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Some dreams do come true....
Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2010 4:05 pm
by tmossman
After searching for a 60's bass for about a year (a year filled with wild goose chases, con artists, rip-offs, unanswered emails). I stopped by POTR last week and made this commitment...
No pics yet. Hopefully next week.
Re: Some dreams do come true....
Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2010 4:18 pm
by kiramdear
Re: Some dreams do come true....
Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2010 4:20 pm
by tmossman
Evidently 61 of them were made.
Re: Some dreams do come true....
Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2010 4:33 pm
by bassduke49
Todd, is this one of the ones made for the Japanese order? Did it go there and back somehow, or was this a leftover that POR was able to obtain? The world wants to know!
Re: Some dreams do come true....
Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2010 6:38 pm
by tmossman
bassduke49 wrote:Todd, is this one of the ones made for the Japanese order? Did it go there and back somehow, or was this a leftover that POR was able to obtain? The world wants to know!
This came straight from Santa Ana to NJ. To the best of my knowledge this was shipped to Chris a couple weeks ago (not listed in the recently shipped page btw) to his amazement. I believe he was told it was the one and only leftover from the 60 to Japan. Amazing finish and incredible neck. SO happy I am.
Oh yeah, thanks to all at Ric who made this incredible bass and
especially the person who decided to ship it to your
best dealer POTR.
Re: Some dreams do come true....
Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2010 7:40 pm
by cheyenne
Dude, your about to be a very popular man.
You have to post some pics.
Re: Some dreams do come true....
Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2010 7:44 pm
by rickenbrother
Congrats Todd! Looking forward to seeing pictures!
Re: Some dreams do come true....
Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2010 8:15 pm
by rickaddict
Congrats, Todd. Can't wait to see it!
Re: Some dreams do come true....
Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2010 8:20 pm
by johneek
That will be a very special guitar....
Re: Some dreams do come true....
Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2010 8:34 pm
by sloop_john_b
Re: Some dreams do come true....
Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2010 8:50 pm
by atomic_punk
You know the rule, no pics, no bass. Didn't happen! Receipts don't count!
Congrats on a great get!!
Re: Some dreams do come true....
Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2010 9:00 pm
by windchimp
Ummmm......
Hmmmmmm.......
Re: Some dreams do come true....
Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2010 9:15 pm
by johnallg
Talk about being in the right place at the right time.... AND having the dough.
Congrats Todd, and yes PICTURES!!!!!
Jeez, when I read the invoice before reading the explaining post, I thought RIC was making them for the US.....
Re: Some dreams do come true....
Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2010 9:27 pm
by tmossman
johnallg wrote:Talk about being in the right place at the right time....
You are telling me. I walked in on a dead Saturday (unplanned) to drop off some computer code. Chris said to go look in that case over there. I put the case up on the counter, opened it, and stood there completely stunned. The Fireglo was perfect, the shape perfect, the neck perfect, the action perfect (straight from RIC). I asked Chris for "the story". He said it just arrived one day with no warning. He had a conversation with Kenny about it and decided to pack it away. I asked him how much, he gave me a number, I said okay.
Re: Some dreams do come true....
Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2010 9:29 pm
by winston
Congrats Todd. You have managed to find a rare bass and one that is prized by many and the mere fact that it is from the group made for the Japanese market makes it even more special.
