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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

scottpro1969 wrote:Yeah, thanks guys....you should all be comedians

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

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

scottpro1969 wrote:My three favorite words appeared on Fed Ex tracking...."Out For Delivery"

Yay! Looking forward to your review, Scott.

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?

scottpro1969 wrote: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.

Wow, did that bring back memories. Thx Jeff.

You're welcome.

Good luck!

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....

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.

Very nice, Scott! Congrats and enjoy it!

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!!!!

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.

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

Red side dots?