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Title: True Love...
Post by: rogertvr on February 03, 2005, 02:59:23 AM
Isn't it great when your fiancee buys you one of these for your 40th birthday (even if it is three months early - not that I'm complaining)?
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/449/16251.jpg)
 
All chrome hardware, except the D-tuner which is gold.  Side LEDs are blue.
 
What an astonishing instrument!
Title: True Love...
Post by: 88persuader on February 03, 2005, 03:18:21 AM
Very unique! Sweet ... is it an Alembic?
Title: True Love...
Post by: rogertvr on February 03, 2005, 03:42:34 AM
No, it's a Status Graphite Buzzard.
Title: True Love...
Post by: palembic on February 03, 2005, 03:43:20 AM
Roger ...mmmmmm ...very nice Status.  I heard very good things about playability and sound of the Status basses. Still love the S2 Classic but WITH the headstock.
Nice catch.
 
Paul the bad one
 
 
PS: ...euh ...can I lend your fiancee for some months ...I'll turn to 50 in june.
Title: True Love...
Post by: beelee on February 03, 2005, 06:12:48 AM
Roger your a lucky guy !!  what an excellent birthday present,  was it a total surprise ?
 
if it was.........I'd be speechless getting such a gift.
 
I had plans to get one with gold hardware, blue graphite tint and blue LED's, I also had my eye on the Mark King Artist, not really a fan of headless basses, but the bend well is an interesting idea, I'd give it a try. I spoke with Rob, great guy, very helpful..........there may be a Status or 2 for me in the future.
 
good luck with your most excellent present.
 
B.
Title: True Love...
Post by: rogertvr on February 04, 2005, 03:10:07 AM
As always, thanks for your kind comments folks!
 
Paul - the playability and sounds it's capable of left me breathless. That headstock takes some getting used to though!!!!
 
Beelee - No, it wasn't a total surprise - her offering to buy me one was the real surprise!
 
I originally wanted one with a blue tint and gold LEDs, but as my fiancee had offered to buy it for my birthday, I felt she had to right speak up regarding the specification. I have to say that I'm pleased I listened, it looks very modern in graphite and chrome I think.
Title: True Love...
Post by: 1stbass on February 04, 2005, 04:32:13 AM
Roger,
 
SWEET, that sure is way up on the GREAT GIFTS LIST.
Nice addition to your collecton.
Best of luck.
 
Doug
Title: True Love...
Post by: rami on February 04, 2005, 06:49:24 AM
That's really cool Roger.  It looks like it's about to jump to life and attack!  More like a bird of prey than a Bass.  It reminds me of the Dragon Wing.  Do you have a preference?
 
I suppose that receiving something like that as a gift from someone you love makes it that much more special.
 
Congratulations and happy birthday Roger!  You're a very lucky guy in many ways.
 
Cheers,
 
Rami
Title: True Love...
Post by: stoney on February 04, 2005, 07:02:44 AM
Roger,  
 
Very cool, pal. Enjoy....the bass and the fiance!!  HAPPY BIRTHDAY..
Hey Rami, nice to hear from you...
 
Title: True Love...
Post by: pookeymp on February 04, 2005, 07:16:03 AM
Congratulations Roger...that's a beautiful instrument.  You have a great fiancee there, as well.
 
My 40th birthday was last month, and when my wife asked what I wanted and I mentioned a bass, she began laughing hysterically before I could even get into specifics.  Oh well, I'll just have to keep saving my pennies.  
 
Mikey/
Title: True Love...
Post by: lbpesq on February 04, 2005, 07:48:53 AM
For my upcoming fiftieth my wife is letting me get myself a custom Further.  Ain't true love grand?
 
Bill,tgo
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Post by: richbass939 on February 04, 2005, 10:58:11 AM
My 50th is coming up in a couple of months and I'm hoping the wife will let me buy new strings and a couple of 9-volt batteries.
Bill, true love is grand.  It just doesn't give me the nod for a new bass EVERY year.  I have gotten 3 in the last 4 years, so I don't have any complaints.
Rich
Title: True Love...
Post by: stoney on February 04, 2005, 11:11:13 AM
For the record, for my 50th, last december, my wife bought me a really really nice Fender American Jazz Bass. I have been wanting one for a few years. Guess I longed for it since I sold my '62 !!! (D'OOOh)
Title: True Love...
Post by: senmen on February 04, 2005, 11:54:27 AM
Rog,
many congrats to this beauty. I am jealous. But as you know I do own a Buzz 2 so I am on my way to the Buzz 1.
I think you are as satisfied with your Buzz 1 as I am with my Buzz 2.
Oliver (Spyderman)
Title: True Love...
Post by: bsee on February 04, 2005, 11:55:02 AM
Well, I'd have to say that we're generally not the youngest of WWW groups!  50/50 whether or not the bass I recently ordered will be ready for my 40th.
Title: True Love...
Post by: flaxattack on February 04, 2005, 12:37:51 PM
my wife promised to not cheat on me for my 50th
she lied...
lmao
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Post by: kungfusheriff on February 04, 2005, 03:23:44 PM
Isn't it great when your fiancee buys you one of these for your 40th birthday (even if it is three months early - not that I'm complaining)?
Grumble rumble...mine wears a '68 Gibson on her left hand, and I try not to remind her of it too often. Ho-hum.
Hell of a nice bass ya got there, lad. Like a sinister DW.
Title: True Love...
Post by: dannobasso on February 05, 2005, 10:30:31 PM
God Bless you, your Fiancee, and your pending nuptuals. I was lucky if my ex-fiancee would carry my bass to a gig! Beautiful bday gift.
Danno
Title: True Love...
Post by: bracheen on February 06, 2005, 11:56:56 AM
That would be the lovely Miss Jacqueline I assume.  As we say here in the Ole South, you done good, Son.
I know I had a 40th birthday but sure don't remember much about it.
Flax, my wife and I made a deal a long time ago. Neither of us would cheat unless the other was present.  So far it's worked.
 
Sam
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Post by: kmh364 on February 06, 2005, 06:05:38 PM
Rog: Does she have a single younger sister? LOL!
Title: True Love...
Post by: bassicinstincts on February 12, 2005, 09:10:33 AM
Wish I'd got one of those for my 21st last year!
 
I really must find a wife (or fiancee!) myself who is that generous!
 
Seriously though, it really is a great bass, and not too heavy I believe, from what John said.
 
Ben (the young one!)
Title: True Love...
Post by: pace on February 12, 2005, 06:15:12 PM
4,565 days and counting.....