Baz Cooper's FINAL Non Reverse Thunderbird II 8 string Bass

TBird1958 · July 23, 2012, 06:03:46 PM

It's like a nicotine fit..................With bass guitars.

OTOH The results of your addiction are spectacular Baz

Bionic-Joe · July 23, 2012, 06:50:44 PM

Thanks fella's....I think I need to stop. Regroup. Decompress and Rethink what I am going to do to earn a Living....selling everything I own only makes me sad that I did...doesn't really solve the finances in the long run...

TBird1958 · July 23, 2012, 07:34:12 PM

And you've had some real beauties!

Knowing you're a modelmaker and that you've got that set of skills/desire I think you'd be a great luthier........But I have no idea if it pays enough.

Bionic-Joe · July 24, 2012, 05:22:11 AM

Thanks.....I thought about it.....not much money in it...Although...there are no more good luthiers left in Chicago.......

gearHed289 · July 24, 2012, 08:50:27 AM

Quote from: Baz Cooper on July 23, 2012, 06:50:44 PMselling everything I own only makes me sad that I did...doesn't really solve the finances in the long run...

I've always felt that way and have avoided selling stuff for that reason. It's a very short term solution, and then you're soon in the same position, only without some of the cool stuff you used to own. $:-\$ Hang in there Baz, you're a smart, talented guy.

Bionic-Joe · July 24, 2012, 11:20:46 AM

I've been hanging since May 2010...Not sure how much longer....

Dave W · July 24, 2012, 04:13:13 PM

Now is probably not the time to become a luthier if you expect to make a full time living from it.

Bionic-Joe · July 24, 2012, 07:16:10 PM

So True...It would have been cool if I had started this at a younger age...or if I had a stockpile of cash and a wife who had a great paying job....The struggle goes on!!! And I am still counting my Blessings!!!

dadagoboi · July 25, 2012, 04:38:15 AM

Quote from: Baz Cooper on July 24, 2012, 07:16:10 PM
So True...It would have been cool if I had started this at a younger age...or if I had a stockpile of cash and a wife who had a great paying job....The struggle goes on!!! And I am still counting my Blessings!!!

I'm 66 next month, have less than $8k invested in equipment ( by no means all at once) and am busy as I want to be. Currently doing third builds for repeat customers and have hit my build target for the year. Less than 2 years ago I hadn't sold a bass and had zero cred.

By doing a half decent job on something you like to do and giving value to customers you can make a living at it. If you're too old now, how old will you be in 5 years?

Bionic-Joe · July 25, 2012, 08:47:00 AM

I don't have the money, dude....and i am sinking in massive debt.... Not really able to invest in equipment...nor can I spray in a residential area....Besides...who the hell wants to buy any 8 string basses....