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Spitfire tort pics...

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mr.mow said:
But these are just aged white guards right? Not celluloid based white/mint?
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Yes that is correct, they start stark bright glowing white. They go through a relic process which makes them become a slight off white/mint depending on the lighting. Then I do even more relic such as rust, etc, but some of the most surface relicing can wash off since its only surface, but no matter what the guard will always now be an off white/mint no matter how much you wash it. The deepest relic process keeps its color. A Jazz bass white relic guard will be $85.

I guess I could also do a celluloid sheet for you. I would have to track down mint celluloid and start from there.
 
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I'm late the the party and I'm not a Spitfire customer, so I don't really have a dog in this, but I can't help but ask ...

Do those of you who object to the "profession of faith" (or however you want to describe it) included in the order make sure the other vendors you buy from believe exactly as you do? Or is it okay to buy whatever from whomever so long as they stay mute so you can do your biz in blissful ignorance? If you pick something out and then take it to the counter and see that the clerk is wearing a crucifix or star of David, does that void the sale for you? What about cultural garb that may or may not be religious in nature? Gray area? Forget the sale just to be cautious? Are agnostic products okay, or does it have to be certifiably atheistic?

I'm not religious, nor do I profess to have all the answers. But man, if I only purchased stuff from like-minded folks I'd be missing out on some sweet Amish furniture and I guess I'd have to kiss the occasional Trappist ale goodbye, which would be a real shame because I'm from WI where we know beer and that stuff's the shizzle. Is isolation based on ideology really a way to live? Slippery slope there, and that way lies intolerance and all of its ugly byproducts, I suspect.

Oh and breaking stuff because it came from the "wrong minded" sort in your opinion? I'll refrain from expressing my dismay the way I'd really like to, because it would impolite. But ask the surviving Beatles about how their careers were brought to a screeching halt and the money stopped flowing in when the morally superior set worried about the societal ills of rock 'n' roll started buying up albums just to burn them. Not the most effective form of protest, to say the least.
 
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Madcity Fats said:
I'm late the the party and I'm not a Spitfire customer, so I don't really have a dog in this, but I can't help but ask ...

Do those of you who object to the "profession of faith" (or however you want to describe it) included in the order make sure the other vendors you buy from believe exactly as you do? Or is it okay to buy whatever from whomever so long as they stay mute so you can do your biz in blissful ignorance? If you pick something out and then take it to the counter and see that the clerk is wearing a crucifix or star of David, does that void the sale for you? What about cultural garb that may or may not be religious in nature? Gray area? Forget the sale just to be cautious? Are agnostic products okay, or does it have to be certifiably atheistic?

I'm not religious, nor do I profess to have all the answers. But man, if I only purchased stuff from like-minded folks I'd be missing out on some sweet Amish furniture and I guess I'd have to kiss the occasional Trappist ale goodbye, which would be a real shame because I'm from WI where we know beer and that stuff's the shizzle. Is isolation based on ideology really a way to live? Slippery slope there, and that way lies intolerance and all of its ugly byproducts, I suspect.

Oh and breaking stuff because it came from the "wrong minded" sort in your opinion? I'll refrain from expressing my dismay the way I'd really like to, because it would impolite. But ask the surviving Beatles about how their careers were brought to a screeching halt and the money stopped flowing in when the morally superior set worried about the societal ills of rock 'n' roll started buying up albums just to burn them. Not the most effective form of protest, to say the least.
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Ummm… regardless whether I agree w/you or not, I feel this tact isn't going to lead to anything constructive, especially considering past thread-closings. I think it would be better served focusing on the product itself.
 
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Madcity Fats said:
I'm late the the party and I'm not a Spitfire customer, so I don't really have a dog in this, but I can't help but ask ...

Do those of you who object to the "profession of faith" (or however you want to describe it) included in the order make sure the other vendors you buy from believe exactly as you do? Or is it okay to buy whatever from whomever so long as they stay mute so you can do your biz in blissful ignorance? If you pick something out and then take it to the counter and see that the clerk is wearing a crucifix or star of David, does that void the sale for you? What about cultural garb that may or may not be religious in nature? Gray area? Forget the sale just to be cautious? Are agnostic products okay, or does it have to be certifiably atheistic?

I'm not religious, nor do I profess to have all the answers. But man, if I only purchased stuff from like-minded folks I'd be missing out on some sweet Amish furniture and I guess I'd have to kiss the occasional Trappist ale goodbye, which would be a real shame because I'm from WI where we know beer and that stuff's the shizzle. Is isolation based on ideology really a way to live? Slippery slope there, and that way lies intolerance and all of its ugly byproducts, I suspect.

Oh and breaking stuff because it came from the "wrong minded" sort in your opinion? I'll refrain from expressing my dismay the way I'd really like to, because it would impolite. But ask the surviving Beatles about how their careers were brought to a screeching halt and the money stopped flowing in when the morally superior set worried about the societal ills of rock 'n' roll started buying up albums just to burn them. Not the most effective form of protest, to say the least.
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I don't care what my vendors believe but I object to any profession of any faith included with my purchase if opting out of receiving it isn't an option. It's different from wearing a cross or star of David. That doesn't offend me. The letter does. Anyone can believe whatever they want and conduct their business how they please and I can do the same as a consumer.

The pick guards are very nice. I'd purchase one if I had a vintage jazz bass with a pick guard I didn't like and the seller would agree not to include the letter. I'd ask politely and if refused, would go on about my day without anger or resentment.
 
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JIO said:
Ummm… regardless whether I agree w/you or not, I feel this tact isn't going to lead to anything constructive, especially considering past thread-closings. I think it would be better served focusing on the product itself.
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Fair enough and good point. I think the product looks fantastic. Given my current budget, I'd say they're a bit out of my reach for my purposes, but if I had a true vintage Fender and was looking for an authentic looking guard, I'd be all over these. I love the look of old celluloid tort and think the new stuff pales by comparison.

So yeah, under other circumstances, I'd be happy to send off a stack of bills with the words "In God We Trust" emblazoned upon them for one of these guards. And despite being a non-believer myself, I doubt I'd lose any sleep over receiving an innocuous blessing with my order. I only flinch when I sneeze, not at the blessing offered afterward. I've got real problems to worry about.
 
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Madcity Fats said:
I guess I should say in advance that I apologize if my consternation offends anyone. Not being the sort to be easily offended myself, I have a lousy barometer for this stuff. It's a serious disadvantage in this day and age, BELIEVE ME.
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No one questions yours or anyones right to have opinions/beliefs whether offensive our otherwise - as always the focus here is appropriate context for its inclusion. This is talkbass, and it's ideally about discussions and topics related to all things bass.
 
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Madcity Fats said:
For the record, I'm not espousing any beliefs and I didn't create the context. But I get it, thought-provoking questions don't belong and I'll take it elsewhere.
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With all due respect (and I sincerely mean that Madcity Fats - my only wish is to be very clear here and I'm sorry if I wasn't) - all context under the umbrella of tb should ideally be bass-related. Within that context, you are free to provide wildly thought-provoking questions all day as long as they are about all things bass. Hope that helps - I am the last person to discourage thought-provoking questions! :) (visit Luthiers Corner - it's contagious there!)
 
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Thanks PTS74.

@Arizona Jones, Na the holes look good, I think there is a sharpening/detail photoshop effect on those pictures. Looks cool actually. The guard is slightly softer and smoother in person and the holes look great. Thanks for being a fan.
 
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