R.I.P Drbassman

Started by godofthunder, June 24, 2016, 08:03:55 PM

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godofthunder

June 24, 2016, 08:03:55 PM
  Bill was a gentle guiding hand here, miss him already.
Maker of the Badbird Bridge, "intonation without modification" for your vintage Gibson Thunderbird

Dave W

#1
June 24, 2016, 10:12:47 PM
Yes, he was.

Here's to you, Bill.  :toast:

shadowcastaz

#2
June 24, 2016, 10:48:35 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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planetgaffnet

#3
June 25, 2016, 04:25:58 AM
:(
The future I come from no longer exists.

Granny Gremlin

#4
June 25, 2016, 08:21:01 AM
The man was rare, that's for sure.  Didn't know him very well, but that much was apparent.

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Pilgrim

#5
June 25, 2016, 10:10:55 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.
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Nocturnal

#6
June 25, 2016, 10:25:38 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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Rob

#7
June 25, 2016, 04:21:01 PM
RIP BILL

Highlander

#8
June 25, 2016, 05:07:48 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...
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BTL

#9
June 26, 2016, 06:54:32 PM
Quote from: The Last Bass OutpostBill'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.

godofthunder

#10
June 26, 2016, 07:21:45 PM
  Agreed.
Maker of the Badbird Bridge, "intonation without modification" for your vintage Gibson Thunderbird

Pilgrim

#11
June 26, 2016, 07:27:13 PM
Nicely done, Dave.
"A computer lets you make more mistakes faster than any other invention with the possible exceptions of handguns and tequila."

godofthunder

#12
June 26, 2016, 07:41:23 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.
Maker of the Badbird Bridge, "intonation without modification" for your vintage Gibson Thunderbird

Lightyear

#13
June 26, 2016, 08:31:14 PM
Very nice touch leaving Bill on as a moderator - seems fitting somehow...

Dave W

#14
June 27, 2016, 09:56:15 AM
Quote from: Pilgrim on June 26, 2016, 07:27:13 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.
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