Fed-Ex transit...the waiting game

[scottpro1969]

Hey, I'm soooooo glad that she's being played. That's what it's all about isn't it? I'm not sure that I could buy an instrument for the sheer beauty and let her sit in a case to preserve the beauty....these basses need to be played!

Jeff, I'm truly glad you have her and play the hell out of her

[jps]

Yeah, thanks guys....you should all be comedians

I just got a large package addressed to Scott, that came from Florida.

[scottpro1969]

My three favorite words appeared on Fed Ex tracking...."Out For Delivery"

[rickaddict]

My three favorite words appeared on Fed Ex tracking...."Out For Delivery"

Yay! Looking forward to your review, Scott.

[scottpro1969]

I will review Jeff. I actually took the day off to make sure I was home to sign for her. It's currently 25 degrees here. Not sure if I should give any climate acclimation time before opening the case, thoughts?

[rickaddict]

I will review Jeff. I actually took the day off to make sure I was home to sign for her. It's currently 25 degrees here. Not sure if I should give any climate acclimation time before opening the case, thoughts?

Yes, I think you should wait at least 24 hours. It might have sat outside in a truck over night. That's gonna be a big temp adjustment.

Good luck.

Watch this in the meantime (and then it'll be stuck in your head).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gq_5QZDpY1Y

I think it's message appropriate and timely.

[scottpro1969]

Wow, did that bring back memories. Thx Jeff.

[rickaddict]

You're welcome.

Good luck!

[johnallg]

Even though it is tough looking at the box and not opening, Jeff is right, wait. Better than watching the clear coat crackle before your eyes....

[scottpro1969]

Well, she's an amazing bass. Incredibly thin neck...low action, and it's tone is exactly what I'm after. TI Jazz flats on there. I haven't held a Rick for a few years and it just felt like I was holding an old friend. So comfortable.

[rickenbrother]

Very nice, Scott! Congrats and enjoy it!

[ram]

Scott, a great looking bass! What month in ’74? Mine was made in June (MG with white pickguard and TRC). Sweetest neck I have ever played (that’s why I still have it). Wavy Grovers and all… it looks sweet! Congrats!!!!

[scottpro1969]

Tom,

Thanks, mine was made in September of '74. This originally had a white pickguard and TRC. The previous owner swapped them out for the black, which are...in fact, a true '74 black p/g and TRC. This bass is just amazing. Wavy Grovers too. The neck is to die for. I'm in heaven, I truly am.

[johnallg]

Great looking MGBT Scott! I have a 4003S MGBT and they are nice to look at. Congrats!

[atomic_punk]

Red side dots?