| Author | Message | ||
| jlpicard
Senior Member Username: jlpicard Post Number: 412 Registered: 7-2002 |
Wonderful! Thanks for the update. I try not to think about it too much to make the waiting easier, but I keep running into friends that are watching the club postings and keep asking me, "Where's that killer bass"? I've already gotten many compliments based on the photo's alone. I'm sure it's going to be a jaw dropper in person! By the way, Val ,when you mention "upgrade" are you refering to the upgrade for reducing noise? Mike | ||
| valvil
Moderator Username: valvil Post Number: 870 Registered: 7-2002 |
Yes, that's the one. Valentino | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 3201 Registered: 6-2000 |
This photo I took on Wednesday, when the upgrade/calibration was complete and the hum canceller was just ready for final installation:  Other than the hum canceller, I think the LED operation was the only thing left to do. I should be snapping final archive photos after I finish payroll tomorrow (how I wish I only had to do photos and fun stuff!). | ||
| tbrannon
Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 55 Registered: 11-2004 |
I love those neck laminates. The tiny pinstripes are awesome- I do believe you've hit the jackpot with this one. Enjoy~ | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 3571 Registered: 5-2002 |
I really love this bass! | ||
| jlpicard
Senior Member Username: jlpicard Post Number: 414 Registered: 7-2002 |
Thanks guys, I can't wait to hold it in my arms! And thank you Mica for the update. I really don't know how you manage to keep it all together with your workload! Mike | ||
| tom_z
Advanced Member Username: tom_z Post Number: 338 Registered: 7-2004 |
Michael - yours is a very classy bass. Gorgeous woods in a truly stunning combination. If it sounds half as good as these photos look you're in for some spectacular tone. Congrats. Tom | ||
| byoung
Advanced Member Username: byoung Post Number: 249 Registered: 12-2004 |
Michael, Beautiful. That bass is just "it". I'm hoping it's still there when I go to visit so I can check it out. Brad | ||
| olieoliver
Advanced Member Username: olieoliver Post Number: 207 Registered: 2-2006 |
I love the wood on this bass. And the body shape is cool too. | ||
| jlpicard
Senior Member Username: jlpicard Post Number: 424 Registered: 7-2002 |
Hey Brad, As of today, my bass is still there  Did you get to see it? | ||
| foth
Member Username: foth Post Number: 94 Registered: 12-2004 |
I saw it on Tuesday, Michael. It's safe and sound, looking beautiful hanging in the front room. I remember it because I did a double take as I always do when I see a left-handed instrument. | ||
| prodigalson
Junior Username: prodigalson Post Number: 28 Registered: 4-2006 |
Oh my, what a beautiful bass!! | ||
| jlpicard
Senior Member Username: jlpicard Post Number: 425 Registered: 7-2002 |
Foth, When you said "front room" Did you mean the "Showroom"? | ||
| foth
Member Username: foth Post Number: 95 Registered: 12-2004 |
Yes. If you sit on the sofa that is in Brad's pics then you would be looking at it. | ||
| jlpicard
Senior Member Username: jlpicard Post Number: 427 Registered: 7-2002 |
WOOWHOOO!!!!!! Just heard from Val, the "Bass" ships today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  | ||
| 5thstring
New Username: 5thstring Post Number: 1 Registered: 3-2006 |
That's one beautiful Instrument!! Congrats! | ||
| jlpicard
Senior Member Username: jlpicard Post Number: 428 Registered: 7-2002 |
Thanks so much! I can't wait! Monday now seems like such a long way off! | ||
| jlpicard
Senior Member Username: jlpicard Post Number: 432 Registered: 7-2002 |
Been tracking the bass. It arrived at the UPS Customer Center last night at 10:43PM which is only 4 miles from my house and I can't touch it til Monday! So near yet so far! Oh the pain!! Senior Management says that we should celebrate the bass's arrival by redoing the kitchen and bathroom. ;) Sound familiar, anyone? Just kidding, but I do owe her big time for her understanding of what this means to me and the culmination of a life's dream! I am a very lucky man to have such a great wife in one hand and a great bass in the other! | ||
| hb3
Member Username: hb3 Post Number: 95 Registered: 2-2005 |
Didja get it? Sorry, you can't play it till you post pics. | ||
| jlpicard
Senior Member Username: jlpicard Post Number: 435 Registered: 7-2002 |
As of this posting, I have not seen the Brown truck yet!? Talk about sheer torture! | ||
| hb3
Member Username: hb3 Post Number: 96 Registered: 2-2005 |
UPS delivers till eight, as I recall.... | ||
| hb3
Member Username: hb3 Post Number: 97 Registered: 2-2005 |
He must've got it. | ||
| jlpicard
Senior Member Username: jlpicard Post Number: 436 Registered: 7-2002 |
I got it! And it is FANTASTIC!!! The pictures just don't compare. Jaws hitting the floor all around! Some do double takes, others stare for a while and them come back and stare some more. The sound is wonderful and so versatile. I can dial up a great rear pickup Jaco-esque tone and one flip of the pup selector and its Slap city! The front pickup tone is very deep and ballsy yet tight while the rear gets that great bark and growl while still being thick and full! Ebony neck lams are the best! Thats all for now. Gotta play more,more, more! | ||
| tom_z
Advanced Member Username: tom_z Post Number: 375 Registered: 7-2004 |
Congratulations Michael! Don't forget to come up for air now and then. Did someone mention pictures? Peace Tom | ||
| hb3
Member Username: hb3 Post Number: 98 Registered: 2-2005 |
Sound clips too! | ||
| southpaw
Member Username: southpaw Post Number: 52 Registered: 12-2004 |
Congrats again, Michael. I assume the agony of waiting melted away instantly as you opened the case... Don't forget some pictures of the new family member when you have time. | ||
| jlpicard
Senior Member Username: jlpicard Post Number: 437 Registered: 7-2002 |
Never fear. I won't disapoint when it comes to photos. I will post in the showcase section just as soon as I find the time. By the way, has anyone had any experience with Heritage Insurance? Mike | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 3751 Registered: 5-2002 |
There are several references to Heritage in this thread. There's also a report here and a mention here. | ||
| guitarbeau
Junior Username: guitarbeau Post Number: 12 Registered: 12-2005 |
I've come across two companies after my renter's insurance (AIG) told me that they would not cover the instruments that I play out. They will cover an instrument as an investment as long as it stays at home. The first company is Clarion Associates - Musical Instrument Insurance. Their website is clarionins.com . The second is MusicProInsurance.com . They both seem reputable. Good luck!!!! | ||
| jlpicard
Senior Member Username: jlpicard Post Number: 438 Registered: 7-2002 |
Here's one or two quick ones to tide you over untill I can make a serious posting in the Showcase section and thanks for the insurance info Mike   |
