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Summer Build Off 2022 - Fun Time Free For All
- Thread starter Beej
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Ah joy. I deliberately scheduled this day off months ago, because I thought I was going to be scrambling to finish my build (*snif). But last week, I was asked if I could work it to provide some coverage, and I really need that person to cover for me in a few weeks, so...yes. 
But I was clear I had to leave at 1500h.
This morning there's an urgent 20min HR meeting request for 1600h for another area.
All because I didn't block my calendar with an out of office designation. 
Some might just give a hard no, but I got my workplace street cred to uphold if I want to keep others off my turf... so, the voting threads probably won't go up until 1700ish.
But I was clear I had to leave at 1500h. This morning there's an urgent 20min HR meeting request for 1600h for another area.
All because I didn't block my calendar with an out of office designation. Some might just give a hard no, but I got my workplace street cred to uphold if I want to keep others off my turf... so, the voting threads probably won't go up until 1700ish.
So what you're saying is we still have time to start a project and get it in under the wire?... so, the voting threads probably won't go up until 1700ish.
- Apr 18, 2008
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- I'm highly opinionated and extremely self-assured
It might not be the first time.
Anyone got a pile of parts they can take a pic of, and then assemble the bass and submit today?
I updated the first post of this thread with "COMPLETE" after each entrant who has either declared completion here or appears to be completed within their thread. I'll plan to put up all of those in voting threads later today after the build off closes. And of course anyone else who finishes today.
I actually have 2 entire jazz basses worth of parts sitting here. I could do an assembly build, but then I would have to take them back apart to modIt might not be the first time.
Anyone got a pile of parts they can take a pic of, and then assemble the bass and submit today?
I actually have enough parts to build two, and in hindsight, I should have completed those for the SBO instead of the path that I took, but I think I'll save those for WBO. Nothing fancy, but at least I should be able to get them assemble/completed in the allotted time....
I was just thinking as I posted I should save one for the WBO. I've been holding off one it because I wanted to get better at routing and I really dont want to mess this one up.
I kind of forgot about the two that I had, they've been sitting idle for quite a while, so another couple of months won't be a problem. One will be a TF fretless style (TF body and MM neck & hardware from TB classifieds), the other will be Warmoth PB body and neck. They're both at the "I need to design and order some waterslide decals" stage....
I'm done! I even have a few hours to spare, who would have thoght?
Here's my official submission: Ziricote Dream - non-bass category: SBO 22 - Ziricote Dream
Here's my official submission: Ziricote Dream - non-bass category: SBO 22 - Ziricote Dream
I'm in! Whew, what a dash to the finish. I need a beer and a nap!
Here is my official submission in the scratch build category:
SBO 2022 - Cheaper by the Dozen - 12 String Bass
Here is my official submission in the scratch build category:
SBO 2022 - Cheaper by the Dozen - 12 String Bass
Here's my official submission for the assembly build category... Just made it!!!
SBO 2022 Third Time's a Charm -- FusionBird (A)
SBO 2022 Third Time's a Charm -- FusionBird (A)
Dear @Beej 's boss,
Please excuse @Beej from the HR staffing meeting because he has something important to do. He would only sit around the table rolling his eyes at whatever stupid idea got mentioned by the new twit who only wants to talk forever to get noticed, so it would be better fore everybody if you let him quietly leave the session.
Thanks in advance.
Signed @Beej 's friends
Please excuse @Beej from the HR staffing meeting because he has something important to do. He would only sit around the table rolling his eyes at whatever stupid idea got mentioned by the new twit who only wants to talk forever to get noticed, so it would be better fore everybody if you let him quietly leave the session.
Thanks in advance.
Signed @Beej 's friends
As an innocent bystander for the summer build off I am totally taken back by these fine instruments. 
It's going to be hard casting votes this time around. Hope I can keep up with everyone for the Winter Build Off, you guys are awesome
It's going to be hard casting votes this time around. Hope I can keep up with everyone for the Winter Build Off, you guys are awesome
This is my submission post for the Assembly category (emphasis on the first 3 letters)!
SBO 2022 - Goldilocks Z
SBO 2022 - Goldilocks Z
You're being too hard on yourself, it looks good
Just let that pink be the center of a pink burst and work more intense pink stain out the the edges
Please send this to my boss as well. TIA!
