I'm a Texan but perhaps an outlier, actually I'm probably an outlier in many circles -I'm just letting him think that Texas is the center of the known universe - you know
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Thunderbird Club
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It was actually something of a precursor. Mostly ingredient wise. More of a stew than what we think of as Chili. So thanks Tejas for perfecting it!
I will not stand for this Texas bashing!
I prefer to remain seated.
I prefer to remain seated.
isn't it chili (original recipe) OR chili con carne?....We invented chili so ...
Humor me. This was huge for me when I was seventeen.
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Bruce Springsteen Appeared on the Cover of Both 'Time' and 'Newsweek' 50 Years Ago Today
Bruce Springsteen and his team pulled off one of greatest PR coups of the Seventies 50 years ago, when he appeared on the covers of Time and Newsweek.
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Couldn't resist - was in the planning stage to build a Jazz bass out of Warmth parts when I found this- mind you I wanted something in a whiter white than the Olympic and Vintage whites offered by Warmoth- a little over a couple hundred bucks more than the Warmoth or less, depending on my pickup selection, but it will come with one of those SKB molded TSA cases.
A 2023 Fender Mod Shop Jazz Bass in like new condition-
A 2023 Fender Mod Shop Jazz Bass in like new condition-
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I highly recommend meeting Geoff. He is a great guy to hang with. I truly enjoyed spending time with him.Geoff, going to be around Sydney April 5-9, 2027? Advanced notice
My wife will not allow that to happen. I have a TERRIBLE track record of not selling basses I said I would to cover more bass purchases. Fool her once, shame on her. Fool her 27 times, shame on me
Give me her number. I’ll explain to her how this is not a bass purchase. It is a retirement investment. And think how much it’ll be worth when you’re, well, you know….I highly recommend meeting Geoff. He is a great guy to hang with. I truly enjoyed spending time with him.
My wife will not allow that to happen. I have a TERRIBLE track record of not selling basses I said I would to cover more bass purchases. Fool her once, shame on her. Fool her 27 times, shame on me
New Club: Thursday Bass Owners!
And thank you for sharing your card, which lets me confirm I was reading the date right (m/d/yyyy) based on serial number.
Also cool to note you and I had the same inspector!
Sadly my bench photo was not included... nor my allen wrenches.
But I did get the silica gel pack...
Small price to pay; still utterly jazzed over my luck.
Holy cow. Sell something and be in the market! If I were not involved with restoring the '66 NR I would likely talk to the guy and ask if you would pick it up if he won't consider shipping.
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A seller on eBay who specializes in EMG pickups from whom I purchased a few sets of active models for my budget Steinberger XT's- actually snagged a set of HB-CS in brushed gold because he has entrè with EMG. Great guy!!
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As an Aussie I stay clear of Chili debates.
I’m with Mike, just put it down in front of me. Meat, beans, both - not fussed, just let me at it.
So, remove bad #2 from the list... guard crack repaired.
And add that finish under the guard looks exactly like exposed finish with regard to fine polishing scratches, so they are 'factory'...
But add sad point #7; somebody must have sneezed putting this guard screw in at a 20 degree cant....
...which will bug me, so eventually I will have to plug and redrill... but not now.
Diving into the restring before I lose my nerve.
And add that finish under the guard looks exactly like exposed finish with regard to fine polishing scratches, so they are 'factory'...
But add sad point #7; somebody must have sneezed putting this guard screw in at a 20 degree cant....
...which will bug me, so eventually I will have to plug and redrill... but not now.
Diving into the restring before I lose my nerve.
I would return it. It's clearly a wreck.
Not sure on the date vs the serial number on mine.New Club: Thursday Bass Owners!
And thank you for sharing your card, which lets me confirm I was reading the date right (m/d/yyyy) based on serial number.
Also cool to note you and I had the same inspector!
Sadly my bench photo was not included... nor my allen wrenches.
But I did get the silica gel pack...
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Small price to pay; still utterly jazzed over my luck.
No Allen keys, but mine was 2nd hand.
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Sounds good. Feel free to contact me via direct message. As we approach the date we can exchange phone or WhatsApp details.Geoff, going to be around Sydney April 5-9, 2027? Advanced notice
Perhaps we can find a beer while you are here.
Just one warning though. I am going to Adelaide, and the SA wine areas, “in April” with a couple of mates, and a Kiwi mate that is flying over. The dates aren’t locked in yet so I will endeavour to push it to the end of April… but I’m one vote in 4. It shouldn’t be a problem but can’t guarantee it just yet.
I look forward to meeting you. Hit me up with any questions on our fair city.
Andy, even little “retired from purchasing” me would leap on that one!
Worth a look, surely?
Maybe. We briefly talked about it and I am still alive.
My grandfather thought the ship he was on (his way to Sicily from BA in the late 40's) was gonna sink in a bad storm so he promised the lord he would make an offering to the church which he did by way of a statue of the "Virgen de Lujan" (not Guadalupe) in the photos which he personally delivered to his parish, a Cappuccin Convent in his home town of Caltagirone.
My uncle Ciccino mom's brother, can be seen in the photo next to the offering (decades later) once there.
After many years of the family looking for it, we found it with uncle Gaetano, (in photo) at that same convent yesterday ....
