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[quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1330951791' post='1565150'] Gorgeous bass. Just out of interest, do fender currently make any shell pink models or is it custom shop only? [/quote] I'm not 100% sure, All I've seen is the custom shop reissue 64 J-Bass but I've also only been snooping around this stuff for about 2 weeks

[quote name='Kiwi' timestamp='1330766442' post='1562610'] Welcome to the world of forums, where ignorance rarely gets in the way of an opinion. [/quote] So I've noticed, thanks for the welcome, I appreciate it. I just need to learn to let the small stuff go sometimes. 99% of it is all just worthless anyway.

Really sorry guys I tried to post a few pics for you, Unfortunately the bandwidth is exceeded so none can be viewed at the moment, I have a funeral to atend tomorrow but will figure something out maybe Sunday night.

[quote name='BB3000S' timestamp='1330729692' post='1562438'] Welcome to the bright side of bass forums, and best of luck playing your wonderful jazz - if Karma has anything to do with it, it's telling you to go learn some kickass bass grooves! [/quote]Actually Karma is playing the bass right now and I'm a bit jealous of her skills. She is incredible, Yeah be envious me and Karma kick it almost daily. Don't tell her I told you but I've even seen her unmentionables a time or two. Karma and I go way back, She had some making up to do and that's how I ended up here, with a killer bass

[quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1330720264' post='1562285'] This takes me back... [/quote] Yeah kinda takes me back too, What was funny is that all of the legal mumbo jumbo was all based off of speculation. Anyway in my state here, you have 30 days, and when you leave it and voluntarily turn your keys in for the termination of the lease you have zero days, you have made a conscious decision to forfeit all rights to anything left behind. Even funnier is I quoted several lawyers I had paid to back me up and they still argued their points with me.

[quote name='Big_Stu' timestamp='1330719634' post='1562274'] Fair play to you mate - and I agree entirely with your views on it's present ownership & how you came about it. Good luck to you & I hope you enjoy it. Or as a great man once said............ [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjrGJhnK3ps[/media] [/quote] Funniest thing I've seen all week, Woulda killed to have had it last week. Who knows I may still need it. Lol

I don't know guys so far Talkbass has been a great place and resource for information, I have met some really incredible people there over the past week or so, The mods so far have been extremely helpful with trying to keep the abuse coming my way to a minimum all while seeming to allow me to be a big boy and fight my own battles. I can't speak highly enough about the majority of the community over there with the exception of just a few members, and I think that's gonna be anywhere you go these days. It sucks that there seems to be a bad rep out there because the better portion of the community seems so be some real intelligent bunch of bass enthusiasts. All have been very helpful in trying to help identify this bass, some have been good guys trying to keep my head on a more realistic level when they have seen me getting my hopes well up above where they should be, Even though they may seem a bit frustrated with it at times. They always come back and show they mean well. I can't complain, really since I have been there the good has outweighed the bad time and time again. I definitely plan to start playing bass now, this whole situation has encouraged me to not only play bass but also to start playing in general again, I haven't touched even my guitar in a few months lately and this was just what I needed to get back into the swing of things. I hope to get advice along the way from all of you guys.

[quote name='Dave Vader' timestamp='1330706949' post='1562023'] Oh that was why they were so hard on you.... [/quote] I think some of it was that, yes. I also think a lot was just pure, envious hatred and sheer bitterness that it happened to someone other than them. I mean it's a tough world living in mothers basement. What I don't get is if they'd just step away from the computer and get out more, they may actually find their own something or other one day. I never understood people like this, Why be hateful because something good happens to someone. Just be happy for them.

[quote name='skej21' timestamp='1330706259' post='1562008'] Who knows, now you've got a nice bass, you might finally be able to step up and play a real instrument! [/quote] Hey hey now,,Every instrument and it's player has it's place. It takes many to make a great band and a great sound. w/o lead and rhythm it's just not the same, and just the same with out bass and drums it's just not the same. T.E.A.M Together Everyone Are Musicians, B.A.N.D Broken Apart Nobody's Dancing Ha cheesy yes but I pat myself on the back for those, Just made those up lol

[quote name='skankdelvar' timestamp='1330704991' post='1561978'] Yeah, yeah, whatever. What I want to know - is it good for Metal? [/quote] I wish I knew, I play guitar not,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Dare I say it,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, bass

[quote name='Gust0o' timestamp='1330692978' post='1561691'] You should stick around. The new anti-stalking legislation will make it harder for us to follow you if you leave There were some righteous keyboard warriors in the original TB thread; it was all quite embarassing, and maybe a little homoerotic, as people postured and gesticulated and flexed their internet muscles. I didn't catch how the bass was original procured. Did it come via a facilities chappy? If so, I wonder if my old leather couch is causing similar scenes on TalkCouch, or somesuch. I bet my old landlord sold it when I moved out and abandoned it. I know someone else owns it, but they don't own the spirit of my old couch. Maybe someone should dream of them crashing their car, so they can steal back my couch, and offer it back to me with roses and candy. [/quote] I'm gonna keep the page bookmarked on my lap top and check back in from time to time. Thanks for the warm welcome though, I was almost convinced that was a thing of the past. I am sure though everywhere has their haters. I really don't see what the big fuss is all about here. I don't think i did anything wrong, In fact I know I didn't, I lucked out and scored a great and beautiful instrument that will bring new forms of music into my life and my families life. What could be better?

[quote name='Dave Vader' timestamp='1330692876' post='1561686'] Sadly i don't own the thing, I do have other things I could swap you for that jazz though... a genuine Indian fenderish precisionalike... [/quote] I'll definitely keep you in mind-ish if I ever decide to part with it.

[quote name='steve-bbb' timestamp='1330676963' post='1561261'] here's my advice FWIW auction it all proceeds to charity karma sorted [/quote] I was thinking that I would keep it, drool over it a bit, try really hard not to saturate it and further destroy the already checking paint with said drool, then play it, put it back in it's box and repeat for the next 2 decades, repeat. I am in no karmic danger here, I bought an abandoned instrument, The laws in my state dictate that when an owner abandons something (regardless of value or vintage) it is exactly that, abandoned. There is no law that states, that once the previous owner decides it is valuable to them (monetarily or sentimentally) that the now new owner should feel bad for them or be obligated to return said abandoned item. If you read the original story I posted know that for the most part that story has changed dramatically. (Not that it matters at all, I had legal right to buy it then) But what I posted is what I was told through the middle man I had bought it through. Turns out he had added some of his own details to the story. For God only knows what reason. The bass was in an old mans apartment, that old man come to the end of his term/lease, he moved out on his own free will even staying up through the final day. He removed some objects but left behind about 90% of his possessions. Word is that the place was left in shambles and pretty disgusting. So much so that the property had to hire a professional clean up crew to empty the place out. Which took place some 5-6 months after his leaving. (So he had not just the 30 days law stipulates here, he had an additional 4-5 months on top of that to come claim anything he wanted) And on top of that I'm told (Now straight from the source) that this all took place almost 6 months ago. So we're talking a year almost since this bass was voluntarily left behind and nobody claimed it in that year. It was saved from the trash truck I believe you guys call it a Lorry or something. Right? The maintenance man, saw it and saved it, and then happened to show my friend who showed me. My conscience is 100% clean and free of guilt. This bass will one day be passed on to my children, and or help put them through school. Definitely will not be donating this or any proceeds to anyone while my own family could benefit tremendously from it. I really don't buy into the whole Karma thing, But if I did I'd have to say that karma was certainly on my side, not against me.

[quote name='Truckstop' timestamp='1330655792' post='1561185'] Ah, coat firmly in hand! That'll teach me to jump to conclusions! Sorry mate Alex [/quote] No worries, Sorry for taking so long to come back and post who I was, and really, thanks again for sticking up for me even though it was me against myself,

So on a serious note, to all of you guys that were backing me up since all of this came about, I appreciate it. To anyone that was unsure let me assure you, this bass was bought honestly and respectfully their was no immoral practices and no laws were broken.

[quote name='Truckstop' timestamp='1330653428' post='1561168'] That is disgusting. Who do you think you are? Some sort of judge and jury on how people can act? What do you think gives you the right to come here to this forum, where we treat people with respect, and type that kind of bile? If you have these sorts of opinions on people and wish that they would die so gruesomely, keep them to yourself in future, we're not interested. Truckstop [/quote] I was being facetious, I am the OP the pink bass finder. I saw this in a search and just stopped by to say thanks for the support from you guys in the UK Don't worry don't plan on hanging out long just wanted to say thanks.

That guy (The OP) is a real, Piece of work. He stole it from that poor guy and there's just nothing else to it. I sit around every night hoping that he crashes his car into a telephone pole because he has it and I hope it really happens. He needs to do the right thing and dig that guy up and give it back to him. Along with a letter of apology, some candy in a heart shaped box, a dozen roses, and an apology card hand written. I can't believe we still have such horrible people running around the world today. what a waste of space. I heard he bought it from a maintenance man after the original owner moved out and left it behind,,,,,,That is sooooooo illegal it's not funny. They should burn hi at the steak then take his remains and string him up for all the towns people to pee and spit on him. Karma is gonna have her way with this guy and I know the lady she is a real B!+CH!!!!! I am personally gonna make it my mission in life to find out who this guy is and steal that bass back and give it back to the rightful owners, and if not them than I will find a brother of the bass (Tongue in cheek) to give it to. And if that doesn't work I think it is right that I keep it seeing as how I have done all the proper steps of morally obtaining ownership of something that isn't mine. I'm embarrassed to even live in the same time as this P.O.S.