The Last Bass Outpost
Main Forums => The Outpost Cafe => Topic started by: Pilgrim on August 07, 2016, 09:08:09 PM
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Saturday night my wife JoAnn and I went to Denver fo dinner and to take the family and (Liz) oldest daughter's significant boyfriend (Morgan) to Dick Dale. He was introduced to him last year and Dale blew him away - he's a big fan now.
At any rate, I happened to find out that my wife had taken along one of my gig bags; she explained that Liz had bought Morgan a surprise electric guitar because he'd been making noises about trying guitar. She wanted to borrow the gig bag to keep the guitar nice in case it didn't work out and they needed to return ot exchange it. No problem, I don't use them much anyway. I even packed up a Fender Champ amp with a cable and basic guitar strap so he'd have he basics to make noise with.
So we went to Liz and Morgan's, and at the agreed upon moment, Liz went to the closet and brought out....
A Gretsch 2202 bass, TOTALLY custom finished with WSU graphics, artwork and photos. It was a setup to blow my mind with a gift to ME from the family and Morgan! This is simply incredible - I've never seen anything like this, and it's a one-of-a-kind done by a friend of theirs who lives in Florida and does an occasional custom like this as a hobby. The gig bag was part of the setup to make sure I'd have a safe way to get it back home. BTW, they also had the Gretsch chrome humbuckers replaced with TV Jones ThunderTrons. The guy who did the work is a musician and understands this stuff.
I had no words, other than multiple Thank Yous and that this was the neatest and most unexpected thing that ever happened to me!
This unique bass sounds great and is a giant GO, COUGS! to the world!
Photos are at: http://s83.photobucket.com/user/apowell1/library/Electric%20Basses/Cougar%20Bass%20-%20Gretsch%202202?sort=4&page=1
Here are a bunch of them. You can't believe how thoroughly covered this bass it - there isn't two square inches anywhere on it without graphics, other than the back of the neck.
(http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j306/apowell1/Electric%20Basses/Cougar%20Bass%20-%20Gretsch%202202/IMG_20160806_182540726_HDR_zps8swskdqb.jpg)
(http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j306/apowell1/Electric%20Basses/Cougar%20Bass%20-%20Gretsch%202202/IMG_20160807_151609694_zpszfbemyfa.jpg)
(http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j306/apowell1/Electric%20Basses/Cougar%20Bass%20-%20Gretsch%202202/IMG_20160807_151506176_zpsilgu6yyb.jpg)
(http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j306/apowell1/Electric%20Basses/Cougar%20Bass%20-%20Gretsch%202202/IMG_20160807_151548452_zps44z14nw1.jpg)
(http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j306/apowell1/Electric%20Basses/Cougar%20Bass%20-%20Gretsch%202202/IMG_20160807_151556917_zpskevkntr3.jpg)
My photo (with headset) was Photoshopped next to a photo of a Coach Mike Leach bobblehead...
(http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j306/apowell1/Electric%20Basses/Cougar%20Bass%20-%20Gretsch%202202/IMG_20160806_182512182_zpsvsnd7lbo.jpg)
(http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j306/apowell1/Electric%20Basses/Cougar%20Bass%20-%20Gretsch%202202/IMG_20160807_151526458_zps1kcref2b.jpg)
(http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j306/apowell1/Electric%20Basses/Cougar%20Bass%20-%20Gretsch%202202/IMG_20160807_151633597_TOP_zpssffovybj.jpg)
(http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j306/apowell1/Electric%20Basses/Cougar%20Bass%20-%20Gretsch%202202/IMG_20160807_151613473_zpsckrunoip.jpg)
(http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j306/apowell1/Electric%20Basses/Cougar%20Bass%20-%20Gretsch%202202/IMG_20160807_151539208_zps88zhwmqu.jpg)
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Where can I apply to be adopted by your family? :D
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Wow! That's incredible.
Congrats :toast:
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That is so cool!
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A fantastic gift!
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My expression upon receiving it...
(http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j306/apowell1/Electric%20Basses/Cougar%20Bass%20-%20Gretsch%202202/967_zpsj4p8pcoh.jpeg)
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What a bass! What a family! What a guy! What hairy feet!
(https://media.giphy.com/media/zGnnFpOB1OjMQ/giphy.gif)
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It's Cougariffic Al!
What a wonderful, thoughtful gift :)
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I knew that you would particularly enjoy it. ;) ;D
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What a beautiful way to show they truly love (and get) you. Congrats all around!
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This post made me cry - amazing!
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I'd hit that
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Too cool!
What a great gift.
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The finish on the bass is really good - smooth and no trace of unevenness or ripples. It appears that however he treated it, he put either clear poly or resin over the graphics - I'm betting on poly.
When I play it, the entire body resonates with the notes - I don't think the final finish coat 'muffled" it or interfered with the sound.
Definitely a fun bass...and MY bass, more than any other I own. I'm having fun with it and it may improve my practice habits.
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Very nice, and Thundertrons to boot! :toast:
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The finish on the bass is really good - smooth and no trace of unevenness or ripples. It appears that however he treated it, he put either clear poly or resin over the graphics - I'm betting on poly.
When I play it, the entire body resonates with the notes - I don't think the final finish coat 'muffled" it or interfered with the sound.
Definitely a fun bass...and MY bass, more than any other I own. I'm having fun with it and it may improve my practice habits.
And I was about to ask how that finish influences the sound......... :P :P :P
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Repeat after me: There is no such thing as an "player-age-inappropriate fin" on a bass!
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You are truly blessed. Congratulations!
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And I was about to ask how that finish influences the sound......... :P :P :P
As far as I can tell, it didn't hurt it at all. ;D
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Very nice!
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what a thoughtful gift
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Not a hint of purple to be seen... :mrgreen:
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Not a hint of purple to be seen... :mrgreen:
That's a big NEGATORY, good buddy! 10-4!!
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Not a hint of purple to be seen... :mrgreen:
Thanks, Ken. I didn't want to be the first to say it. :)
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That came out fantastic! Cool bass, and such a thoughtful gift 8)
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Thanks, Ken. I didn't want to be the first to say it. :)
I wuz a-waitin' fer it. ;)
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Well, I was about to say it too, but since I'm half colorblind, what do I know about blues and purples... :P
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Wow, great!!
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That's a big NEGATORY, good buddy! 10-4!!
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Thanks, Ken. I didn't want to be the first to say it. :)
It had to be outed Mr W... :mrgreen:
When's the beastie going to be taken on it's first "outing" Al...?
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I have a jam coming up this Sunday with our lead guitarist. I've been brushing up with it in the evenings.
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What an amazing gift!!! They really know what you like :thumbsup:
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Just in time for the season...Enjoy it, Al!