I know it's a very different animal. From my description, am I going to love the CP? I really love Thunderbird shape and not so much on AW (from looks)
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I hope you get it all figured out without too much trouble even though I'm certain there will be challenges. Try to handle these matters with grace and you'll have no regrets in the end.
I totally understand the "reexamining my own affairs" comment. Once retirement from work has come, this will be a priority to devest from as many worldly possessions as possible. Condo living will help that as we already speak of downsizing once we're empty nested.
Thanks much Larry, I appreciate your comments. Have a great weekend.
Speaking of fixer-uppers, there's a silver Epiphone Tbird for sale locally. It has EMGs installed and a Supertone bridge, plus case for $250. Original parts included. Worth it? Is this a short scale?
We are beginning to travel down this road as well. My M-I-L has an appointment for testing with Banner Alzheimer's Institute on Tuesday. We think this is the beginning of the end of living on her own. She refuses to accept that anything is truly wrong with her because she doesn't remember the bad days and on those bad days the delusions can be extreme. Our hope is that once she is diagnosed, we can begin the process of moving her to a facility. It is clear that she will need memory care very soon, even though she doesn't think there are memory issues. or that the issues aren't severe. We want her to be able to make decisions on her care and what facility she ends up in while she still can. It is difficult watching this happen as you slowly lose the person you knew.
Worth it and it is not a short scale.
Ok, thanks, don't see many in silver.
Got the same going with the MiL who’s 79, pretty harsh. they are proposing a modern type of shock treatment that apparently helps with the depression but we are not sure. seems like it all started overnight. feel for you Man.
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Sorry to hear this, Andy. I know you and Patti will do all you can to help her mom. Prayers for all involved.
Mi dispiace molto. Preghero' per Lei e la tua famiglia.
A deal. Jump on it!
Right, I do play the exact same thing that's on the record. But, indeed, I do tune DGCF instead of EADG so that's why the position of my fingers on the fretboard looks that way.
Red shows up ..Hopefully I can load some video to YouTube in the near future..It was a great post pandemic gig..
You have my sympathies. I am currently going through something similar; my mum is dying of cancer. Back in January, we went through all the documents - power of attorneys, will, funeral arrangements, etc. Been working on long term care/palliative care for when she can no longer look after herself. Also discussed how much treatment she wants. Yesterday we discussed the fact that she needs to make a list of people we should call. It is difficult to discuss someone's death with them. And the terrible thing is that we don't know when - next week, next month, next year...
As for the piano, from what I have seen, acoustic pianos have a negative value. There are always ads offering free pianos to anyone who wants to pick it up.
My brother bought a house a couple of years ago. Left behind was an upright piano. The lawyer asked for a list of deficiencies (missing fixtures, appliances not working etc.); I told him to get an estimate for disposal of the piano and submit it. Worst of it is that middle C and the B beside it are out of tune.
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What he said. And more. Unless the neck is a catastrophe, it’s a steel. Still a deal even if it needs a new neck. That would likely be a Limited Edition Custom Shop in TV Silver unless it’s a Silverburst. Great basses. Ask about where the original pickups are; they’re actually quite good. I’d be out the door by now. It’s 34 scale.
I haven't seen the bass, but judging by what you're saying, it seems like a really nice deal.
So sorry to hear about your mum. Cancer is relentless... prayers to all involved.
True here in Michigan as well. I'm surprised piano dealers can remain in business, TBH.
When my brother's MIL was moved to an eldercare facility, she has since passed, the family was begging everyone and anyone to take her beautiful piano. No one did. Sad really... it was her beloved piano that she played worship music on and no one would/could take it.
Same here. I find the Cobalts to be as bright or dark as I need and easy to dial in grit and grind if needed. With Chromes I find it harder to dial out the top end when I want to go dark and I don't find them as gritty or grindy as Cobalts either. They are an interesting look, kind of a flat grey, almost look like they're coated. All in all, Chromes aren't my cup of tea. Not bad, just not as good as other options.
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‘Chef,’ aka Alan Loshbaugh passed away. He was a very popular mod here on TB. Had the pleasure of hanging with him some and we often exchanged friendly texts and fb messages. He will be sorely missed
Not that I need another TBird, but I'm very curious about the difference in sound between the Greco II which I have and a Greco IV. So long story short, I have a Greco IV on order. Will be able to A/B the two and report back in a couple of weeks. There's a chance I might only keep the one that speaks to me the most, if so there might be a bird floating around looking for a new home.
