Proud Buzzard Owners

James Atkin rocks out with his Buzzard that he obtained from Colin Price as mentioned on this page.  PIC

Oliver Baumann had Alembic build him a custom made Spyder bass, very similar to the design made for John Entwistle.  I know, this isn't a Buzzard bass.  But I think we're all John Entwistle enthusiasts in general.  HERE is a pic of him with the Spyder bass.  I'm so jealous!!  This 4-string version is a limited edition of 50.  He is also having Alembic build him the same bass but the 8-string version, limited edition of 25.  There are a few minor differences between these and John's original versions.  These have the highly flame maple top instead of the birdseye maple top.  The fingerboard has a radius of 12 rather than flat.  These have 20th anniversary electronics (2xvol,2xfilter,2xQ-switch, pickupselector, stereo switch, side LED´s).  The fingerboard inlays are ovals instead of the silver gothic script.  The body shape is slightly different, but most can't notice.  It's still pretty outstanding to me!  Here are some pics of the 4-string and the 8-string versions.  #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 & #6.  Here's a pic of his collection, and a pic of his new Buzzard II.  His Buzzard II is also featured on the Status Graphite web site.  #1 & #2.

Here's a couple of pics of Oliver's Alembic Dragon Wing, nicknamed "Tears for John". #1 & #2.
Oliver - "It already has its nickname gotten from the Alembic forum: TEARS FOR JOHN The bass is already well known with this name on the net; someone wrote that the eyes of the birds eye maple remind of tears, tears for John. Some background: the Dragon Wing was the last Alembic bass that John already had ordered with Alembic. Short before his death he had went to Alembic to have him built again a wooden bass but as you know he never received it. Totally there are around 10 DWŽs built at the moment, with mine being a one off custom. I ordered it close to Johns original Spyder specs with a walnut core and bird's eye maple top and back, a Spyder dimension neck, custom 20th anniversary electronics and a custom pu selector and master volume on the front horn.

You can also check out Oliver's Tribute Who band atwww.whoareyouband.de.

Les Chambers and his black Warwick Buzzard signed by the man himself.  (230K)
Hey Tim. I was at a party on Sat the 19th 2008. A great friend of mine was hosting it. His name is Pat Currie. Pat purchased one of Johns Buzzards from the Sothbeys Auction. This Buzzard can be seen in the bass culture book on page 126 " Warwick Buzzard Prototype no gun grip yet "  #1 & #2.

Daniel submitted shots of his Warwick Buzzard.  #1, #2, #3, #4 & #5.

Bobby Devlin has a Warwick Zebrano Buzzard #075 (198K), and HERE'S a shot of the bass in action.

Robert Elmore shows off his Buzzard Warwick reissue 5-string.  He uses it with his Who cover band.  #1, #2, #3, #4 & #5.

Lewis Graham shows off his Warwick custom bolt-on Buzzard.  #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 & #7.

Blair Gray shows of a rare version of the Warwick Buzzard.  It is entirely graphite composite, no serial number or name on the bass except on the back of the electronics cover.  It has a hip-shot D-tuner, gold hardware and mother of pearl inlays.  Blair had John sign the headstock and wrote "Boris the Spider" under his name.
#1, #2, #3, #4, #5.

Gareth Hamilton shows off his Warwick Buzzard.  #1, #2, #3 & #4.

Tim Harden - My web site was mentioned in the September 2002 issue of Bass Player Magazine.
Here's the magazine cover and article about John's basses and guitars.

Alan Hassan shows off his 4-string Warick bolt-on with a custom neck.
"My Buzzard actually started as a Warwick fretless with a bolt-on neck. I had local luthier Jamie Goodman take the instrument and create a custom neck and headstock modeled after the radius/profile of the original." "The new neck is Ovangkol with an Ebony board and brass bell frets. The Headstock is made of several pieces of Ovangkol with an Ebony pegface and Hipshot UL machines." "The Buzzard design is amazing. This instrument practically plays itself. I feel very proud to own one of these fine instruments, they are works of art." Alan Hassan -Bass player Southern Rock band "Southern Sack" www.southernsack.com.  #1, #2, #3 & #4.

Mark Holman designed and built his own Buzzard bass!  (246K) / (116K)

Irwin is a proud owner of a Status Graphite Buzzard bass once owned by John Entwistle.  It has all chrome hardware.  This one was used on the Walking Down Abby Road tour.  Click HERE to see it.

John#1 dressed up in full costume on Halloween 2003 to play a gig with his Warwick Buzzard HERE.

John#2 sent in these pics of the only known existing Fenderbird made by Lakland.  Lakland was preparing for John Entwistle's approval for the bass when Entwistle suddenly passed.  The project has since been canceled.  #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13 & #14.

Jakub Kujawa sent in this pic of a bass owned by Novy of the Polish band, Devilyn.

Freddie Lamour shows off his very unique Modulus Buzzard.
According to Freddie, there were only two emerald-green Modulus Buzzards made.  John Entwistle made the remark to Freddie that he decided not to own the one Freddie owns because of a slope between the beginning of the fret board and the body.  Which is John's loss and Freddie's gain!
Click HERE to view Freddie in action with this rare bass.
Incidently, check out the Fan Foto section of John Entwistle's site for a picture of Freddie with John and the Modulus Buzzard.

James LoMenzo, the current bassist for Megadeth, is a big Buzzard fan.  He's a continuing contributor to this web site.  Check out his concert pics here!  #1, #2 & #3.
Here's a pic of his custom Warwick.

Walter Moyer shows off his brand new Warwick Buzzard LTD reissue.
Note that the headstock is NOT SIGNED by Hans Peter Wilfer of Warwick, which is a mix up at the company.
#1, #2, #3, #4, #5 & #6.

Paul Needs is a proud owner of a Warwick 2003 Ltd Buzzard bass, s/n 005.  Check out his pics HERE,  HERE & HERE.

Alois Plaetzer shows off his Status Buzzard 1 and case.  #1,#2 &#3.

Colin Price, in Wales UK, shows off his Warwick bolt-on Nirvana black Buzzard HERE and HERE.

Roger had Alembic build him a custom made Buzzard bass!  It's amazing!  Check out Alembic's custom page HERE.

Roger Smith is very pleased with his new Status Buzzard, and says it plays better than his Alembic!
(Note the gold D-tuner)  PIC  Get ready to reel in your tongue after seeing these pics of Roger Smith's 8-string bass.  This bass is probably the last 8-string Rob Green of Status Graphite will ever make commercially.  #1, #2 & #3.

Woody shows off his Status Graphite Buzzard, blue LED's, autographed by the man himself!
For his pics, click HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE & HERE.

Although these pics are not of his Buzzard, I think we're all John Entwistle fans anyway.
So check out his Alembic Exploiter with Optima Gold Strings!!!  #1, #2, #3, #4 & #5.