Hackubus Posted September 26, 2013 Posted September 26, 2013 I wonder what's happening in January 2014? I'm thinking we kick-start the economy with a 2014 "Buy Guitars" Challenge - see who buys and sells the most guitars for the year. (the buy/sell allows those with the "one in, one out" spousal mandate in place to still be competitive...) That's a good idea for next year's challenge. I won't/can't participate, but I think it's a great idea, nonetheless!
velorush Posted September 26, 2013 Posted September 26, 2013 I wonder what's happening in January 2014? I'm thinking we kick-start the economy with a 2014 "Buy Guitars" Challenge - see who buys and sells the most guitars for the year. (the buy/sell allows those with the "one in, one out" spousal mandate in place to still be competitive...) I don't mean to be defeatist, but who on earth could keep up with Bubs and Feynman? Maybe that's the Challenge for 2014: Bubs vs. Feynman Mano-a-Mano The Buy All Guitars Challenge I for one would certainly pop some popcorn...
veatch Posted September 27, 2013 Posted September 27, 2013 Hmmmm... Might have to add a 3 month retention rule to qualify as a purchase...
svl Posted September 27, 2013 Posted September 27, 2013 I wonder what's happening in January 2014? This- http://youtu.be/pQWCAvmZBcw
Hackubus Posted September 27, 2013 Posted September 27, 2013 I don't mean to be defeatist, but who on earth could keep up with Bubs and Feynman? Easy! We don't let them play.
BTMN Posted September 27, 2013 Posted September 27, 2013 Dont think I can join all you strong souls at resisting the inevitable. Six days in on the new year and NGD will be here on Tuesday for a guitar paid in full 2 days before the new year began. I have only looked three times at used guitars no counting the F/S section. So I bought my last guitar, a 1993 Hamer Special FM in March, traded an SSI for an '81 Special in February, and received the Studio Custom I mention in the above quote. Been able to resist the G.A.S. real easy since. Sign me up!
Feynman Posted October 31, 2013 Author Posted October 31, 2013 The Contenders mcchris punkavenger cmatthes hsb0531 hackubus thundernotes Scottcrud FrettyMcgee veatch GusS The Eliminees Feb 4 - jwhitcomb3 Feb 10 - Turdus Feb 10 - Nathan of Brainfertilizer Fame Feb 21 - Bennyboy-UK Feb 21 - Lockbody Mar 22 - Feynman (ultraminor technicality) Mar 28 - diablo175 Apr 5 - stratacus Apr 16 - belgian May 28 - atquinn Multiple Dates - LordsoftheJungle Oct 31 - velorush ----- Inspirational Video: i didn't see this coming.
veatch Posted November 1, 2013 Posted November 1, 2013 Wow - the official filler has fallen...Wad'ya get, Jeff?
Thundernotes Posted November 1, 2013 Posted November 1, 2013 I"m still in the game, but it's not as easy as I thought it would be.
velorush Posted November 1, 2013 Posted November 1, 2013 Wow - the official filler has fallen... Wad'ya get, Jeff? There are threads here and there since right after I joined about first gen Cruisebasses, always in rough or semi-rough condition and typically for not too many dollars. One popped up on the radar yesterday, just happened to be the right color, right condition, the right deal.... I called about it and was assured it played and sounded fine and didn't smell of cat pee or cigarettes, so I had at it. Scheduled to be here (at work) on Tuesday - excited! Until then (seller's photo): Chewed up headstock is also new avatar. It would be cool to come up with some original DiMarzios (no idea what those are in there now), knobs and especially a truss rod cover. ETA: I really haven't had any problems holding off buying guitars (six string variety); I am really quite satisfied with the three or four I'm playing right now, but bass is still new to me and I've been wanting a first gen Cruise for a really long time.
carfish7 Posted November 1, 2013 Posted November 1, 2013 Those pickups could be stock.......I see adjustable poles.
velorush Posted November 1, 2013 Posted November 1, 2013 Those pickups could be stock.......I see adjustable poles. I'm really ignorant (and demonstrating that plainly for all). I thought the DiMarzios had fixed poles, that was the whole reason I assumed they weren't stock.... (couple that with the knob discussion in the WTB thread). I think I'm just going to shut up until it comes in on Tuesday.
veatch Posted November 1, 2013 Posted November 1, 2013 Cool bass. I think that u should get a pass as it wasn't a guitar you bought...
Toadroller Posted November 2, 2013 Posted November 2, 2013 Just occurred to me that 2013 is coming to a close and I've only added an impulse Epi LP to the stable for the year.Should there be a repeat challenge for 2014, I'd best set some plans for doing the Feynman-shuffle before the year's out.Hmm... Newport?
Feynman Posted November 19, 2013 Author Posted November 19, 2013 I am impressed. Good job everyone - it's the home stretch now.
FrettyMcgee Posted November 19, 2013 Posted November 19, 2013 I am impressed. Good job everyone - it's the home stretch now. True to my character, it's in the home stretch where I usually crash and burn. And this might be the case for The Challenge. I'm keeping my trap shut for now, but I'm working on a cool score. If it pans out (which I'm pretty sure it'll happen), of course I'll post about it.... ...but for now I'm invoking the Go-Go's paradigm:
MCChris Posted November 27, 2013 Posted November 27, 2013 Goddamn it.To paraphrase the cat in my avatar, I'm fucking out.
Feynman Posted November 27, 2013 Author Posted November 27, 2013 The Contenderspunkavengercmattheshsb0531hackubusthundernotesScottcrudFrettyMcgeeveatchGusS The ElimineesFeb 4 - jwhitcomb3Feb 10 - TurdusFeb 10 - Nathan of Brainfertilizer FameFeb 21 - Bennyboy-UKFeb 21 - LockbodyMar 22 - Feynman (ultraminor technicality)Mar 28 - diablo175Apr 5 - stratacusApr 16 - belgianMay 28 - atquinnMultiple Dates - LordsoftheJungleOct 31 - velorushNov 26 - mcchris
Jackass Posted November 27, 2013 Posted November 27, 2013 I just bought a Guild "Doyle Dykes'. I feel like Kramer.Bm"I'm out!"
Nathan of Brainfertilizer Fame Posted November 27, 2013 Posted November 27, 2013 I think cmatthes got a vicarious thrill out of Diablo's latest acquisition.That should kick him out of the contest, right?
specialk Posted November 27, 2013 Posted November 27, 2013 I can't believe so many people are still in the contest. Good luck to all! The last month is the hardest month.
Feynman Posted November 30, 2013 Author Posted November 30, 2013 The Contenderspunkavengercmattheshsb0531hackubusthundernotesScottcrudveatchGusS The ElimineesFeb 4 - jwhitcomb3Feb 10 - TurdusFeb 10 - Nathan of Brainfertilizer FameFeb 21 - Bennyboy-UKFeb 21 - LockbodyMar 22 - Feynman (ultraminor technicality)Mar 28 - diablo175Apr 5 - stratacusApr 16 - belgianMay 28 - atquinnMultiple Dates - LordsoftheJungleOct 31 - velorushNov 26 - mcchrisNov 29 - Fretty Mcgee---I have to say I'm a little disappointed in some of you.
veatch Posted November 30, 2013 Posted November 30, 2013 It's been a looong year.... 33 days to go, and counting.
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