| Author | Message | ||
| senmen
Senior Member Username: senmen Post Number: 548 Registered: 7-2003 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Val, AGREED. That makes sense..... :-) Thanks mate Oliver (Spyderman) | ||
| speicky
Member Username: speicky Post Number: 99 Registered: 3-2005 |
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 |
Wow indeed! This is looking very nice Oliver. Congratulations. Graeme | ||
| kmh364
Senior Member Username: kmh364 Post Number: 1670 Registered: 9-2003 |
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 |
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 |
Wow. Spectacular. A fitting tribute meant to be played loud. | ||
| jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 493 Registered: 10-2002 |
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 |
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 |
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. | ||
| rickkessler
Junior Username: rickkessler Post Number: 12 Registered: 1-2006 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Mica, Val, any update? Oliver | ||
| senmen
Senior Member Username: senmen Post Number: 566 Registered: 7-2003 |
Mica, any updates on my bass? Many thanks for a short info. Oliver (spyderman) | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 3138 Registered: 6-2000 |
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! | ||
| senmen
Senior Member Username: senmen Post Number: 567 Registered: 7-2003 |
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 |
Nice. Wish my Spyder had that same vintage finish. | ||
| jalevinemd
Advanced Member Username: jalevinemd Post Number: 367 Registered: 12-2003 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
This is a nice top. | ||
| valvil
Moderator Username: valvil Post Number: 871 Registered: 7-2002 |
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 |
Guys, the Dragon Wing is up for sale. Plse see the "For Sale" thread. Many thanks Oliver |
