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Thunderbird Club
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Not gonna lie, I had to google that one. Not familiar with that vernacular but I am now and intend to use it here in the states to confuse everyone haha
Gaolee
Official leathers tester and crash dummy
I had to look that up. I might have to get a couple more 'Birds painted a different color.
Good!!!!
We were informed yesterday that the company was "strongly recommending" that we work from home for about 3 weeks or until this situation has settled down. Not a problem for me. I will get some extra sleep and be able to mess around on a bass a little each day during work.
Received an email from our CEO today announcing that the "strongly recommended" work from home was now a MANDATORY WFH for everyone that was cleared and geared to do so. Minimum of 3 weeks, but that is subject to change. Could be more, could be less.
Thanks for the rundown, Jeff, sounds like my next p'up...
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Good on you for attempting this anyway - I've never had a lefty in my hands. I have the (scribbly) ability to write left-handed but it comes out reversed... may want to test myself as you are playing a lefty to see if I can play bass-lines in reverse!
(there's no lefty emoji...)
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You will not be disappointed.
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gammon hey.
Didn’t expect that on TB. Though I’d reserve it for Antigua (is that the name of that unusual FSO colour?) burst.
seriously though, no offence meant to any that like it. Just not to my taste.
gammon hey.
Didn’t expect that on TB. Though I’d reserve it for Antigua (is that the name of that unusual FSO colour?) burst.
seriously though, no offence meant to any that like it. Just not to my taste.
Re covid - it seems that the NRL will be played under lock out conditions from round 2 ie next weekend.
But, I could catch a train instead to the city and watch at a sports bar, cheek by jowl with 100s of strangers.
Better how?
But, I could catch a train instead to the city and watch at a sports bar, cheek by jowl with 100s of strangers.
Better how?
I’m also meeting tomorrow (Sunday) with the local Vinnies conference President to discuss the situation of my group (I’m Pres of that, reporting to this conference.
I’m thinking we may/will/should cease visits until we all know more. I would hate for us to visit a nursing home to play and find out later that a resident gets sick (or worse) from us. It would be unintentional but that would be cold comfort to those affected and their loved ones.
we may be in ‘practice mode’ for sometime.
I’m thinking we may/will/should cease visits until we all know more. I would hate for us to visit a nursing home to play and find out later that a resident gets sick (or worse) from us. It would be unintentional but that would be cold comfort to those affected and their loved ones.
we may be in ‘practice mode’ for sometime.
I don't think it'll tell you much since the strings will be upside down.
Hah, I actually love Antigua basses.
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My pleasure Roger. I think this one is right up your alley.
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Depends on the specific hue of the finish - like all guitar colours, each comes in many varieties. I like this version -
and a lefty for you
That one I find too busy with details. The ones I tend to like are the P and J basses.
The description is sitting right in the pocket for me. So, now I must have one.
Srsly, @JJR58 and @JIO , this sounds exactly like my p'up. Thanks for the rec... it's going to be a minute, but Imma lock one of those muthers down and give it a run.
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I hear yah - I was referring more to the 'colouration' (hue) - as sometimes on a '70s finish it gets more amber, and when Fender did their RI recently it was more grey/green. If I were considering that finish on one of my basses (I have actually) I would be very selective of the version I incorporated. I do like the example you chose. There are others I do not like at all.
Even T-birds come in unusual burst finishes -
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