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#143,083
Gaolee said:
There's a reason we get the candidates we get. Nobody with a right mind would run. Not such a joke, unfortunately. I'll really stop now.
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It is a well-known fact that those people who must want to rule people are, ipso facto, those least suited to do it... anyone who is capable of getting themselves made President should on no account be allowed to do the job.

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GIBrat51 said:
That bass is either still for sale, or somebody's trying to flip it. It would be nice to have - and, scarily enough, I actually have the cash - but, I'm not overly fond of "collector grade" instruments. I have a couple of them - not really on purpose; just turned out that way - and honestly? I feel kind of guilty about taking them out to play them. And, the paranoia that comes with it kinda ruins the fun...:cool:
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At the end of the day, it’s a musical instrument that should be played. I know a couple of prominent “collectors” in L.A. One can play and he doesn’t care what happens to them; they’re his ‘til he passes. The other guy has no clue. Can’t play at all. Thinks he’s G**’* gift. If Slash touched it once it’s gotta be amazing. I guess I’m saying, buy nice instruments, love them and play them. Don’t feel guilty about owning and playing something nice. But by all means, play them.
 
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Chucky Stiletti said:
Oooooh.......:drool::drool::drool:
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My uncle Josh had one of those '56 T-Birds; black, with the Continental kit; a white detachable hard top; and a 312 Lincoln motor with the 3 speed automatic. My aunt HATED that car, and from the day he bought it (new) until the day he died, refused to even sit in it. I, on the other hand, had no such problems...:rolleyes: I suppose his oldest son probably still has it...:cool:
 
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MCF said:
At the end of the day, it’s a musical instrument that should be played. I know a couple of prominent “collectors” in L.A. One can play and he doesn’t care what happens to them; they’re his ‘til he passes. The other guy has no clue. Can’t play at all. Thinks he’s G**’* gift. If Slash touched it once it’s gotta be amazing. I guess I’m saying, buy nice instruments, love them and play them. Don’t feel guilty about owning and playing something nice. But by all means, play them.
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4003 Ric 1.JPG '94 Gretsch G6119B.JPG I do play them; just not as often as my other basses. And, "guilty" was probably the wrong word; I should have said that I'm a little ... apprehensive... when they come out of their cases. Like playing a new T-Bird in a small room, that's a little cluttered - only more so...:cool:
 
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PillO said:
I have never formally studied history, but I am a US history buff. And I have done something that I think few Americans have done - I have read (and understood) both the declaration of independence and constitution.

Nixon was an interesting guy. A puritan from California. The platform on which he initially ran for the Republican nomination was quite different from the policies thrust upon him by the party. The most notable to me was that he thought that criminalization of drug possession was poor policy; that addicts should be treated. Quite a progressive attitude for 60s establishment.
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If we ever meet, we could have a fascinating discussion about Tricky. He was a smart guy. But bats**t nuts. I’m not a fan at all. But his Library in Yorba Linda is a good way to spend a half day in the OC.
 
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MCF said:
At the end of the day, it’s a musical instrument that should be played. I know a couple of prominent “collectors” in L.A. One can play and he doesn’t care what happens to them; they’re his ‘til he passes. The other guy has no clue. Can’t play at all. Thinks he’s G**’* gift. If Slash touched it once it’s gotta be amazing. I guess I’m saying, buy nice instruments, love them and play them. Don’t feel guilty about owning and playing something nice. But by all means, play them.
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Very solid, sensible advice.
 
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#143,096
Beginner Craig said:
Hi all. What strings are you guys using on the Bird? What is considered the best ones most people use. Thanks
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I'm a little late to the party here - (jeez, leave work and make chicken dinner, you guys rattle off 4 pages of stuff!) I'd suggest Ken Smith Rock Masters 45-105, they're like RotoSounds when they're new - and they keep that tone for a long time - unlike RotoSounds.
 
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