| Author | Message | ||
| senmen
Senior Member Username: senmen Post Number: 923 Registered: 7-2003 |
Guys, you might think I am crazy and that I change my mind very often. Well, yes, I must say yes. And I am now sure that my Dragon Wing has to go to someone else to make the new owner happy. So therefore my Dragon Wing is for sale, finally: Alembic Dragon Wing, Custom, Walnut Core, Birdīs Eye Maple Top and Back, 20th Anniversary electronics, custom master vol and pu selector on bigger front lower horn, amber side LEDs. The bass is in great condition, new dings or dongs. Only the brass of the bridge and lower tailpiece has tarnished a bit and needs to be polished. Of course with original Alembic case. Price in 2006: USD 15500 Asking: EUR 6500 plu shipping If interested plse send me a mail.   (Message edited by davehouck on October 14, 2009) | ||
| 57basstra
Senior Member Username: 57basstra Post Number: 1054 Registered: 4-2005 |
"new" or "no" dings or dongs? | ||
| senmen
Senior Member Username: senmen Post Number: 924 Registered: 7-2003 |
Sorry, typo. Of course no dings and dongs. Oliver | ||
| speicky
Advanced Member Username: speicky Post Number: 385 Registered: 3-2005 |
Hi, Oliver ! I would adopt your baby in a heartbeat... did ever someone tell you how freakin' ... sexy (oops) :o) TFJ is ? well, I need to have some things sorted out first, before I am able to grab this beauty, as you well know :o) BTW: once more: Who Are You live @ Zwiebelmarkt Weimar was a blast... does that qualify for a discount :o) ? hey, you're da man ! cheers, your friend Christian | ||
| adriaan
Senior Member Username: adriaan Post Number: 2339 Registered: 6-2002 |
I'm sure it was a GAS at the Onion Market. | ||
| senmen
Senior Member Username: senmen Post Number: 925 Registered: 7-2003 |
Christian, it was sooo good seeing you there. Have you seen the pictures on our homepage? You are there in the center of the crowd..... Well, it would be an honor if you would take the Dragon my friend. I have something else on the go...... Oliver | ||
| senmen
Senior Member Username: senmen Post Number: 926 Registered: 7-2003 |
Christian, here you are:    Greetz Oliver (Message edited by mica on October 16, 2009) | ||
| speicky
Advanced Member Username: speicky Post Number: 386 Registered: 3-2005 |
I see... I was just on my way back from this gorgeous shop that sold beer and longdrinks... ahem, I mean water and lemonade, of course. Great picture of some very nice people I got to meet that day... your fans are fantastic, and many people in former East Germany are unbelievably hospitable and breathtakingly lovely and kind. It was a wonderful experience, besides the great show and tight music you were performing during this night. Just nobody cared about the heavy weather...  | ||
| krystoof
Member Username: krystoof Post Number: 51 Registered: 1-2009 |
Hi, Oliver! Wow, your bass looks so... wunderbar, mein gott!!!!! :-) THe pictures are nice, and I like the empty glass on the third picture, in front of the singer... I guess it was water and lemonade, of course... :-) Have a nice day! Xtof | ||
| senmen
Senior Member Username: senmen Post Number: 927 Registered: 7-2003 |
Guys, The Dragon is still available. Oliver | ||
| senmen
Senior Member Username: senmen Post Number: 928 Registered: 7-2003 |
Dear All, the Dragon Wing is still available. If you are interested I can mail detailed pictures. Also, I am open for realistic offers..... Many greetings Oliver (Spyderman) | ||
| senmen
Senior Member Username: senmen Post Number: 930 Registered: 7-2003 |
Guys, no one interested in this gorgeous bass? Pricedrop for forum members to EUR 5500 plus shipping now. Take the opportunity! many greetings Oliver (Spyderman) | ||
| senmen
Senior Member Username: senmen Post Number: 953 Registered: 7-2003 |
Guys, well, the bass is still available. I would love to see this bass in the hands of a forum member. The bass is still in perfect condition. No scratches, nothing, except that the brass has tarnished a bit. I donīt want to ruin this bass taking it to more and more live gigs. Many thanks for looking. Oliver (Spyderman) (Message edited by senmen on January 15, 2010) | ||
| 88persuader
Advanced Member Username: 88persuader Post Number: 366 Registered: 5-2004 |
That's the only issue I see owning beautiful Alembic basses. They're so beautiful and expensive that we are sometimes afraid to gig with them. I use to leave my Alembics home and gig with "lesser brands" all the time and unless you're a wealthy collector this is a waste. Basses NEED to be played. Talk about a double edge sword! If you don't get any takers soon my opinion is play the bass, use it and enjoy! I didn't, i sold my Alembics and now I kick myself for it. | ||
| ajdover
Senior Member Username: ajdover Post Number: 802 Registered: 11-2003 |
I gig with mine when the venue calls for them. I used an Alembic Essence exclusively in Iraq. I used my SC Std in Korea on numerous gigs. That they're beautiful is a bonus. But the reason we own them is we like how they sound and play. Speaking only for myself, I've used every Alembic I've owned, past and present (to exclude my Series II - haven't had the opportunity yet) on gigs. And I had no qualms doing so. I buy them to play them, not put them in a museum. As for this bass ... I hope it goes to someone who will play it, either in their home or someplace else. Alan | ||
| senmen
Senior Member Username: senmen Post Number: 954 Registered: 7-2003 |
Alan, Raymond, you speak from my heart.... Raymond, yes you are right. Maybe I should really keep it. Well on the one side I have the problem to not ruin the bass during live gigs, but on the other hand I donīt want to let this unique bass go for a fraction of the original costs. Well, seems that this bass is really destined to be in my hands..... Oliver (Spyderman) | ||
| 88persuader
Advanced Member Username: 88persuader Post Number: 367 Registered: 5-2004 |
Oliver, unless you get what it's worth I think keeping and PLAYING this bass is the right choice. Like I said I sold mine for the exact same reasons you stated, I didn't want to damage such nice and expensive basses on a gig (I sold all 3) but today I totally regret it! I wish I would have at least kept my Stanley Clark Standard and 88 Persuader. I miss them and because I've stopped gigging can't aford to replace them. Don't make MY mistake because you'll eventually regret it. | ||
| stoney
Senior Member Username: stoney Post Number: 469 Registered: 7-2002 |
Agreed. I let an old Short Scale Series I go and I am still regretting it. stoney. | ||
| senmen
Senior Member Username: senmen Post Number: 955 Registered: 7-2003 |
Well, I will let it go. Price lowered to USD 6500 plus shipping. Would be very happy if a forum member would take it. Many thanks for looking. Oliver (Spyderman) | ||
| dshade43
Junior Username: dshade43 Post Number: 14 Registered: 2-2010 |
Where are you? Stateside? | ||
| senmen
Senior Member Username: senmen Post Number: 956 Registered: 7-2003 |
Hi Dennis, no, I am located in Germany. You could read about me everywhere here in the forum or in the net. Let me know Oliver | ||
| dshade43
Junior Username: dshade43 Post Number: 15 Registered: 2-2010 |
I'm on my way to band practice. But, thinking about this axe now. Is it a 34" scale bass? Series I right? I looked it up on the archives. They made more than one (apparently). Any idea of the costs of shipping over seas? | ||
| senmen
Senior Member Username: senmen Post Number: 957 Registered: 7-2003 |
Dennis, yes it is 34 scale. No, it is no Series 1 as there is not enough room for that kind of electronics. Originally I wanted to have that but Mica said it is not possible so I went for the next closest possible electronics, so I went for the 20th anniverssary. The bass is complete custom and was meant as a reminessence to John Entwistles original Spyder basses in using the same woods. Shipping costs might be something around 200 USD but I would need to have your adress to check that. You can email me at: senmen@web.de Thank you Oliver | ||
| krystoof
Member Username: krystoof Post Number: 77 Registered: 1-2009 |
Oliver, your bass looks really great!!! I guess it must sound impressive. I wish you a good selling for this beautiful instrument! Have a good day Xtof | ||
| senmen
Senior Member Username: senmen Post Number: 959 Registered: 7-2003 |
Guys, bass is still for sale. No one interested? Will lower the price to USD 6250 plus shipping. Thanks for looking Oliver (Spyderman) | ||
| genstormbringer
New Username: genstormbringer Post Number: 6 Registered: 1-2009 |
I would buy it but I spent my money on my Triple Omega I am convinced Alembic does it right. | ||
| senmen
Senior Member Username: senmen Post Number: 964 Registered: 7-2003 |
Bump! | ||
| senmen
Senior Member Username: senmen Post Number: 966 Registered: 7-2003 |
No bump anymore, bass stays with me, finally. Oliver (Spyderman) | ||
| cozmik_cowboy
Senior Member Username: cozmik_cowboy Post Number: 705 Registered: 10-2006 |
OK, guys, we might as well tell him. Oliver, it's a conspiracy to keep TFJ at home. No matter how many times you change your mind and relist, we're not going to buy; that one is yours. Peter | ||
| senmen
Senior Member Username: senmen Post Number: 969 Registered: 7-2003 |
Well Peter, I just came to that thinking too. I think that it is just JE who is doing that from above. Well this bass seems to belong to me. Oliver (Spyderman) |
