The cats haven't gone near this Bird, and Frankie is still trying to accept it, gets close enough to smell it and see if it's a non threat.
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Thunderbird Club
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It's there to look pretty and adds to the retro-futurist vibe. When it first arrived I put on an abalone knob, but the pearloid looks better and that's how it's going to remain, along with the Cataldo decal on the pickguard. It all fits together beautifully.
That reminds me:
Oh well there's a lot of smartarse songwriters
Who think they've got it down
I wish they'd all just drop their pens
Get up and jump around
All those stolen phrases and latest crazes
Don't cut no ice with me .....
....
Gimme some of that rock'n'roll melody
Gimme some of that rock'n'roll beat
Gimme some of that rock'n'roll ecstasy
Knock me right off my feet ....
Excerpt from Smartarse Songwriters by Skyhooks
Written by: GREGORY J MACAINSH
(Who happens to be the Bass Player and wrote 90% of their stuff).
Don't get me wrong I usually do stuff on my basses myself, I've done soldering, pickup install, truss rod, but I currently draw the line at filing stuff on my bass. I've done a good amount of research on almost everything repair/maintenance wise, but can't muster up the courage to do fret work. I do intend on purchasing that book though.
As for the wealth thing, and without going into too much detail, I'm at a point in my life where I'm making half decent money, and minimal expenses, I'm still living with my parents (I'm turning 21 in a few days and still going to school, it's not weird) and don't go out drinking nor eat out very often, I also don't make stupid impulse purchases… very often. Hell I even carpool to work 3 days a week. I'm like this with my money for a few reasons, mainly that I have expensive hobbies and know that if I'm stupid with my money like most of my friends I won't be able to afford the things I have, secondly, once I'm done school and I have to pay off student loans I will already have a good start.
Long story short: Am I rich? No. Am I smart with my money? Debatable. Am I better than a lot of people my age? YES
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As a fellow Virgo (71 Monday), I'm sure you are. Fretwork is a lot easier than people make it out to be and you can buy the tools you need for about what you'll be charged to do the work. One beater bass/guitar for practice and you're good to go.
Enjoy your 21st! And take everything I say with at least a teaspoon of salt.
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Hey, don't make me older than I am!
I was born on your 50th.
I do intend on trying it on a beater at some point, I just haven't gotten to that point yet. It doesn't help that my beater bass has probably the best frets right now because it was the only bass I got new, and wasn't too long before I got my 7ender.
PS Canadian drinking age is 19
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I was born on your 50th.
I do intend on trying it on a beater at some point, I just haven't gotten to that point yet. It doesn't help that my beater bass has probably the best frets right now because it was the only bass I got new, and wasn't too long before I got my 7ender.
PS Canadian drinking age is 19
I remember that day.
Drinking age was 18 when I was (in New York). Nanny state forced them to change it.
I had an Aussie a while back. From what I remember, the only reason for their name is that the Basque shepherds that immigrated to America and brought the dogs with them had spent some time in Australia. They aren't derived from any Australian breeds. A mix of Border Collie and English Sheepdog and English Shepherd most likely.Aussie is the common street name for Australian Shepherd. Fairly common breed here in the states, incredibly smart (I swear she understands English) borderline hyperactive and a very devoted people dog. Great choice for a family with active preteens and teenagers or young adults. Probably too rough and tumble for toddlers and elderly folks that can't get around easily. Although I'm nearly 60 I stay fairly active and outdoors focused so she gets the excercise and outdoor stimulation she needs, not sure I'll be able to keep up with her in 10 years though. Wish I had got her 10 years ago when I was much more active.
To keep this from being a total Facebook post - from a bass standpoint, she loves to jump up behind me on the sofa when I practice and slip her head under my left arm and over the neck so she can see what I'm looking so intently at, which happens to be the frets on a song I'm trying to figure out.
Australian Shepherd - Wikipedia
Brother was a Virgo, He said he was a Venution. Brother from another planet.
It was my doppleganger from an alternative universe
I too noticed it and wondered why the image was mirrored but decided to let it go.
Me with said Border Collie/Aussie mix. I love this dog so much, but it makes me sad she doesn’t have much time left. Really getting up there in years.
Geez too many Virgos. My 51st is on 9/13I was born on your 50th.
I do intend on trying it on a beater at some point, I just haven't gotten to that point yet. It doesn't help that my beater bass has probably the best frets right now because it was the only bass I got new, and wasn't too long before I got my 7ender.
PS Canadian drinking age is 19
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"Wily" - Mexican hairless rapscallion - not mine but I'm his "uncle"
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I think you should leave it just the way it is, kind of like Malcom Young's Gretsch with the missing pick up.
Somehow I think I'll be disappointed here..................Just sayin'
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Lots of Virgos here.................Me 59 on 9/3.
How this animal could be yawning is simply beyond me, she sleeps about 17 hours a day. I love her so much.
So I was just cleaning my TBird, staring at the new set of strings, staring at the bass. Decided to take a good straight edge to the frets, they are a lot better than I thought (the E string slot in the nut must be low) so I said f&$@ it and put the new strings on. I can live with a little buzz on the open E for a while.
If anyone's wondering, I put Sadowsky black label nickels standard gauge on, haven't had the chance to put it through a decent amp at decent volume.
On to the next bass, "beater bass" is going heavier gauge than before, D'Addario Pro Steels 55-110
If anyone's wondering, I put Sadowsky black label nickels standard gauge on, haven't had the chance to put it through a decent amp at decent volume.
On to the next bass, "beater bass" is going heavier gauge than before, D'Addario Pro Steels 55-110
[cough]September for me too[cough]
