Recent content by surfinmars

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    Is there a point where you're too old to 'make it'?

    I turned 56 last week, and I'm still trying! The important thing is to enjoy playing, even if it's a cover band. Forget you young guys...56 is the new 26! Any other old farts with me?:hyper:
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    The Rickenbacker Club Part Five

    Been owning and playing Ricks since 1977 (This is my '85 4003). I guess I need to join the club!:hyper:
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    The OFFICIAL PROGRESSIVE ROCK BASS PLAYERS CLUB

    Thanks Rtav! Trying to figure out in which time this emo is playing...:bassist:
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    The OFFICIAL PROGRESSIVE ROCK BASS PLAYERS CLUB

    I'd like to join. I'm a senior Prog rocker since the 70s. The odd time signatures in my DNA must've come from bands like PFM, Refugee, Gentle Giant, Tangerine Dream, Yes.
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    1976 Rickenbacker 4001-fireglo

    Did you replace the Jackplate as well? The serious Rick dudes would want to verify the serial #. Close to saving enough $$$, yet so far...
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    Official Crappy Bassist with Expensive Gear Club

    I need to join....Can I get #1955??? Even tornadoes won't come by my house when I play (Texas joke). Got a Rick 4003, Ampeg SVT (American), HLF410, and a rack full of stuff I can't figure out! Mars
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    Double Bass I feel like I'm about to make a big mistake....

    I am a bass player and a piss poor guitar player. Years ago I was in a musis store (not GC) and picked up a Gibson acoustic...not the expensive ones but still $1,400. And it played magic for me. Literally people turned to watch me play what little I knew, and even my daughter was proud of the...
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    Shipping Boxes

    Call Americase at 800-972-2737. They'll custom make it to whatever size you want...about $10-$15 per box + shipping. Multi box discounts.
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    Any bassists out there from Grand Prairie?

    I signed up a long while back, but haven't been active. Waxahachie is just south of Grand Prairie.
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    Any bassists out there from Grand Prairie?

    I'm pretty new here on TB, just a newbie on bass as well. South of y'all in Waxahachie.
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    60th Anniversary P for only $1100?

    That'sa good deal. Seems like everyone else is holding the price at $1,499.00. Is this one a deal bvecause of damage or cosmetic issues?
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    Rockbass case?

    Try Americase at 800-972-2737 and ask for Chris. Invalid Link Removed They made me an 'Anvil' style case with a cool velvet interior. They'll make any kind of case you want.