interested to see what kind of deal got cut.

Guys,
for reference here are the photos taken by No.1 of my
former Spyder 8 No. 08 of 25, now being owned by George aka geepee.
Photos courtesy of No.1 Music Germany. 

Greetz
Oliver (Spyderman)

Oliver,
It must be hard letting that go.

I have heard some of the stuff George is doing with that bass now.  You should be happy to know that he is bringing the Thunder!!! 

Pauldo,
yeah it was hard but I have my principles not to buy anything back
that I once sold.  Also, the price tag was really too high for me at
13500 Euros for a used Spyder compared to what I paid for it new
15 years ago. 
But on the other hand when I see the price increase.  😎

Greetz
Oliver (Spyderman)