Shots of interest?

admin · Post by **admin** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 11:19 pm

Paul B. One of the nicest basses I have ever seen. I love the mink bass.

cheyenne · Post by **cheyenne** » Thu Aug 31, 2006 1:08 am

Paul your mink bass is to die for.

bassduke49 · Post by **bassduke49** » Thu Aug 31, 2006 1:59 am

Thanks for your comments on the Mink.

But real thanks go to a couple of unsung heroes, Gary Clauson who was instrumental (ouch!) in setting up the Confluence this year (and last), and both he and Joey Vasco for schlepping guitars and basses hither and yon. Joey was kind enough to ship the Mink back to me here in Wisconsin (that is, if he can let go of it), and Melibee's collection and probably several others.

Also to Paul W. for schlepping around a dozen instruments down from his shop and collection in Northern California. And of course for his amazing work rebuilding and refinishing our prized possessions.

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Thu Aug 31, 2006 3:20 am

Really, I didn't mind schlepping guitars and basses around. Just like the people that were there...the more, the merrier. I know Gary didn't mind it either, since we helped each other schlep them.
Paul, I will ship your bass late this afternoon or lunch time tomorrow, depending on what time I get out of work today. That beauty will not be easy to part with, just like Melissa's purple burst wasn't either.

The bassist scheppeth!

lars · Post by **lars** » Thu Aug 31, 2006 4:31 am

Excuse me, but why is it called the Mink?

blueflamerick · Post by **blueflamerick** » Thu Aug 31, 2006 7:09 am

Something to do with the red paint those PETA people throw on mink coats, perhaps?

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Thu Aug 31, 2006 7:59 am

hopefully they won't target Paul's bass!

johnallg · Post by **johnallg** » Thu Aug 31, 2006 11:37 am

Mink Bass thread:

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jps · Post by **jps** » Thu Aug 31, 2006 12:24 pm

"I have a really bad case of Rickenlust for one now"

After Sunday's concert I imagine there is Rickenlust for the real SH!

The pics do not do justice to the Mink bass, it is totally awesome looking, and the sound and playability with the TI Jazz Flats on it is perfect.

johnallg · Post by **johnallg** » Thu Aug 31, 2006 3:19 pm

When you see the front of the mink bass it is just a stunning presentation. The white guard with thumbrest and checkered binding really sets off the mink color. Then you flip it over and see the unobstructed view of the mink burst - in good light or the sun it is so beautiful and the wood grain and walnut stripe are still viewable through the purpleness of the color. A really nice piece of work!

jps · Post by **jps** » Thu Aug 31, 2006 3:23 pm

rumbush · Post by **rumbush** » Thu Aug 31, 2006 6:51 pm

Damn! That girl has some seriously luscious legs.

Oh, and pretty nice Ricks too I guess.

johnallg · Post by **johnallg** » Thu Aug 31, 2006 7:16 pm

She was at my daughter's graduation!

squirefan01 · Post by **squirefan01** » Thu Aug 31, 2006 7:19 pm

Awesome legs on Ms. Hoffs. How is her guitar playing? I only remember her singing. Hard to show up a Ric in the looks department, but I'd say she pulls it off pretty well.

squirefan01 · Post by **squirefan01** » Thu Aug 31, 2006 7:24 pm

Here's a recent Hoffs appearance on Letterman, with Matthew Sweet. Looks similar to the HOB show, with the same Ric I guess.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSzNb-p2ftQ