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senmen
Senior Member
Username: senmen

Post Number: 548
Registered: 7-2003
Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 1:08 pm:   Edit Post

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)
mica
Moderator
Username: mica

Post Number: 3020
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 1:38 pm:   Edit Post

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

Post Number: 549
Registered: 7-2003
Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 1:45 pm:   Edit Post

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)
valvil
Moderator
Username: valvil

Post Number: 834
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 1:57 pm:   Edit Post

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
senmen
Senior Member
Username: senmen

Post Number: 550
Registered: 7-2003
Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 2:24 pm:   Edit Post

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

Post Number: 99
Registered: 3-2005
Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 3:01 pm:   Edit Post

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)
jacko
Senior Member
Username: jacko

Post Number: 490
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Thursday, January 26, 2006 - 1:05 am:   Edit Post

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

Graeme
kmh364
Senior Member
Username: kmh364

Post Number: 1670
Registered: 9-2003
Posted on Thursday, January 26, 2006 - 4:50 am:   Edit Post

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

Post Number: 551
Registered: 7-2003
Posted on Thursday, January 26, 2006 - 10:00 am:   Edit Post

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)
811952
Senior Member
Username: 811952

Post Number: 638
Registered: 10-2003
Posted on Thursday, January 26, 2006 - 6:41 pm:   Edit Post

Wow. Spectacular. A fitting tribute meant to be played loud.
jacko
Senior Member
Username: jacko

Post Number: 493
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Friday, January 27, 2006 - 12:43 am:   Edit Post

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
senmen
Senior Member
Username: senmen

Post Number: 557
Registered: 7-2003
Posted on Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 4:33 am:   Edit Post

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

Oliver (Spyderman)
mica
Moderator
Username: mica

Post Number: 3087
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Tuesday, February 21, 2006 - 11:40 am:   Edit Post

Your bass is getting closer:

curing

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.
rickkessler
Junior
Username: rickkessler

Post Number: 12
Registered: 1-2006
Posted on Tuesday, February 21, 2006 - 1:09 pm:   Edit Post

Oliver,

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

-Rick
senmen
Senior Member
Username: senmen

Post Number: 559
Registered: 7-2003
Posted on Tuesday, February 21, 2006 - 2:18 pm:   Edit Post

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)
www.whoareyouband.de
jeff
Intermediate Member
Username: jeff

Post Number: 118
Registered: 12-2003
Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 10:52 am:   Edit Post

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.
senmen
Senior Member
Username: senmen

Post Number: 565
Registered: 7-2003
Posted on Thursday, March 09, 2006 - 1:30 pm:   Edit Post

Mica, Val,
any update?
Oliver
senmen
Senior Member
Username: senmen

Post Number: 566
Registered: 7-2003
Posted on Saturday, March 11, 2006 - 12:38 pm:   Edit Post

Mica,
any updates on my bass?
Many thanks for a short info.

Oliver (spyderman)
mica
Moderator
Username: mica

Post Number: 3138
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 6:14 pm:   Edit Post

Amber vintage tint in place:

amberized

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!
senmen
Senior Member
Username: senmen

Post Number: 567
Registered: 7-2003
Posted on Wednesday, March 15, 2006 - 10:19 am:   Edit Post

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)
ox_junior
Advanced Member
Username: ox_junior

Post Number: 331
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Wednesday, March 15, 2006 - 1:21 pm:   Edit Post

Nice. Wish my Spyder had that same vintage finish.
jalevinemd
Advanced Member
Username: jalevinemd

Post Number: 367
Registered: 12-2003
Posted on Thursday, March 16, 2006 - 9:51 am:   Edit Post

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!
foth
Member
Username: foth

Post Number: 75
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Thursday, March 16, 2006 - 1:57 pm:   Edit Post

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!
senmen
Senior Member
Username: senmen

Post Number: 573
Registered: 7-2003
Posted on Sunday, March 26, 2006 - 4:05 am:   Edit Post

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)
senmen
Senior Member
Username: senmen

Post Number: 574
Registered: 7-2003
Posted on Monday, March 27, 2006 - 12:34 pm:   Edit Post

Mica,Val,
another question:
would it be possible to do a fret inlay with "TEARS FOR JOHN".
Plse let me know.
Oliver (Spyderman)
lbpesq
Senior Member
Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 1159
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Monday, March 27, 2006 - 7:55 pm:   Edit Post

Oliver:

I saw your bass in person this afternoon. You're going to be VERY happy. The finish is just plain gorgeous!

Bill, tgo
senmen
Senior Member
Username: senmen

Post Number: 575
Registered: 7-2003
Posted on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 10:20 am:   Edit Post

Bill,
many thanks for the update.
You make me really eager to hold it in my hands.

Many thanks mate
Oliver
olieoliver
Intermediate Member
Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 158
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 1:07 pm:   Edit Post

This is a nice top.
valvil
Moderator
Username: valvil

Post Number: 871
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Friday, March 31, 2006 - 5:44 pm:   Edit Post

Oliver,

Why do you post here then send multiple emails to everyone on the same topic?

As you know we are a small company providing a great product as well as a great deal of service. There are many customers, pictures, inlays etc. to be attended to on any given day. This is in addition to general business phone calls not directly related to the instrument construction. In other words we are running a business. We can't always answer things the day they are asked.

I myself was not in the office until Wednesday this week, that being said please consider the following:

The instrument has been fretted for sometime & since fingerboard inlays go on before fretting, it's too late without additional expense.

In regards to the knob placement- we had already provided you with mockups that you approved of, so the question was settled. We made a custom horn to accomodate the knobs where you wanted them. There is no room to put them anywhere else on the instrument.

While we could pull some frets to accomodate an inlay this would be costly with no discounts as it is labor. Though we always endeavor to handle things with great care, if the finish edge was damaged or the LED wire was severed in the process, we would not be responsible for the repairs since we are recommending against it at this juncture. That would mean an entire new fingerboard and LED'S removal and installation. Do you really want to risk that?

Everyone wants pictures but there is a limited amount of time available for this. It is a consideration that no other company provides gratis. It is based on time available since everyone at this company is involved in the production of the instruments and they are the first priority. We can only continue this practice if everyone is patient and reasonable in their requests and expectations in this area.

Valentino
senmen
Senior Member
Username: senmen

Post Number: 576
Registered: 7-2003
Posted on Saturday, April 01, 2006 - 2:43 am:   Edit Post

Guys,
the Dragon Wing is up for sale.
Plse see the "For Sale" thread.

Many thanks
Oliver

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