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Jim Elliot, a missionary killed by native Indians in Ecuador in the 1950's, once said: He is no fool who gives up what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot loose.
I know your comment was meant in jest. But the fact that some of us value children (who will live forever) over pieces of wood and electronics (which will rot one day) is not a joking matter.
I really like my two Alembics. I wouldn't trade them for any other bass on the planet. But I love my children infinately more. If someone offered me a choice of brand new Series II or another child, I would pick the child every time. No contest.
We all make our choices in live. I respect your right to live the way you have chosen. Please see that others have chosen differently.
Grace and peace, Kevin
(A happy owner of a '96 Custom 5-String Rogue and a '01 fretless Brown Bass and a proud father to Jenae, Nathaniel, Tera, Joel, Aiden, and Victoria.)