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Gear Discussion Forums => Bill's Shop: Projects, Mods & Repairs => Topic started by: godofthunder on June 24, 2016, 07:03:55 PM

Title: R.I.P Drbassman
Post by: godofthunder on June 24, 2016, 07:03:55 PM: Bill was a gentle guiding hand here, miss him already.
Title: Re: R.I.P Drbassman
Post by: Dave W on June 24, 2016, 09:12:47 PM: Yes, he was.

Here's to you, Bill. :toast:
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Post by: shadowcastaz on June 24, 2016, 09:48:35 PM: Im so sad tonight. Bill was a true artist and gentleman. I never had the pleasure to meet him in in person. We met while bidding on the very reverse tbird he proudly displayed as his moniker with the bondo etc. that is how I found this forum and I will be forever grateful. He was so appoligetic because he won the bid for the bass we were bidding on. A true gentleman. Doc save me a spot so I can plug in andplay by your side.M
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Post by: planetgaffnet on June 25, 2016, 03:25:58 AM: :(
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Post by: Granny Gremlin on June 25, 2016, 07:21:01 AM: The man was rare, that's for sure. Didn't know him very well, but that much was apparent.
Title: Re: R.I.P Drbassman
Post by: Pilgrim on June 25, 2016, 09:10:55 AM: Bill invited me to come here, and he was always cordial and helpful. His instrument building skills were clearly outstanding. I sincerely wish he had more years to pursue them.

I think it's a high compliment to say that he was one helluva nice and capable guy.
Title: Re: R.I.P Drbassman
Post by: Nocturnal on June 25, 2016, 09:25:38 AM: RIP Dr. Bassman. I always enjoyed his projects and the information he was willing to share. A true gentleman.

And Scott, I am very sorry for your loss as I know you two were good friends and enjoyed each others company.
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Post by: Rob on June 25, 2016, 03:21:01 PM: RIP BILL
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Post by: Highlander on June 25, 2016, 04:07:48 PM: I've lost two people this week... my oldest relative passed away at age 96... for her a blessing... and a musical comrade taken before his time...

rip, both of you... you've gone to a better place...
Title: Re: R.I.P Drbassman
Post by: BTL on June 26, 2016, 05:54:32 PM: Quote from: The Last Bass Outpost
Bill's Corner: Projects, Mods & Repairs
In memory of drbassman, Bill Walence

This makes me imagine that Bill is still moderating the forum, just from a greater distance.

It's a very thoughtful gesture, and a fitting memorial.
Title: Re: R.I.P Drbassman
Post by: godofthunder on June 26, 2016, 06:21:45 PM: Agreed.
Title: Re: R.I.P Drbassman
Post by: Pilgrim on June 26, 2016, 06:27:13 PM: Nicely done, Dave.
Title: Re: R.I.P Drbassman
Post by: godofthunder on June 26, 2016, 06:41:23 PM: Bill truly loved this forum and was passionate about bass. Even though most from the LBO may never have met him in person we did know him through his posts and online interactions. Bill thought of every one here as a friend.
Title: Re: R.I.P Drbassman
Post by: Lightyear on June 26, 2016, 07:31:14 PM: Very nice touch leaving Bill on as a moderator - seems fitting somehow...
Title: Re: R.I.P Drbassman
Post by: Dave W on June 27, 2016, 08:56:15 AM: Quote from: Pilgrim on June 26, 2016, 06:27:13 PM
Nicely done, Dave.

Credit where credit is due. In the Outpost Cafe thread, lowend1 proposed renaming the forum in Bill's honor. I just followed through with his idea.
Title: Re: R.I.P Drbassman
Post by: Alanko on June 28, 2016, 11:10:39 AM: To echo the posts above, it is a very touching step to rename this sub-forum. I'm sad to say I joined here too late to know Bill, but I can tell he had a profound influence on a lot of people here, and it is nice to see him remembered appropriately.
Title: Re: R.I.P Drbassman
Post by: lowend1 on June 30, 2016, 08:11:19 AM: Quote from: Dave W on June 27, 2016, 08:56:15 AM
Credit where credit is due. In the Outpost Cafe thread, lowend1 proposed renaming the forum in Bill's honor. I just followed through with his idea.

Thank you, sir - and yes, nice touch leaving him on as moderator.
Title: Re: R.I.P Drbassman
Post by: Daniel_J on July 05, 2016, 05:52:24 PM: Very sad to hear about this.

I haven't logged in here for quite a while, so I was very surprised when I saw the new name for the projects forum.

A while ago I exchanged some messages with the Doc, asking for help on a project I was doing at the time. He was very helpful and took some time to take some measurements of one of his basses to help on my project.
His help was crucial for the sucesses of my project, and for that I will forever be thankfull.

I've sent him pictures of the finished bass, and thanked him for his help. He responded: "Wow, that turned out beautiful! Glad I could help!".
Those were simple words, but somehow that made me fell very proud about my work. It was like being a kid at school and getting the teacher's approval for something good I made.

Thank you, Doc! R.I.P.
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Post by: Highlander on July 05, 2016, 09:20:50 PM: Nice epitaph Daniel... very nice...

... and as for Billy, +1 on what Dave said... ;)
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Post by: rockinrayduke on July 08, 2016, 06:58:48 PM: So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. RIP.
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Post by: hollowbody on July 09, 2016, 01:02:54 PM: RIP. He was a true gentleman.
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Post by: eb2 on July 10, 2016, 10:56:20 AM: Haven't been here much. This is sad and awful.
Title: Re: R.I.P Drbassman
Post by: SKATE RAT on September 05, 2016, 08:36:09 AM: sorry to hear about this, nice guy
Title: Re: R.I.P Drbassman
Post by: sniper on September 13, 2016, 07:17:47 AM: I have not logged in for a while and I am heartbroken about Bill I love that man I know this is an old topic but love transcends time.
Title: Re: R.I.P Drbassman
Post by: godofthunder on September 13, 2016, 07:40:38 AM: Bill was truly one of a kind. I am not eloquent enough to express just how great a guy he was and how many lives he touched. I attended his calling hours, I arrived early and the line was out the door, hundreds if not thousands of people came to see him off. Everyone had a Dr. Bill story, all of kindness generosity and mentoring. He was my friend and bass brother. I miss him. I have been absent in part to his passing , techno difficulties and just life. Lets keep the projects coming and this forum active in his honor!