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NBD!! '64 AVRI Jazz Daphne Blue

#25
I did order one 'cause I have developped a Daphne Blue addiction that can't otherwise be cured.
I had to order it from the Netherlands, 'cause here in Germany there aren't any left. Thomann had some, but they are sold and the webpage said they couldn't be ordered. On the Fender page they were never offered in this colour. I heard that only 50 were made for the european market.
But I kind of have the impression that there was a limited run for the US too, cause so many shops in the US offer them.

Now I sit here and wait since two days and it's already in my city but this f**ktards from DPD can't deliver it...
But that's another story...

Meanwhile I stare at yours...
I belong to the white or mint pickguard-party! But I can somehow accept to live in a world, where some people put turtoise pickguards on daphne blue basses (shudder!!!!)

Dirk
 
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DirkP said:
I did order one 'cause I have developped a Daphne Blue addiction that can't otherwise be cured.
I had to order it from the Netherlands, 'cause here in Germany there aren't any left. Thomann had some, but they are sold and the webpage said they couldn't be ordered. On the Fender page they were never offered in this colour. I heard that only 50 were made for the european market.
But I kind of have the impression that there was a limited run for the US too, cause so many shops in the US offer them.

Now I sit here and wait since two days and it's already in my city but this f**ktards from DPD can't deliver it...
But that's another story...

Meanwhile I stare at yours...
I belong to the white or mint pickguard-party! But I can somehow accept to live in a world, where some people put turtoise pickguards on daphne blue basses (shudder!!!!)

Dirk
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Lol....I understand where the white/mint pick guard fans are coming from. It did look great with the white on it too. I've been a daphne and tort guy since I Saw my first bass with that combo years ago. Something about it...I wanna say its wrong but feels right! Lol
I hope yours arrives soon!
 
#31
Don't tell anyone, but I even considered a P-Bass in "Faded Sonic Blue" for a while in case the Daphne Blue would be out of touch for me...
You have to make decisions in life.

I kind of don't get that Daphne Blue thing anyway. Anyone here who is into greek mythology? That Daphne-thing (with Eros and Apollo involved) would rather let me think of green instead of blue, but who cares anyway. Do Americans believe "laurels wreath" are blue?

Maybe the greeks used nitro that changed under UV-light? Who knows?
Waisting time,
Dirk
 
#32
DirkP said:
I did order one 'cause I have developped a Daphne Blue addiction that can't otherwise be cured.
I had to order it from the Netherlands, 'cause here in Germany there aren't any left. Thomann had some, but they are sold and the webpage said they couldn't be ordered. On the Fender page they were never offered in this colour. I heard that only 50 were made for the european market.
But I kind of have the impression that there was a limited run for the US too, cause so many shops in the US offer them.

Now I sit here and wait since two days and it's already in my city but this f**ktards from DPD can't deliver it...
But that's another story...

Meanwhile I stare at yours...
I belong to the white or mint pickguard-party! But I can somehow accept to live in a world, where some people put turtoise pickguards on daphne blue basses (shudder!!!!)

Dirk
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Don't forget to keep us posted! A second Daphne Blue '64 in less than a week! :laugh:

DirkP said:
Don't tell anyone, but I even considered a P-Bass in "Faded Sonic Blue" for a while in case the Daphne Blue would be out of touch for me...
You have to make decisions in life.

I kind of don't get that Daphne Blue thing anyway. Anyone here who is into greek mythology? That Daphne-thing (with Eros and Apollo involved) would rather let me think of green instead of blue, but who cares anyway. Do Americans believe "laurels wreath" are blue?

Maybe the greeks used nitro that changed under UV-light? Who knows?
Waisting time,
Dirk
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Hey, Greek here! :) True, "Δάφνη" (Daphne) or Laurus Nobilis is a pretty green plant. It would definitely make sense to have a Daphne Green instead of Daphne Blue. Moreover, in ancient Greece it was a sacred plant devoted to god Apollo and a symbol of victory and honour, or highest status - so Daphne Blue may be well this, a "Noble Blue". :)

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#33
Midak said:
Don't forget to keep us posted! A second Daphne Blue '64 in less than a week! :laugh:


Hey, Greek here! :) True, "Δάφνη" (Daphne) or Laurus Nobilis is a pretty green plant. It would definitely make sense to have a Daphne Green instead of Daphne Blue. Moreover, in ancient Greece it was a sacred plant devoted to god Apollo and a symbol of victory and honour, or highest status - so Daphne Blue may be well this, a "Noble Blue". :)

big_bay_laurel.jpg
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Hello Greek! And pardon me for f*ckt*rd Merkel She never got my vote!!!

AFAIK Apollo fell in love with Daphne and "stalked" her and he was getting on her nerves in such an extreme way that she asked a god to transform her into a Laurus Nobilis. Since Apollo could no longer take her as his wife, he vowed to tend her as his tree.
What a story...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_and_Daphne

Maybe my Daphne will beg the god of music to transform her into a fipple pipe or a banjo to keep me away from her...
She arrived today!
Dirk
 
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