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"Newbie In Need" Pacific NW version...

Discussion in 'Miscellaneous [BG]' started by rllefebv, Nov 28, 2001.

  1. Nov 28, 2001 #1
    rllefebv

    rllefebv

    Oct 17, 2000
    Newberg, Oregon
    Hey Pacific Northwest TB'ers... For my 500th post, I decided to follow mchildree's lead. I was reading through some posts last night and was struck by the giving nature of Mike's post, 'Newbie in need'... (http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=32250), and the multitude of generous responses. This got me thinking that it might be nice to try and arrange something in our little corner of the continent for a less fortunate, potential bottom-dweller. Maybe we can come together with gear and/or cash donations to setup a kid with a starter kit. I'd think anything would be welcome... Books, cords, strings, strap, bass(!!)... I can start it off with a set of 'Darco' roundwound strings and this next to new Peavey MicroBass... Low hours, well maintained...

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    If there's any interest, I can start checking with some contacts at the local middle and high schools to see if there's a potential recipient. Or... Someone else may have some better placed contacts for this type of thing. I just really dug the giving spirit here at TalkBass and thought about sharing the joy of bass! Interested??

    -robert
     
  2. Nov 29, 2001 #2
    rllefebv

    rllefebv

    Oct 17, 2000
    Newberg, Oregon
    Very Frustrating... (bump)
     
  3. Nov 29, 2001 #3
    bassmonkeee

    bassmonkeee

    Sep 13, 2000
    Decatur, GA
    Don't let a lack of response get ya down. If you can't find anyone else who wants to contribute, you can always give the amp to a school, or find a reputable dealer to see if there are any students, or potential students who need an amp. I would try local high school jazz bands. You could always sell the amp, and give the money to charity. Or, give it the amp to a church, synagogue, VA Hospital, etc for an auction.
     
  4. Nov 29, 2001 #4
    neptoon

    neptoon

    Jul 25, 2000
    Kings Bay, GA
    hey, call some of your local bass instructors...i'm sure they may have beginner students who may need equipment...man, for the first year i played bass, i had to use the mic input on an old stereo for an amp :eek: parents the world over want to make sure that their kids are going to stick with a certain thing before spending gobs of cash, especially on something that can potentially be discouraging for someone just starting out on a musical instrument, for example. they may know someone.