NBD: The Mrs pulled a fast one on me

[bobunit]

My parents have been having some medical issues so we left town last week to help them out. Just so happens my birthday was during this time. I had been looking at a P bass and the Mrs knew about it so she decided to surprise me with it by having it shipped to my dad's house. Yeah, I was surprised. Here's the pics...

The shop she bought it from listed it as a 74. Didn't look like a 74 to me, but I din't care because it's awesome and so is she. We both got curious and decided to take peek under the hood. This is what we found...

It has a fretless conversion which is quite nice. There's hardly any wear on the fingerboard and that A neck is fun to play. The case is in really good shape too.

 

[Robf]

Grats! I always like seeing basses older than myself but as I age, it's becoming rare. heh.

 

[Lowendchamp]

Dude!!!!! She's a keeper, and I mean your awesome wife! The bass is sweet too. Hope your family is well!

 

[bobunit]

Dude!!!!! She's a keeper, and I mean your awesome wife! The bass is sweet too. Hope your family is well!

Yes she is and thank you.

 

[B-Mac]

My parents have been having some medical issues so we left town last week to help them out. Just so happens my birthday was during this time. I had been looking at a P bass and the Mrs knew about it so she decided to surprise me with it by having it shipped to my dad's house. Yeah, I was surprised. Here's the pics...
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The shop she bought it from listed it as a 74. Didn't look like a 74 to me, but I din't care because it's awesome and so is she. We both got curious and decided to take peek under the hood. This is what we found...
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It has a fretless conversion which is quite nice. There's hardly any wear on the fingerboard and that A neck is fun to play. The case is in really good shape too.

Man, why can’t I find good deals like this as well as that bass.

Seriously, your wife is a keeper.

The important question is does she have a sister that is available?

 

[bobunit]

Man, why can’t I find good deals like this as well as that bass.

Seriously, your wife is a keeper.

The important question is does she have a sister that is available?

Nope.

 

[FrenchBassQC]

Nice finds, you sir have serious tastes for both the wife and basses.

 

[B-Mac]

Nope.

Oh, bummer! Just my luck! Enjoy your very nice vintage Fender bass.

 

[bobunit]

Oh, bummer! Just my luck! Enjoy your very nice vintage Fender bass.

Thank you!

 

[A9X]

I had been looking at a P bass and the Mrs knew about it so she decided to surprise me with it by having it shipped to my dad's house.

As Lowendchamp said, she's a keeper. I know exactly how you feel, as my late wife took me for an unexpected, and unusual trip into the city in late 86 and presented me with my XL2, which I still have and will never sell.

 

[Razman]

As Lowendchamp said, she's a keeper. I know exactly how you feel, as my late wife took me for an unexpected, and unusual trip into the city in late 86 and presented me with my XL2, which I still have and will never sell.

Dude you know how to pick 'em!

 

[A9X]

Dude you know how to pick 'em!

I can't claim credit for that, she picked me.

 

[Killing Floor]

That neck is really pretty. Congrats.

 

[Neo1]

Nice (both wife and bass). Send more pics of the GTO, too!

 

[chadds]

She's a Keeper! I mean the bass, I mean your wife, Uh.......

 

[Lesfunk]

Very nice. Very thoughtful.

 

[bobunit]

She's a Keeper! I mean the bass, I mean your wife, Uh.......

 

[bobunit]

Nice (both wife and bass). Send more pics of the GTO, too!

Here's the funky strap that came with it... And the GTO.

 

[shnapper]

Yeah sorry.. You blew it with the GTO pics, sell me the car it makes good music too.

 

[two fingers]

Nice! Congrats! Love me some three-tone.