SHOW YOUR DISTRESSED FINISHES!

[JIO]

Looks like another cool lake placid blue in the batch. Also the gold one, (Aztec ?) is gorgeous.

Hard to tell as the pic value is hyped - it looks like Gibson LesPaul gold in the image.

 

[JIO]

Carbon and Campy are always in style looks whippy and fun.

It's a precision tool! I've always used Campy until a brief 6yr period using Shimano. I got used to it pretty easily but have returned to Campy of which I am most familiar. Never used Scram but it looks nice. They're all good.

 

[JIO]

I just got a Cabronita neck from 2saddleslab and I'm gassing hard for a blue floral AllParts body for it. This does not help. Not one bit.

The good thing about the AllParts floral body is it won't fall apart like the originals. Contact-paper and thick poly then wasn't a long-lasting combination.

 

[JIO]

View attachment 3828012
Just enough wear for the skunk stripe to say peek-a-boo.

This reminds me of my redefinition/distressed finish of a multi-lam bodied Drake bass for a tb member -

 

[SJLee]

I remember going into a Jack n the box way after 91 in California and they still had ashtrays. I remember going to my first shows in the early to mid 90s to venues that were still filled with under aged smokers.

California has been referred to as "America's Non-Smoking Section." This reputation came about when California became the first state in the country to ban smoking in nearly every workplace and in indoor public spaces. California's workplace smoking prohibition was enacted by AB 13 and became law in 1995 (Labor Code 6404.5). Restaurants were included in the ban, and bars, taverns, and gaming clubs were phased in by 1998.

So in Sebastopol and Santa Rosa where I was living at the time, they started it immediately in 1995.

 

[JIO]

California has been referred to as "America's Non-Smoking Section." This reputation came about when California became the first state in the country to ban smoking in nearly every workplace and in indoor public spaces. California's workplace smoking prohibition was enacted by AB 13 and became law in 1995 (Labor Code 6404.5). Restaurants were included in the ban, and bars, taverns, and gaming clubs were phased in by 1998.

So in Sebastopol and Santa Rosa where I was living at the time, they started it immediately in 1995.

Other than the fires there - I always enjoy visiting those two places.

 

[phangtonpower]

California has been referred to as "America's Non-Smoking Section." This reputation came about when California became the first state in the country to ban smoking in nearly every workplace and in indoor public spaces. California's workplace smoking prohibition was enacted by AB 13 and became law in 1995 (Labor Code 6404.5). Restaurants were included in the ban, and bars, taverns, and gaming clubs were phased in by 1998.

So in Sebastopol and Santa Rosa where I was living at the time, they started it immediately in 1995.

That's what I thought. I thought you said in 91.

 

[Dynacord]

California has been referred to as "America's Non-Smoking Section." This reputation came about when California became the first state in the country to ban smoking in nearly every workplace and in indoor public spaces. California's workplace smoking prohibition was enacted by AB 13 and became law in 1995 (Labor Code 6404.5). Restaurants were included in the ban, and bars, taverns, and gaming clubs were phased in by 1998.

So in Sebastopol and Santa Rosa where I was living at the time, they started it immediately in 1995.

Was up to the last minute in Monterey County - where I was mostly playing at that time. We thought it would kill the bar scene at the time but it didn't.
Reminding me of the Bay Area band "Smoking Section" - always thought that was a great band name (along with "Free Beer" which was an SF band in the punk days), particularly in California, and was a really good band. Remember seeing them with Curveball (early Primus alumn) playing drums.

Enjoyed playing the Mystic Theater in Petaluma back around then (near Sebastopol and Santa Rosa).

 

[JIO]

Was up to the last minute in Monterey County - where I was mostly playing at that time. We thought it would kill the bar scene at the time but it didn't.
Reminding me of the Bay Area band "Smoking Section" - always thought that was a great band name (along with "Free Beer" which was an SF band in the punk days), particularly in California, and was a really good band. Remember seeing them with Curveball (early Primus alumn) playing drums.

Enjoyed playing the Mystic Theater in Petaluma back around then (near Sebastopol and Santa Rosa).

A regularly sarcastic friend (who isn't a musician) had a 'funny' name for a band; "Club Closed - No Show" (as seen on the marque) ... wonder why no one is here? There was a tavern in SF somewhere that sometimes listed "Dart Night" signifying people playing darts that night, but I always thought it was a good band name.

 

[SJLee]

That's what I thought. I thought you said in 91.

Read what wrote. IIRC means If I Remember Correctly. This is not a statement of fact, it's if I remember correctly.

 

[SJLee]

Was up to the last minute in Monterey County - where I was mostly playing at that time. We thought it would kill the bar scene at the time but it didn't.
Reminding me of the Bay Area band "Smoking Section" - always thought that was a great band name (along with "Free Beer" which was an SF band in the punk days), particularly in California, and was a really good band. Remember seeing them with Curveball (early Primus alumn) playing drums.

Enjoyed playing the Mystic Theater in Petaluma back around then (near Sebastopol and Santa Rosa).

Yes, the Mystic. I've seen many shows there. Great small theater. Early Primus you could find playing the Ibeam and other small clubs on the Haight. Fun times.

 

[SJLee]

Other than the fires there - I always enjoy visiting those two places.

That was always my favorite place to ride. I'd head out to Sebastopol from SR, then north up to Graton. From there I would head out to Occidental. Howard Station Cafe is a nice place to have breakfast. From there I'd head out Coleman Valley Rd to the Hwy 1. Fantastic scenery and views the whole way. Beautiful view of the ocean at the top of ridge. You can head north along the coast to Jenner and stop by and check out the seals. From there I'd take 116 back past Guerneville, through Forestville and back to Sebastopol. River Rd is also a nice ride back along the Russian River. Goes past Corbel if your into that sort of thing. I don't usually drink if I'm going to ride, but if you're into taking that in, Russian River Vineyards is awesome. Makes me wish I could move back. <sigh>

 

[Dynacord]

Yes, the Mystic. I've seen many shows there. Great small theater. Early Primus you could find playing the Ibeam and other small clubs on the Haight. Fun times.

Yeah, and Claypool used to play around in a number of other local bands. Saw many shows at the I-beam, Nightbreak, etc. Played the I-beam, too - tough load in there (having to double park on Haight St and then up long narrow stairs). I wonder what became of that place as it was well set up other than that.

 

[JIO]

Yeah, and Claypool used to play around in a number of other local bands. Saw many shows at the I-beam, Nightbreak, etc. Played the I-beam, too - tough load in there (having to double park on Haight St and then up long narrow stairs). I wonder what became of that place as it was well set up other than that.

I went to the I-Beam to hear the Golden Palomino's in the late '80s. I was visiting then before moving to CA in '90. Only time I went there. I'd hoped that Jack Bruce was going to appear with them as he was on the newest LP at that time, but no such luck. Michael Stype (REM) did make an appearance.

"The I-Beam closed in 1994 after a long battle with neighbors over sound issues. Live rock music shows over the last few years were few and far between. The Sunday Night Tea Dance continued until July 1992, but the last year had few patrons because by that time house music had become more popular than modern rock among gays who liked to go dancing.

New Wave City, San Francisco's First & Foremost 80's Dance Party, presented its "Just Can't Get Enough" event at the I-Beam on the last night of the I-Beam's operation, July 23, 1994.

After the I-Beam closed, the building (originally the Park Masonic Hall), remained vacant and boarded up for 10 years until 2004, when it was torn down and a modern apartment house with retail shops at street level was constructed on the site."

 

[Killing Floor]

Here's my road relic.
1987 EBMM Sabre in the Steve Morse blue burst, I am original owner. Toured extensively for 4+ years. Gigged locally for 10+ additional years. For 18 months this bass had almost continuous "van life" before things got a little more comfortable. Still gigged periodically but not the main handle. Note there is a ding on the top right above the switch and a scratch on the lower horn. There's also some spiderweb cracks around the pickguard screws. Bridge and machines could use some polish and elbow grease.
Over 1,500 live gigs on this bass. Original foam mutes. The case is beat to heck but used a proper flight case on travel gigs. I have never babied this bass except that I don't use gig bags.

 

[JIO]

Here's my road relic.
1987 EBMM Sabre in the Steve Morse blue burst, I am original owner. Toured extensively for 4+ years. Gigged locally for 10+ additional years. For 18 months this bass had almost continuous "van life" before things got a little more comfortable. Still gigged periodically but not the main handle. Note there is a ding on the top right above the switch and a scratch on the lower horn. There's also some spiderweb cracks around the pickguard screws. Bridge and machines could use some polish and elbow grease.
Over 1,500 live gigs on this bass. Original foam mutes. The case is beat to heck but used a proper flight case on travel gigs. I have never babied this bass except that I don't use gig bags.View attachment 3830424

Pretty remarkable how new it looks.

 

[SJLee]

Here's my road relic.
1987 EBMM Sabre in the Steve Morse blue burst, I am original owner. Toured extensively for 4+ years. Gigged locally for 10+ additional years. For 18 months this bass had almost continuous "van life" before things got a little more comfortable. Still gigged periodically but not the main handle. Note there is a ding on the top right above the switch and a scratch on the lower horn. There's also some spiderweb cracks around the pickguard screws. Bridge and machines could use some polish and elbow grease.
Over 1,500 live gigs on this bass. Original foam mutes. The case is beat to heck but used a proper flight case on travel gigs. I have never babied this bass except that I don't use gig bags.View attachment 3830424

I think you win the award for most pristine bass for 1500+ gigs. Well done!

 

[phangtonpower]

Read what wrote. IIRC means If I Remember Correctly. This is not a statement of fact, it's if I remember correctly.

Learn something new everyday I thought I was loosing it is all.

 

[SJLee]

Learn something new everyday I thought I was loosing it is all.

No worries, I hope ai continue learning until I die.

 

[God's Favorite Bass]

Here's my road relic.
1987 EBMM Sabre in the Steve Morse blue burst, I am original owner. Toured extensively for 4+ years. Gigged locally for 10+ additional years. For 18 months this bass had almost continuous "van life" before things got a little more comfortable. Still gigged periodically but not the main handle. Note there is a ding on the top right above the switch and a scratch on the lower horn. There's also some spiderweb cracks around the pickguard screws. Bridge and machines could use some polish and elbow grease.
Over 1,500 live gigs on this bass. Original foam mutes. The case is beat to heck but used a proper flight case on travel gigs. I have never babied this bass except that I don't use gig bags.View attachment 3830424

I had a trans red Sabre long ago and it was really nice, that's a beauty!