Hilfe! Need quick idea how to save spending 8,500 bucks ...

[SKATE RAT]

wow!

[uwe]

Since when do you like binding, block inlays and gold hardware?

You're a completist. You want it anyway.

Ouch, that is a four letter word.

[Bionic-Joe]

Mr. Uwe, sir...I think you should buy it. And if you hate it, I would be more than willing to trade you my 1965 RS Guitarworks refin reverse thunderbird sunburst reliced IV.

[ramone57]

go for it, Uwe!  why wouldn't you add this one to your collection?   you NEED it!

[gearHed289]

Needs a black pickguard. Offer the guy $4250. 

[Barklessdog]

What color are you going to refin it ?


Those stainless steel guards would look nice on it.

[OldManC]

Uwe, that's gonna look great on your wall. 

I've been considering a drastic career change lately and law keeps coming to the forefront. I can't say it's only the pictures of your office that bring that choice to mind, but they sure don't hurt! If I do it I'll end up being pretty old for a new attorney, but I figure I can get a good 20-25 years in before I drop dead, so maybe...

[n!k]

that is a stunning number and it deserves to reside in a true museum of sorts.

How WOULD Kornia sound with walnut ply and TB+ pickups? We need to know!

[Lightyear]

I'll jump in - keep in mind I am a cheap bastard

First:  1990?  Sorry, doesn't scream "vintage" to me.

Second:  Prototype?  FEH! Can you say "experiment"?  If it had been that nice they would have built a few of them.

Third:  Gold!  I would ( forgive me ) rather have black - gold just ain't my thing!

Forth:  $8500.00!!  Please

The pluses:  Blocks and binding - maybe korina- have to hear it first.

This is built in the exact specs as the current model - the custom shop would probably build you a new one, with chrome no less, for a lot less.

[godofthunder]

Uwe, seriously if you have the dough buy the flaming thing ! I know I would. Wait that's gold not chrome ? Well ok sure why not ?

[Highlander]

I would not even modify her, if she were mine, and that's about as high a compliment as I can pay...

sigh...

[Nocturnal]

If I had the money I would be trying to make a deal with the seller. And I HATE gold hardware!

[lowend1]

I've never spent more than $400 for a bass... but I might make an exception here. Unfortunately, I have Custom Shop taste and an SX budget. *sob*
Uwe that must go home with you and reside next to the Explorer. I think the seller will move on the price - the economy is bad.

[Blazer]

That would be a wonderful addition to "Ze kolleshön" and as to get funding, maybe THIS would be an option...

Das böse ist immer und überall...

[Barklessdog]

If you really wanted to be talked out of it, you would have asked your Ex, your kids or your parents