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Thunderbird Club

#244,781
dagrev said:
That's so cool you and Ken can connect. Color me envious!
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This is such a great club. We make the effort to get to know those close to us. I’ve met George a couple times. Kara once. Chucky and Rosa, Veronica and Frank, Geo, Dave, and of course Jeff who I had a most enjoyable car ride with when I picked him up in King City to take him to last year’s GTG. I value the friendships. Their special. And for those I haven’t met in person, I expect some trips when I retire and and can travel for an opportunity to meet. Heck, I’m even willing to go to Texas just to meet Miles. Irv, Will, @D.M.N., Roger, Ken, Larry, Andy, Donnie, Mike, Honda Punk, Mr Gator, Scott, Mark, and of course Bryan. Geoff in Oz, and our friends in Finland. It’s a long list. And then there are friends through the Mesa Club. My retirement days will be fun.
 
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MCF said:
This is such a great club. We make the effort to get to know those close to us. I’ve met George a couple times. Kara once. Chucky and Rosa, Veronica and Frank, Geo, Dave, and of course Jeff who I had a most enjoyable car ride with when I picked him up in King City to take him to last year’s GTG. I value the friendships. Their special. And for those I haven’t met in person, I expect some trips when I retire and and can travel for an opportunity to meet. Heck, I’m even willing to go to Texas just to meet Miles. Irv, Will, @D.M.N., Roger, Ken, Larry, Donnie, Mike, Honda Punk, Mr Gator, Scott, Mark, and of course Bryan. Geoff in Oz, and our friends in Finland. It’s a long list. And then there are friends through the Mesa Club. My retirement days will be fun.
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JJR58 said:
Well hell, If I can make it….. :laugh:
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JJR58 said:
Major fret work. Was a very poor refret when I had gotten it. But tons of fret to work with. So, major fret dressing, re-seating frets. He some how took out the hump in the middle of the neck.
Had him shave down some of the baseball bat off the back of the neck, was resealed.
Cleaned up some epoxy grime on a poor binding repair.

Plays like a dream.

Matt at 30th Street guitars.
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It’s nice to have someone you can rely on. I’ve been using John Caruthers in Camarillo (the Elixir video setup guy) and am pleased with his shop’s work. He builds incredible basses and guitars. Just ask Lee Sklar.
 
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JIO said:
I could provide a Mission SF rant.., but I'll refrain because I don't want to waste my energy on something I have no control over. I'm just friendly with the people in the hood who are friendly when walking Mona.

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A few years ago, I was in SF for JP Morgan. One of our consultants committed too late (if you don't have a hotel booked by June, you are not staying in walking distance of the conference) and ended up getting an Air BnB in the mission. He didn't show up for a breakfast meeting and we started wondering if he was a) killed on his way back the previous evening, b) killed by an intruder as he slept, or c) killed on his way to the breakfast meeting. He then deprived us of a good story by safely showing up for the next meeting.
 
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JJR58 said:
:thumbsup: Definitely worth every penny.
Having a proper set up and good frets is always key.
But that’s nothing I need to tell you. :)
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I’m confident I can set up most any bass. But I don’t have the proper tools (yet) for fret leveling, crowning and dressing. That will change when I’m retired. For now, I’m happy to pay a well regarded pro when needed.
 
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PillO said:
A few years ago, I was in SF for JP Morgan. One of our consultants committed too late (if you don't have a hotel booked by June, you are not staying in walking distance of the conference) and ended up getting an Air BnB in the mission. He didn't show up for a breakfast meeting and we started wondering if he was a) killed on his way back the previous evening, b) killed by an intruder as he slept, or c) killed on his way to the breakfast meeting. He then deprived us of a good story by safely showing up for the next meeting.
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People ruin everything.
 
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