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#325,141
TBird1958 said:
I think it needs to happen again! The bridge cover was installed by Mike, I found the part and had him add it after he took some pics of the bass (it was on his website for quite some time), as I really needed a bridge cover to lay my on when using a pick.

Here's the Master at work!

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My guitarist friend was really thrown off by the bridge cover on my Ripper when he played bass for a tune at a jam last week.
I like the cover for pick playing. I can rest my hand and pick a little further from the bridge.
 
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#325,145
MCF said:
OMFG. No way I can do that now. But that is a dream. A Lull fiver Tbird in the right color. I could sell everything except the ‘15, the Bachs, the Studio, and the Bicentennial. I’m thinking. My wife would absolutely kill me. She is not as understanding as Frank is. I don’t have the cash today. What to do?
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What does a kidney go for?
 
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Engle said:
My guitarist friend was really thrown off by the bridge cover on my Ripper when he played bass for a tune at a jam last week.
I like the cover for pick playing. I can rest my hand and pick a little further from the bridge.
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I put it on the ‘77 thinking it would encourage me to work with a pick more. So far it hasn’t. But it will.
 
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Gaolee said:
What does a kidney go for?
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AI Overview


The "value" of a kidney: black market and transplantation costs
The "worth" of a kidney can be viewed from different perspectives, including the illegal organ trade and the legal costs associated with kidney transplantation.
1. Black market value
  • Prices vary widely depending on location and circumstances. Black market kidney prices have been reported to range from $Invalid Link Removed to as much as $Invalid Link Removed or more.
  • Most of the money goes to middlemen, not the donor. Donors may receive as little as $1,000, while recipients pay significantly higher amounts, such as $150,000.
  • Organ trafficking is a dangerous and unethical practice. It exploits vulnerable individuals and carries risks to both donors and recipients, including the possibility of contracting infections like hepatitis or HIV.
2. Legal transplantation costs
  • Kidney transplantation in the US is expensive.The estimated cost of a kidney transplant in 2025 before insurance is $446,800.
  • Costs are broken down into several phases: pre-transplant medical care, organ procurement, hospital admission, physician fees, post-transplant care, and immunosuppressant medications.
  • Insurance coverage and financial assistance are crucial. Many patients rely on insurance and/or financial assistance programs to afford transplantation.
  • Waiting lists are long in many countries due to organ shortages, contributing to the demand for illegal organ trade, according to ACAMS Today.
  • Dialysis is a life-sustaining but costly treatmentfor patients awaiting a transplant or those ineligible for one. Annual dialysis costs can range from $40,000 to over $100,000 without insurance, though insurance significantly reduces out-of-pocket expenses.
In conclusion, while the black market assigns a monetary value to kidneys through illegal transactions, the ethical and legal pathway of transplantation involves significant medical costs. Both highlight the high demand and critical need for these organs, along with the desperate circumstances faced by those needing and selling them.
 
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MCF said:
I put it on the ‘77 thinking it would encourage me to work with a pick more. So far it hasn’t. But it will.
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Oh, it is. You just aren't listening hard enough. Put your ear right down next to it. If you don't hear anything, just start repeating, "Who's a good cover, hmm? Who's a good cover?"
 
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MCF said:
AI Overview


The "value" of a kidney: black market and transplantation costs
The "worth" of a kidney can be viewed from different perspectives, including the illegal organ trade and the legal costs associated with kidney transplantation.
1. Black market value
  • Prices vary widely depending on location and circumstances. Black market kidney prices have been reported to range from $Invalid Link Removed to as much as $Invalid Link Removed or more.
  • Most of the money goes to middlemen, not the donor. Donors may receive as little as $1,000, while recipients pay significantly higher amounts, such as $150,000.
  • Organ trafficking is a dangerous and unethical practice. It exploits vulnerable individuals and carries risks to both donors and recipients, including the possibility of contracting infections like hepatitis or HIV.
2. Legal transplantation costs
  • Kidney transplantation in the US is expensive.The estimated cost of a kidney transplant in 2025 before insurance is $446,800.
  • Costs are broken down into several phases: pre-transplant medical care, organ procurement, hospital admission, physician fees, post-transplant care, and immunosuppressant medications.
  • Insurance coverage and financial assistance are crucial. Many patients rely on insurance and/or financial assistance programs to afford transplantation.
  • Waiting lists are long in many countries due to organ shortages, contributing to the demand for illegal organ trade, according to ACAMS Today.
  • Dialysis is a life-sustaining but costly treatmentfor patients awaiting a transplant or those ineligible for one. Annual dialysis costs can range from $40,000 to over $100,000 without insurance, though insurance significantly reduces out-of-pocket expenses.
In conclusion, while the black market assigns a monetary value to kidneys through illegal transactions, the ethical and legal pathway of transplantation involves significant medical costs. Both highlight the high demand and critical need for these organs, along with the desperate circumstances faced by those needing and selling them.
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Well there goes that idea.
 
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#325,157
GBassNorth said:
Wow! I love that seafoam (or surf depending on who you ask) green Lull, always wanted a bird that color.
Is it at the Lull shop right now?
I’d even consider trading my mint 5 string Lull with the birdseye maple fretboard for it.
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That's a picture I took quite awhile back, George. It's in Mike's old shop while he was still alive. It's a JAXT4, probably for Jeff himself, he had that $$$ to get Mike to make him pretty much whatever he wanted.
 
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