The Last Bass Outpost

Found some pics of that gorgeous Ripper G-3. First class job with great details. I forgot who made this bass?
It was someone from here?

That was made by "Bass VI" Scott.

He hasn't logged in for awhile.

Beautiful. It's come a long way from the Czech Republic.

I am hopin the Who are good enough to watch while the Vikes and Pats break for halftime.

Fifth time's a charm?

I'm actually impressed by the Japanese on the left side of the shirt, but it's wrong - it says "I like Les Paul's guitar." It should read something more like "??" - if they're going to make a racist t-shirt, then I'm going to correct their Japanese! 

The folks at Killer Vintage have never been accused of being politically correct.

Have you seen their Axis Power Trio and Ozzy Oswald shirts?

Looks like twine to me. Probably the same sort you find on early Tele pickups.

As long as the north pole of those magnets points toward the strings, the pickup should work fine; whether or not it sounds good is another matter.

I can't see Uwe paying that kind of money for this one. If only he collected for finishes! 

LOL, I found a "Santa Bleem" pick awhile back. Must have been Christmastime.

They're delaying their audited financial statements? THAT concerns me more than anything I've heard from the store owner. Once the auditors flinch giving the audit, you're in reall bad shape, ouch.

Now I have nightmares of Fender buying Gibson!!!

Yep, the delay of the financial statements is a big red flag. Along with the loss of revolving credit. I don't believe the other rumors (except that Peavey might be interested) but Moody's evaluation is something you can't take lightly.

Fender has bought a number of troubled companies, but they may not be in a position to in this economy, especially one this big. Unless Korg ups its stake in Fender.

OTOH if there's a real problem and creditors wind up taking control, anything could happen. Can you see Gibson becoming part of a Chinese or Indian conglomerate?