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My husband died and left a Pensa...

#61
I am a very sentimental person. I have a lot of various possessions, I would rather have my Family and Friends have these possessions, when I die. If there is an afterlife, I would rather have my Nephews and Nieces (I have no children) possess my possessions! If you are OK financially after your loss, I think that finding FAMILY that would appreciate these instruments would be more fulfilling to to you and your lost one! If you are in need of money, PLEASE FOLLOW THE SUGGESTIONS OF THESE PEOPLE ON TALKBASS! We do not know you or your husband, but these suggestions are HEARTFELT! With MOST RESPECT, Michael Roth
 
#63
We are all saddened to hear about your loss.

There are a lot of great people here who can tell you what any of your husband's instruments are worth. You have already gotten a pretty good idea, but an appraisal is the best bet if you need to sell anything.

God bless you and your children. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
 
#64
Thanks again to you all. I'm telling you, and I'll say it again: just being here makes me feel closer to my husband. I used to say I had no regrets---now I have one: I wish he'd found this site before he died--he would have loved it! But hey, I know he'd probably be happier and prouder that I found it in his absence. :) I will definitely reach out if I need help deciding on price if I have to sell-once things calm down a bit, I still have lots of decisions to make. I found another Bass yesterday--it's a "Hagan"(?) or is that "Kagan" (?)... I think it's a "lefty". My husband played both--but was left-handed. I have dreams to establishing a scholarship for a lefty-bass playing kid who wants to go to music camp one day...but again, all in good time.

Okay, another question for you guys---should I keep the amp? It's all ratty :) but I know he was fond of it. The kids are small (both in diapers), so we're talking they'll not use it for a few years (which undoubtedly will fly by)...but will it work in, say, 7-8 years?
 
#65
well, if an amp is taken care of, it can last a long time. Most of the vintage ampeg amps are 30+ years old, and still pushing air!

If we find out what the amp was, I think it would really help us out, just so we can see whether or not it's a vintage amp, or just has some player wear on it.

I think it's great that you want to save the guitars/basses for the kids, or at least the ones you can. I think all of us here at TB believe that the bass is one of the greatest instruments, and if you give the gift of the bass to someone so he can share this wonderful low end instrument, well, it would mean the world if it ever happened to me.

I share my condolences for your loss, I can't even imagine how hard this is for you, but the most wonderful thing you said was that you felt no regrets, except for him not finding us. I really appreciate you saying that, even if I haven't been here long, or have even lived long enough to appreciate alot of stuff in life (I'm 16). I know you'll get through this and you and your kids will live happy lives.

Greg
 
#66
Hey BLW, just because something is 'ratty' in the bass or guitar world, doesn't mean it's not worth something. I don't want to make you think that everything you have is worth a pile of bucks, but I think the thing here is...you just can't tell.

Its hard to make any real judgment call on values or rarity of anything without details...these include brand names, model names if you have them, serial numbers that might help track down the years some instruments were made, condition of the instruments, etc.

I think some people may have also misconstrued what I said about donations and such. (And this is not directed at BPW, but anyone who might consider making donations) I'm suggesting if you've got some instruments that you're not attached to, you may be able to sell them then turn the cash over to a program or place it in trust for your children's future or education. To be honest, giving a valuable instrument to a youth music program isn't a great idea. An aspiring musician may not appreciate or treat such an instrument as it should be...you could have more impact in selling said instrument then letting the program purchase a greater quantity of guitars/basses/drums more appropriate to introductory level playing. :) You can effect and inspire more people that way.
 
#67
Teh Fleaz0rz said:
well, if an amp is taken care of, it can last a long time. Most of the vintage ampeg amps are 30+ years old, and still pushing air!

If we find out what the amp was, I think it would really help us out, just so we can see whether or not it's a vintage amp, or just has some player wear on it.

I think it's great that you want to save the guitars/basses for the kids, or at least the ones you can. I think all of us here at TB believe that the bass is one of the greatest instruments, and if you give the gift of the bass to someone so he can share this wonderful low end instrument, well, it would mean the world if it ever happened to me.

I share my condolences for your loss, I can't even imagine how hard this is for you, but the most wonderful thing you said was that you felt no regrets, except for him not finding us. I really appreciate you saying that, even if I haven't been here long, or have even lived long enough to appreciate alot of stuff in life (I'm 16). I know you'll get through this and you and your kids will live happy lives.

Greg
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Greg, you may *only* be 16, but you sound like you have an old soul. :) My husband owned a music rehearsal studio in Manhattan, and was a mentor to a lot of young (and old) musicians--he was the ultimate cheerleader and encourager, but had a soft spot in his big ol' heart for the younger musicians. It was all about the music to him.

Thank you for YOUR encouraging words. They've been some balm for my aching heart this morning. My hope is that I raise a son who might one day be as kind as you've been to me--nevermind that I hope he plays bass! Thanks.
 
#68
I just looked at the amp---it's so used that I can't even find marking or a manufacturer name on it...oh well. I do know it meant something to him and he thought it was a good piece of equipment, so maybe I'll just keep it--if we have room.....
 
#69
sorry for your loss ...
i lost my dad , ( we were close )

and most of my family are gone too..


but try to stay positive hang in there.

it sux, but we all die one day.

sending you my warmest condolences even though im a stranger.

peace, alan
 
#70
very sorry for your loss! I think you have found a great group of guys who would like nothing mroe to help you out where they can.

I am not sure where you are located, and the chances you are ocated anywhere near me is probably not that good, but if you were in NC within 2 hrs or so of me, I would be happy to snap pics and post them up here for the gurus to talk about.

Although I think appraisers are a good thing to get word from, I actually think the 'consensus mind' at TB is better.
 
#74
57pbass said:
My father was an orchestra leader and played saxophone.

He passed in 1984..

he loved that saxophone and it still sits in our home..
its very valuable Selmer...

we will never part with it because he put his heart and soul into playing that instrument and we are hoping that one of the grandchildren or great grandchildren will pick it up one day...
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I've got my dad's 1930 Bacon & Day Silver Bell tenor banjo. I don't know that I will ever find a use for it in the music I am playing, but it will never be sold as long as I am alive.
 
#75
I am Sorry for your lose. My father is a musician actually, and the bass I started playing on is his, and I still keep it in my room...he nags me to use it :p(I'm 19 btw)

But your children will love to have something from their father. I know that My dad's bass will stay with me even if I am not playing it.
 
#78
Crackalack said:
Wow. Really sorry. John was a good guy. I recall him having season tickets to the symphony at Lincoln Center and we went once or twice. John was so cool, he even wore his sweatpants to the symphony! Rest In Peace, John.
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You must have got to go when I didn't :) ...that was probably the year we met....2003? We got engaged soon after we met. He was a beautiful spirit, was he not?
 
#80
Wow...I'm sincerely sorry for your loss and my heart and prayers go to you and your family. I really can't say anything more than has been said here already except for the fact that for some odd reason, we(TBers) are a really big family who, despite differences in opinions(what family doesn't have this?) really care about the one thing we all have in common...bass. And with this, we all seem to care about each other. We all seem to have really big, stupid, fat hearts!:D I, for one, hope you won't be a stranger in the future. Again my deepest condolences.

On the bright side, you found a great place to hang out. Welcome to Talkbass!:)
 

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