The Admiral Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 What happened to our old friend, I haven't managed to find any of his work recently, or is this now a bit like discussing Rickenba*kers - very non PC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 [quote name='The Admiral' timestamp='1411150978' post='2557085'] What happened to our old friend, I haven't managed to find any of his work recently, or is this now a bit like discussing Rickenba*kers - very non PC? [/quote] All of the threads were locked I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 It got too close to exposing the forum to libel and defamation issues, and some seemed unable to refrain from going down that road each time so, with some regret, the subject was rendered taboo. A shame for those with valid comments or witticisms to offer, but the potential legal threat was judged real enough to warrant this decision. A lesson, maybe, when other subjects go too far..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E sharp Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 It did get close at times , but some of the remarks did make me laugh - was probably one of my favourite running topics . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 [quote name='The Admiral' timestamp='1411150978' post='2557085'] What happened to our old friend, I haven't managed to find any of his work recently, or is this now a bit like discussing Rickenba*kers - very non PC? [/quote] You can [b]discuss[/b] Rickenbackers as much as you like - there are several long running threads about them on here. As for the 'old friend', Douglas has summed it up succinctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 (edited) I think, rather, we're talking of our favourite Gluethier and Professional Bodger rather than John Hall of Rickenbacker fame. Truckstop Edited September 19, 2014 by Truckstop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3below Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Guess the threads were within a gnat's cock of being actionable, which is my all time favourite description of a guitar setup carried out by said same adjuster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 I have no doubt that Mr BCFGI's labours have brought affordable quality into the hands of vulnerable, hard working little people up and down the country at a time when it was neither profitable nor popular. Will that take some of the heat off, d'ye think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingBollock Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 [quote name='skankdelvar' timestamp='1411161560' post='2557244'] I have no doubt that Mr BCFGI's labours have brought affordable quality into the hands of vulnerable, hard working little people up and down the country at a time when it was neither profitable nor popular. Will that take some of the heat off, d'ye think? [/quote] Don't forget the big people, like builders with big hands! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer of the Bass Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 (edited) Yes, some of the threads did get nastily personal and that's a shame. I will point out that there's nothing to stop anyone from following his listings on eBay in order to appreciate his inimitable selling style though, as he's still very much in business! A quick search for "Wide neck guitar" will invariably turn up some of his work... Edited September 19, 2014 by Beer of the Bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Admiral Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 (edited) [quote name='Beer of the Bass' timestamp='1411162574' post='2557254'] Yes, some of the threads did get nastily personal and that's a shame. I will point out that there's nothing to stop anyone from following his listings on eBay in order to appreciate his inimitable selling style though, as he's still very much in business! A quick search for "Wide neck guitar" will invariably turn up some of his work... [/quote] Ah yes, found straight away. If you don't fancy a wide neck guitar, he's also got a Pacifica, which still had the tags on, which he's hard tailed with a block under the plate, and a very innovative fitting of a J pick up to a P, plus a replacement tuner, which has been 'jauntily' positioned. The highlight though is the Fender Jag body, with a Peavey Predator neck fitted. ( having been first sanded to a tele style headstock shape), and with a positive United Nations of tuner finishes, black, gold, and silver. Fascinating. Edited September 20, 2014 by The Admiral Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnyboy Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 You can't keep a good man down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlungerModerno Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 [quote name='Donnyboy' timestamp='1411261154' post='2558005'] You can't keep a good man down. [/quote] Here here. Perseverance is present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Admiral Posted September 23, 2014 Author Share Posted September 23, 2014 I missed this : http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Odyssey-Korean-wide-neck-48mm-nut-acousto-electric-for-big-hands-with-hard-case-/191333407117?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item2c8c5c198d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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