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So I've decided to buy a Walkabout Scout...

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by Benjamin Strange, Feb 22, 2004.


  1. Feb 22, 2004 #1
    Benjamin Strange

    Benjamin Strange Commercial User

    Dec 25, 2002
    New Orleans, LA
    Owner / Tech: Strange Guitarworks
    I've discovered that living in San Francisco can be tough if you don't have a small amp for gigs and auditions. So I am going to break down and buy a Walkabout. My only question is... what color?

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    That snakeskin is so Boogie retro! I love it! But having a purple suede would be so nice... or maybe a brown lizard with a wicker grille? Aargh! Too many choices!
     
  5. Feb 22, 2004 #2
    Lockout

    Lockout

    Dec 24, 2002
    Illinois
    Mmmm. That "Hazlenut Lizard w/ Tan Grille" Scout in the Mesa gallery looks really nice:

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    Hey, do these custom finish options cost extra?
     
  10. Feb 22, 2004 #3
    MJ5150

    MJ5150 Terrific Twister

    Apr 12, 2001
    Olympia, WA
    Go with the quilted maple, and pewter grille.

    -Mike
     
  14. Feb 22, 2004 #4
    Benjamin Strange

    Benjamin Strange Commercial User

    Dec 25, 2002
    New Orleans, LA
    Owner / Tech: Strange Guitarworks
    I've been considering doing the hardwood thing alot actually. I've been leaning towards bubinga with a black grille. Only problem is that I can see this amp will be moved around alot, and I would hate to get that beautiful bubinga all bashed up.

    Yeah, it does cost extra, but who cares? We bassists spend thousands on getting cool looking instruments, and then just plug it into a plain old boring black box. The whole reason we play bass is to look cool, right? Why not have the other half of our instrument look hip too?
     
  18. Feb 22, 2004 #5
    AMJBASS

    AMJBASS Supporting Member

    Jan 8, 2002
    Ontario, Canada
    I would love a Walkabout Scout in Babinga with a wicker grill. That would look so classy. You really would need a high quality padded cover though. Even the thought of a scrape on that piece makes me shudder.
     
  22. Feb 22, 2004 #6
    Joe Nerve

    Joe Nerve Supporting Member

    Oct 7, 2000
    New York City
    Endorsing artist: Musicman basses
    bongo bass
    walkabout scout
    bongo bass
    walkabout scout
    bongo bass
    walkabout scout
    bongo bass
    walkabout scout

    maybe i should get a second job. it would make life so much less painful.
     
  26. Feb 22, 2004 #7
    Benjamin Strange

    Benjamin Strange Commercial User

    Dec 25, 2002
    New Orleans, LA
    Owner / Tech: Strange Guitarworks
    There... fixed it for you.
     
  31. Feb 22, 2004 #8
    andrewd

    andrewd

    Sep 5, 2003
    Boston, MA
    i read somewhere on here that hardwood will be unavailable for the walkabout scout. ive been thinking about getting one in red with pewter grill.

    how much do the custom finishes cost?
     
  35. Feb 22, 2004 #9
    Benjamin Strange

    Benjamin Strange Commercial User

    Dec 25, 2002
    New Orleans, LA
    Owner / Tech: Strange Guitarworks
    Well, I could probably pull some strings to get one in hardwood if I decide to go that way ;)

    I seem to remember the custom finishes being $200 extra.
     
  39. Feb 22, 2004 #10
    andrewd

    andrewd

    Sep 5, 2003
    Boston, MA
    ouch.... looks like ill be sticking with black then.