The Prodigal
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2010 8:49 pm
I had a pleasant day today. Almost two years ago, I had purchased a 2007 4003MG with a Toaster and Pickguardian treble pickup surround (shielded inside with copper tape) from a local player who had to liquidate some of his equipment due to financial straights. I believe he posted here on the availability, and I drove down to Milwaukee for the purchase. The bass was (and still is) in mint condition, and he really didn't want to give it up, but had to. He wanted a fair price for it, so I didn't haggle. The MG came home with me, and to one band practice session, but otherwise rested in the Rickenbacker National Forest.
Just yesterday, I contemplated giving this fellow a call to see how he was doing and if he was in a position to buy the bass back. I didn't call, but early this morning, my phone rang, and it was him, wondering if I still had the bass and if I would be willing to sell it back to him! How's that for cosmic timing?! He had come into some money and was living more comfortably. So I sold the bass back to him for the same amount I paid him. It amounted to a no-interest loan to him while I safely kept the collateral. I invited him up to check out the Forest, and he really dug it. Loved the 4004s, the 5-string conversion Cii, the V63s, and the Shadow. But he was just giddy holding his beloved MG and taking it back home with him. Happy man.
Just yesterday, I contemplated giving this fellow a call to see how he was doing and if he was in a position to buy the bass back. I didn't call, but early this morning, my phone rang, and it was him, wondering if I still had the bass and if I would be willing to sell it back to him! How's that for cosmic timing?! He had come into some money and was living more comfortably. So I sold the bass back to him for the same amount I paid him. It amounted to a no-interest loan to him while I safely kept the collateral. I invited him up to check out the Forest, and he really dug it. Loved the 4004s, the 5-string conversion Cii, the V63s, and the Shadow. But he was just giddy holding his beloved MG and taking it back home with him. Happy man.
