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2006 Alembic Spyder SYLB4 John Entwistle Signature Bass
2006 Alembic Spyder SYLB4 John Entwistle Signature Bass
2006 Alembic Spyder SYLB4 John Entwistle Signature Bass
2006 Alembic Spyder SYLB4 John Entwistle Signature Bass
2006 Alembic Spyder SYLB4 John Entwistle Signature Bass
2006 Alembic Spyder SYLB4 John Entwistle Signature Bass
2006 Alembic Spyder SYLB4 John Entwistle Signature Bass
2006 Alembic Spyder SYLB4 John Entwistle Signature Bass
2006 Alembic Spyder SYLB4 John Entwistle Signature Bass
2006 Alembic Spyder SYLB4 John Entwistle Signature Bass
2006 Alembic Spyder SYLB4 John Entwistle Signature Bass
2006 Alembic Spyder SYLB4 John Entwistle Signature Bass
2006 Alembic Spyder SYLB4 John Entwistle Signature Bass
2006 Alembic Spyder SYLB4 John Entwistle Signature Bass
2006 Alembic Spyder SYLB4 John Entwistle Signature Bass
2006 Alembic Spyder SYLB4 John Entwistle Signature Bass
2006 Alembic Spyder SYLB4 John Entwistle Signature Bass
2006 Alembic Spyder SYLB4 John Entwistle Signature Bass
2006 Alembic Spyder SYLB4 John Entwistle Signature Bass
2006 Alembic Spyder SYLB4 John Entwistle Signature Bass
2006 Alembic Spyder SYLB4 John Entwistle Signature Bass
2006 Alembic Spyder SYLB4 John Entwistle Signature Bass

Serial Number: 06SY13642USA

2006 Alembic Spyder SYLB4 John Entwistle Signature Bass #19 of 50

Condition: Used


  • Free Continental USA shipping
  • Setup and inspected by our tech team
  • In stock, ready to ship

Regular price$10,499.99
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We take trades from anywhere in the USA! Learn more about our trade-in process, or contact us to get your trade-in appraised.

We have 3 ways to finance:

Financing (like a credit card, with a credit check)

  • Affirm 0% financing up to $17,500
  • Klarna "as-low-as" 0% financing

To get started: add gear to your cart, start the checkout process, and then select Affirm or Klarna as your payment option. You will do a super easy credit app and be good to go!

Layaway (we hold the gear until its paid off, no credit check)

  • Layaway with 25% down with 90 days to pay, no weekly payments

To get started: contact us and we will send you a layaway contract to e-sign and 25% invoice.

SHIPPING

We put a strong emphasis on fantastic shipping practices. After learning from shipping thousands of guitars, we have come up with a few shipping rules:

  1. We only ship instruments and amps with FedEx or UPS.
  2. All shipments (besides inexpensive accessories) are shipped with a signature required, no exceptions.  
  3. Instruments are packed so there is no movement in the outer box, and/or inside the case (this is the key!).
  4. Plenty of tape!
  5. Always have shipments on the truck the same (by 2pm ET) or next day.

You will receive a tracking number as soon as your order ships. Please note: Tracking numbers usually take 24 hours before they appear in FedEx/UPS/USPS systems.  All delivery changes (hold for pickup, address change, etc.) must be requested before your purchase leaves our store, otherwise, they are the responsibility of the customer.

RETURNS

Due to a change in refund policy by our payment processors and PayPal, we must update our return policy to include a 3-10% restocking fee in some cases (see item 4 and 8).

  1. We ALWAYS stand behind our products. Call us with ANY issues - we want to help you! If an item is damaged in shipping or the wrong item is shipped, we will always accept a return at $0 cost to you (we will cover return shipping, and charge no restocking fee no matter the payment method, etc) AND/OR offer a partial refund to fully cover the issue. We need to be notified of shipping damage or issues with the item within 48 hours of item receipt in order to process your request in a timely manner. 
  2. All new AND used items are fully inspected, setup, and maintained for full 100% playability and electronic functionality by our in-house tech when they ship. If your guitar starts buzzing after a couple weeks, CALL US, we can talk you through a quick adjustment of the truss rod due to a change in climate after it leaves our humidified facility. 
  3. All items are fully insured in shipping, worldwide. Although issues do happen, we put a strong emphasis on fantastic shipping practices to make sure your new instrument gets to you safe and sound anytime you order from Ish Guitars.  If your item is damaged in shipping, please contact us so we can assist.  If you choose an expedited shipping option and the item does not get to you in the designated timeframe, we will do our best to refund you the cost as long as the shipping provider allows for a refund - (they will deny a service refund for any items that have a large package surcharge - usually applies to most acoustic guitars and basses.)
  4. You can return an item for any reason (simply just don’t like it, etc) 5 days from receipt of the item. This does not apply to international orders nor to instruments with custom modifications completed by our tech team per the customer's request (pickup change, strap button install, etc.) You will need to pay the return shipping cost and actual outgoing shipping cost (even if “free shipping” is offered). A 3% restocking fee applies ONLY if paid by credit card in our showroom, over the phone, on IshGuitars.com, or with PayPal on any platform. A 5% restocking fee applies with Klarna orders and a 10% restocking fee applies with Affirm orders.  You will NOT be charged a restocking fee if paid with cash, check, bank wire, or credit card via Reverb Payments. The restocking fee is only to cover our credit card processing fees which our processor does not refund to us in the case of a return, even if the order is canceled the same day. If an item is not returned in the condition which it was sent due to personal use, we will charge a restocking fee according to the amount of blemishes, as determined by Ish Guitars staff.
  5. Please use all original packaging materials to return an item. Before shipping your return, please conduct a 'shake test' to make sure there is no movement of the instrument or case inside the box. If an item is not returned in the condition in which it was originally sent due to shipping damage from inadequate packaging, we will charge an additional restocking fee according to the amount of blemishes as determined by Ish Guitars staff. 
  6. Store credit or exchange credit can be redeemed 1 time towards a new item purchase, making that item a final sale.
  7. All returns MUST receive an RMA number (contact us at team@ish.guitars or 315-447-3243) to be returned. If you ship an item back to us and do not get an RMA number prior, we will charge an additional 10% restocking fee for any return. Returns will be processed and a refund issued within 3 business days of us receiving the instrument at our warehouse. This is to allow time for the guitar to acclimate to room temperature as well as to be re-inspected by our tech team. 
  8. Order cancellations which have not yet shipped are still subject to all of the same restocking fees as outlined in line item 4.  Again, this is only to cover processing fees that do not get refunded to us by our payment processors.
  9. We do not offer an additional warranty outside of the 5 day return period, but we are happy to help you work with the manufacturer or your local tech to solve any issues. Call us! Used items do not carry a warranty of materials or workmanship since they are second hand.
  10. All trades are final, we cannot reverse a trade.

Last revision May 30th, 2023

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       2006 Alembic Spyder SYLB4 John Entwistle Signature Bass #19 of 50

      Rare Spyder 4-String Bass by Alembic - #19 of 50 4-Strings produced. 

      From Alembic: 

      The Spyder basses are similar to the John's personal Series II basses, but they aren't exact replicas (which would be much more expensive). The changes we made for playability are the regular 12 inch fingerboard radius, unlike John's which were totally flat, and we moved the neck to the bridge about a half an inch.

      The body shape gives total access to all 24 frets with complete comfort - there is nothing in the way of your fretting hand getting to the uppermost frets. We used the same templates for the body and peghead shapes as we used on some of John's basses, and even many of the craftspeople that made his basses still work here, still crafting as we always have.

      One of the decorative details we kept from the original basses was the spider web inlays on the body. These inlays are made from solid sterling silver and are done by hand. They run as deep as they are wide, so the amount of silver is quite substantial. Many people thought his inlays were brass because the silver yellows over time under the finish.

      It's a good time to talk about balance. One of the things John enjoyed most about the basses we made was the balance. The large upper body half really counters the complete lack of an upper horn for attaching the strapholder, it also makes a fine armrest for between songs.

      TRADES - LAYAWAY - 0% FINANCING 

      Weight: 12.8lbs

      Case: Hardshell Case

      Year: 2006

      Cosmetic Condition: There are a handful of minor imperfections including some scratching on the backplates, a bit of hazing in the finish on the sides of the bass, as well as a ding where the neck and headstock meet. Very good condition.

      SETUP & INSPECTED BY OUR LUTHIER

      Tech Notes: Plays super great super long scale strings needed (installed 45-105) plays really well.  Two mini switches were replaced (the LED and the mono-stereo switch) everything else appears to be dead stock

      Top/Back: Flame Maple

      Body: Walnut

      Neck: Purpleheart and Maple

      Finish: Poly Gloss with Satin Neck Feel

      Fretboard: Ebony with Abalone oval inlays

      Scale Length: 34"

      Machine Heads: Gold Alembic-Gotohs

      Individual string tailpieces

      Side LEDs in Red

      Sterling Silver Spider Web Inlays

      Questions?

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      Text us at 315-907-4259 (photos NOT accepted at this number).

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      Ish loves Alembic

      We go beyond your typical guitar store. Each instrument is inspected at our in-house luthier shop before, during, and after its stay with us.

      Testimonials

      Fantastic company. Answered my email promptly and shipped very quickly! I highly recommend Ish Guitars!

      Robert, PRS Custom 24 Piezo

      Awesome transaction! I bought a pretty special guitar (previously owned by a famous guitarist), and Ish nailed it. Ethical dealer, quick ship, and fast responses. I look forward to doing business with them again in the future!

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      Awesome guitar. Came with a perfect setup and no issues. Would love to buy another guitar from you guys.

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