Guild M-85 II

[Dave W]

Glad you finally got the bass!

I thought their description of the Guild pups was interesting: "lower than low hovering cloud sound"

Elderly describes the Gibson mudbucker as having a "low hovering cloud sound." That's what they're saying the Guilds are not, in some way. Not sure how. But I have no idea where they came up with that or what sound a low hovering cloud makes.  

Oh yeah, right, the cloud sounds like a mudbucker.  

[Bart!]

Good to hear it`s finally arrived, a real shame about the damage.

Hope the restoratation will not be too costly.

[Basvarken]

Here's a beautiful one in very good condition!
3000 dollar starting bid...

M-85 II for sale on Ebay

[kungfusheriff]

I was going to mention that bass, but thought that would be cruel considering the circumstances.

[Chris P.]

Robby,

On Dutch BGF is a list of Luthiers in al provinces. Yeah, it's strange that a Dutchman translates 'provincies' in provinces to another Dutchman... Also some in Gelderland. Sorry guys: Moneydercountry.

And I can always recommend Piet Visser. Sorry: Pete Fisher. He lives in Egmond aan Zee. Sorry: Harrowmouth by the Sea. I can always take it for you.

[Basvarken]

Thanx Chris. Already knew about that list.

@ Kungfusherriff:
No problem. The neck break isn't that severe and it isn't going to set me back more than I anticipated.

I contacted two respected luthiers. Both say it is no big deal.
I'm going to have it fixed by Dick Dijkman, who is a real professional luthier.

http://www.dickdijkman-guitardesign.com

[Dave W]

Dick Dijkman must be good to be authorized repairman for that many brands.

[Chris P.]

Dick Dijkman is quite famous, but his name must sound strange in English.

[gweimer]

I shouldn't even recall that I paid $225 for my mint semi-hollow body M-85 back in 1979.

[Basvarken]

Brought the M-85 II to Dick Dijkman today.
He said it's a nice long fracture that can be repaired quite well.
Because the fracture had already been repaired once (and come loose obviously) he isn't going to use normal titebond. He is going to use some sort of cyanide glue.

In about three weeks I can pick the bass up again.

[Chris P.]

Good news, Rob! Let me touch Sheryl once, when she's fit again!

[Pilgrim]

Dick Dijkman is quite famous, but his name must sound strange in English.

I'm just the people who named the characters in "Anchorman" hadn't heard of him.  

Reminds me of the Python character named "Biggus Dickus".

[Highlander]

"I've got a fwiend in Wome called Biguth Dikuth..."

[Pilgrim]

"I am a shrubber."

[Highlander]

Shoorly not Wodger the Shwubber...?