Whos That Knocking At My Door?

[shamus63]

Every time you trade or buy one or sell one, make a huge deal out of it. "Look at this one, baby! It's got TWO pickups! The other one only had one!" Or, "This one has the compensated nut! Remember when I told you about compensated nuts?"

After a while, the arrival of the UPS/FedEx guy becomes humdrum and the spousal unit grows bored of the details.

Then, baby, you're home free.

Trust me.

This is a tried and true method, as I too have worn my wife down with these very same exclamations!

 

[Steve Dude Barr]

Distracted by the Ray i missed the gi-normous Ampeg rig. That thing must move a lot of air.

That's what I'm talking about!!

 

[Jazzbassman23]

This is a tried and true method, as I too have worn my wife down with these very same exclamations!

And then, of course, as a last resort, "Well, how many pairs of shoes does someone really need? You have what, a hundred pairs of shoes? I only have seven basses."

 

[Steve Dude Barr]

I've used the "shoe" thing before...let's not even talk about all the "As Seen on TV" excercise equipment in the garage.

 

[todd4ta]

After a while, the arrival of the UPS/FedEx guy becomes humdrum and the spousal unit grows bored of the details.

I get so many deliveries, my dog doesn't even bark anymore.

Jack is right, the secret is trading and selling along with your buying. You have to have at least something moving out when things are coming in. It doesn't have to be exact, we're just talking about the overall concept here.

If you absolutely must sneak something in the house, the best method is to have it held for pickup at the shipping comany's station (or buy it local). That way, you can pick it up and bring it through the door when the time is right. You never want to form a mental connection between the extreme joy of a delivery person knocking at your door with the spousal unit screaming "and what the hell is that!!".

The receipt of basses and gear must always be an enjoyable event

 

[radiotrib]

Distracted by the Ray i missed the gi-normous Ampeg rig. That thing must move a lot of air.

Ahh ... That's what it is ... i just thought it was some sort of a big, fancy guitar stand ... But there again ... being a Trace Elliot owner I would, wouldn't I ..

tee hee

 

[ricplayer]

Ahh ... That's what it is ... i just thought it was some sort of a big, fancy guitar stand ... But there again ... being a Trace Elliot owner I would, wouldn't I ..

tee hee

Whos Trace Elliot? Is he a Bass player?

 

[JB1]

Nice bass, nice rig too!

 

[SteveB]

Whos Trace Elliot? Is he a Bass player?

I think he's related to some guy in Def Leppard...

 

[ricplayer]

Nice bass, nice rig too!

Thanks, JB

 

[Bill]

I love me some honeyburst! Beautiful bass, Ric!

 

[Big Poppa]

Why......IT'S U>P>S> One day early!!! And a pretty new Sting Ray has been delivered. As soon as it warms up....is cold here, I will play and give a review and take some pics!!!!!

Well, made a slight neck adjustment and this bass is ready for some SERIOUS bottom!!They sent the white pickguard on it, however "The lovely Beth" is sending me a shell guard for it.

OK....now the RIC is in it's case...so I won't hurt her feelings....but hey....no comparison in the bottom end dept., the M/M kicks butt!! I also forgot how biteing they can sound...very unique...as a RIC is to itself, so is the M/M.

Flawless finish, ( I'm a real stickler)..better neck than my last M/M by far. This one has it all, looks, (Honeyburst, Rosewood) and great tone. A very "solid" feeling bass. As soon as I upload my pic, I'll post it.

A Happy New Year, indeed.

Flawless finish? It cant be! we used a robot on it! JK

Wheres the wife pose?

 

[ricplayer]

Flawless finish? It cant be! we used a robot on it! JK

Wheres the wife pose?

On the " show us your t shirts string".

 

[shamus63]

And then, of course, as a last resort, "Well, how many pairs of shoes does someone really need? You have what, a hundred pairs of shoes? I only have seven basses."

My Ace-in-the-hole is my wife's Yoga classes/personal trainer/horse riding/gym membership fees.

Yeah, my only restriction is cash flow...

 

[ricplayer]

"Flawless finish? It cant be! we used a robot on it! JK"


Trust me...it is flawless.....robot or not...I may have to re evaluate my...ahem...past remarks.

 

[bovinehost]

Careful what you say, RicPlayerDude.

HE REMEMBERS EVERYTHING. FOREVER. ESPECIALLY IF IT CAN BE USED AGAINST YOU.

Jack

 

[ricplayer]

Careful what you say, RicPlayerDude.

HE REMEMBERS EVERYTHING. FOREVER. ESPECIALLY IF IT CAN BE USED AGAINST YOU.

Jack

Ahhh..seeing some, knowing most, but remembering all... ...well that's why hes called Big Poppa....I concede......a perfect finish....oh....the horror of it all......

 

[Mr Light]

"Flawless finish? It cant be! we used a robot on it! JK"


Trust me...it is flawless.....robot or not...I may have to re evaluate my...ahem...past remarks.

It's great to read you're enjoying it. I can't wait for my SR5. I'm going crazy!

 

[ricplayer]

It's great to read you're enjoying it. I can't wait for my SR5. I'm going crazy!

Plays like butta!....lol

 

[Randracula]

My Ace-in-the-hole is my wife's Yoga classes/personal trainer/horse riding/gym membership fees.

Yeah, my only restriction is cash flow...

Mine is that I don't pay for haircuts Well just for the razors and shaving cream I would use on my face anyways.My wife on the other hand has to have her hair done every six weeks at a cost of $120 a pop I have had so much gear move in and out of the house she really doesn't know what's what at this point.Let's just say that my pedal bag overfloweth....... but right now I am pretty content with everything I have so the G.A.S. is minimal now if I could just get that Fulltone Bassdrive......