My stand partner in the orchestra I play in is going through prostate cancer. So far so good, but he is taking stock of his life, as one does in that situation. He surprised me yesterday by telling me he had a bass he wanted me to have since he has no one to give his stuff to. I was overwhelmed and honored that he wanted me to have it. It is a bass that he made from a kit during Covid. He put really nice hardware on it, Seymour Duncan quarter pounders, Gotoh tuners, a Badass style bridge and he also completely shielded it. It plays really great and I'm looking forward to gigging with it next weekend!
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NBD Gifted to me!
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Thats quite a story. As long as you can keep the neck straight its a great instrument. I have 1 just like it but blue. Players basses liked those are always a treat.
What a gift. You must be a good friend, that’s especially valuable given what he’s going through.
True. We have been stand partners for 36 years. It really means a lot.
That's quite a gift! I wish your friend the best.
Salud!
Great story. All the luck for him.
Great story. All the luck for him.
All the best for your orchestra mate!
That bass certainly doesn't look like its made from a kit, your friend did a great job. I'm digging that headstock too!
That bass certainly doesn't look like its made from a kit, your friend did a great job. I'm digging that headstock too!
The headstock looks empty. Maybe have your friend's name put on it.
Great friends like that deserve prayers and praise!! Congrats on the bass and on having such a good friend.
Wow, that is a beaut! What a guy to give you that. Wishing him (and you) all the best.
Wow, that'a amazing.
Make an effort to keep your friends!
Not just to get basses - but to give life meaning.
Make an effort to keep your friends!
Not just to get basses - but to give life meaning.
What a wonderful gift! I have been where your friend is at and have a number of friends who have been as well. Please convey my well wishes. Personally, my outcome has been quite positive. I hope the same for him.
The Bar Band Bassman
The Bar Band Bassman
I just ordered a headstock decal of his last name. I'll post pics when it's on!
