nicjimbass
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Hey all,
Well, I just about gave myself a heart attack, all in the name of getting a Bongo. Let me explain:
I had a Desert Gold Bongo HH about a year ago that I foolishly sold after my band broke up. I've missed it ever since, and even contacted the guy I sold it to to see if I could buy it back... he had since sold it. Fast forward to this week- I had an audition with a cover band that I was ill-prepared for. These guys are about as professional as musicians get around here, and I wasn't up to snuff... didn't learn the songs well enough, got nervous, I thought I blew the whole gig. Well, I told the guys as much, and by some miracle they invited me back, albeit with low expectations (their words, paraphrased). THIS time, I studied the songs, the nuances and played them verbatim the best I could.... and blew them away. It was a complete 180 for me, and I was extremely excited! I got the call last night that I got the gig. It's a pretty serious, well paying gig, so I'm stoked!
Now, this may seem off-topic, but I assure you, there is a point to all this.
Since I got the gig, I was looking to add another bass to the arsenal. I was originally eyeing a V*ri*x bass since I need a bunch of different tones for a bunch of different songs. Tonight while I was looking online, I realized that a Bongo would suit me just great with this gig, as it's flexibility is second-to-none. I cruise on over to the Guitar Center website, browse the used section, and find a couple that look interesting. Found a Stealth 5HH in Virginia, I believe, that I almost snagged. That is, until I looked in my inbox....
I was looking a couple weeks ago and emailed a GC in Arizona for pics of a "Pewter" Bongo they had. Pics came in, it's Sapphire Black (nice color!), but I didn't have the means to buy it. Tonight, I think to myself, "self, you already have a black SR5, and a Stealth Bongo, while cool, is not your thing. Check on the Bongo the guy emailed pics of to you". I open the pics, and low and behold, the Bongo is not an HH like I originally thought, but an HHp!!!!! As soon as I saw that, I called them and told them to run my card, and send that puppy to daddy!
Only one problem.... when they run my card, it comes back as being denied.... what? I have a substantial enough line that will more than cover the bass, so what gives? I go online to check my account, and for some reason, my available balance is like $35!!!!! I thought it was a misprint, as the current balance is pretty low, especially compared to the credit line. Okay, so I call customer service and talk to a very nice lady who I could barely understand. I think she says there were 3 transactions recently, totally several thousand dollars, but the last time I made a purchase was October of last year..... CRAP!!!! Someone stole my identity and has gone on a GC shopping spree!!!!!!! Or so I thought.
I called customer service again, this time spoke to a nice gentleman who I was able to understand a bit more (I can't imagine how they understand us, either!) who said there were 3 seperate transactions that had yet to clear. I asked "when were they made?" to which he replied, tonight around 6pm, and all 3 are for the same amount.... so here's the deal- the guy at GC charged my card 3 times for the Bongo before trying a 4th time and getting declined!!!! While I still need to clear that up, it was a huge weight off my shoulders, as it was an honest mistake, and not someone stealing from me! I was so relieved!
After that fiasco, I realized.... I CAN STILL GET THE BONGO!!!! woohoo!
So yeah, crazy night, but in the end, a beautiful Bongo 5HHp, Sapphire Black w/ Black Ice pg is on it's way to me!!!!
Sorry for the novel, just had to get it off my chest!
Well, I just about gave myself a heart attack, all in the name of getting a Bongo. Let me explain:
I had a Desert Gold Bongo HH about a year ago that I foolishly sold after my band broke up. I've missed it ever since, and even contacted the guy I sold it to to see if I could buy it back... he had since sold it. Fast forward to this week- I had an audition with a cover band that I was ill-prepared for. These guys are about as professional as musicians get around here, and I wasn't up to snuff... didn't learn the songs well enough, got nervous, I thought I blew the whole gig. Well, I told the guys as much, and by some miracle they invited me back, albeit with low expectations (their words, paraphrased). THIS time, I studied the songs, the nuances and played them verbatim the best I could.... and blew them away. It was a complete 180 for me, and I was extremely excited! I got the call last night that I got the gig. It's a pretty serious, well paying gig, so I'm stoked!
Now, this may seem off-topic, but I assure you, there is a point to all this.
Since I got the gig, I was looking to add another bass to the arsenal. I was originally eyeing a V*ri*x bass since I need a bunch of different tones for a bunch of different songs. Tonight while I was looking online, I realized that a Bongo would suit me just great with this gig, as it's flexibility is second-to-none. I cruise on over to the Guitar Center website, browse the used section, and find a couple that look interesting. Found a Stealth 5HH in Virginia, I believe, that I almost snagged. That is, until I looked in my inbox....
I was looking a couple weeks ago and emailed a GC in Arizona for pics of a "Pewter" Bongo they had. Pics came in, it's Sapphire Black (nice color!), but I didn't have the means to buy it. Tonight, I think to myself, "self, you already have a black SR5, and a Stealth Bongo, while cool, is not your thing. Check on the Bongo the guy emailed pics of to you". I open the pics, and low and behold, the Bongo is not an HH like I originally thought, but an HHp!!!!! As soon as I saw that, I called them and told them to run my card, and send that puppy to daddy!
Only one problem.... when they run my card, it comes back as being denied.... what? I have a substantial enough line that will more than cover the bass, so what gives? I go online to check my account, and for some reason, my available balance is like $35!!!!! I thought it was a misprint, as the current balance is pretty low, especially compared to the credit line. Okay, so I call customer service and talk to a very nice lady who I could barely understand. I think she says there were 3 transactions recently, totally several thousand dollars, but the last time I made a purchase was October of last year..... CRAP!!!! Someone stole my identity and has gone on a GC shopping spree!!!!!!! Or so I thought.
I called customer service again, this time spoke to a nice gentleman who I was able to understand a bit more (I can't imagine how they understand us, either!) who said there were 3 seperate transactions that had yet to clear. I asked "when were they made?" to which he replied, tonight around 6pm, and all 3 are for the same amount.... so here's the deal- the guy at GC charged my card 3 times for the Bongo before trying a 4th time and getting declined!!!! While I still need to clear that up, it was a huge weight off my shoulders, as it was an honest mistake, and not someone stealing from me! I was so relieved!
After that fiasco, I realized.... I CAN STILL GET THE BONGO!!!! woohoo!
So yeah, crazy night, but in the end, a beautiful Bongo 5HHp, Sapphire Black w/ Black Ice pg is on it's way to me!!!!
Sorry for the novel, just had to get it off my chest!
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