skidder652003 Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Wow weird or what? Just woke up from a horrible nightmare. In it, I went to a famous custom luthier just to look at his work and the next thing I know he's building me this incredible thing made from exotic materials and I don't know how much its going to cost. I didn't want him to start it but he was really keen and just got on with it and Im fretting and anxious about the cost. Finally he tells me it'll be in the 13 grand region ( I thought maybe 2 grand!) and I have to tell him I can't afford it. He looks all disappointed and a bit upset but tells me it's ok and I wake up feeling incredibly guilty, like it's all my fault. What the hecks that all about?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Dreams, this one just kicked you in the dangly bits ..... so when are you calling Vinnie Fodera? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heathy Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 So you've had a dream about someone being keen to give you wood - exotically - and then charge you more than you thought. Have you posted this in the correct forum? 1 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfoundfreedom Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 (edited) Don't worry we've all been there. Wake up only to find your night time GAS has been more costly than you expected. Clean up on isle three! Edited February 21, 2019 by Newfoundfreedom 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Why didnt you haggle him down to £2000 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatrickJ Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Hmm, I may be living this nightmare as my Luthier is getting extremely cagey about how much my custom build is going to cost. He does keep sending me pictures of nice woods though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky 4000 Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 (edited) Is "luthier" even a real thing? It seems like one of those modern awful-isms, like "artisan baker". In my day (etc), there was cake shops, guitar techs, people who fixed guitars, people who built guitars. The spotty lad who works in Timpsons definitely isn't a watch maker. And to be honest, I'm not much of a social influencer, although I could call myself one. So, luthier. Is there certain papers required before they can assume that title? Edited February 21, 2019 by Ricky 4000 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatrickJ Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 1 minute ago, Ricky 4000 said: Is "luthier" even a real thing? It seems like one of those modern awful-isms, like "artisan baker". In my day (etc), there was guitar techs. People who fixed guitars. People who built guitars. The spotty lad who works in Timpsons definitely isn't a watch maker. And to be honest, I'm not much of a social influencer, although I could call myself one. So, luthier. Is there certain papers required before they can assume that title? According to Wikipedia, to be a true Luthier you need to have made lutes. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 (edited) 22 minutes ago, Ricky 4000 said: Is "luthier" even a real thing? It seems like one of those modern awful-isms, like "artisan baker". In my day (etc), there was guitar techs. People who fixed guitars. People who built guitars. The spotty lad who works in Timpsons definitely isn't a watch maker. And to be honest, I'm not much of a social influencer, although I could call myself one. So, luthier. Is there certain papers required before they can assume that title? https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/so-you-want-my-job-luthier-guitar-maker/ Especially for you Ricky If you want the certificate to prove that you are an artisan baker/ rocket scientist/ Chief Inspector of Her Majesty's Constabulary/ luthier, I can provided this for £10 plus p&p @fleabag was more than happy with his police certificate Edited February 21, 2019 by Teebs 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky 4000 Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 4 minutes ago, PJ-Bassist said: According to Wikipedia, to be a true Luthier you need to have made lutes. So a hippie then? 😁 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 9 minutes ago, Ricky 4000 said: So a hippie then? 😁 Don't be offending hippies again Ricky! You know what happened last time...🗯️ 🖕 🥊 🤕 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 43 minutes ago, Teebs said: @fleabag was more than happy with his police certificate Yes, it's laughable at how some drawing programs and a printer can work wonders 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 4 minutes ago, fleabag said: Yes, it's laughable at how some drawing programs and a printer can work wonders "Drawing Programs!" - how very dare you! I'll have you know that my "drawings" are all tiny, hand-crafted masterpieces! Look - I even have a certificate... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Er...... yes thats true. Now put the pencil down slowly and take 3 steps back, hands on head 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 (edited) 25 minutes ago, fleabag said: Er...... yes thats true. Now put the pencil down slowly and take 3 steps back, hands on head It's not a pencil! Its a CRAYON!!! 🖍️🚔 Edited February 21, 2019 by Teebs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky 4000 Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 51 minutes ago, Teebs said: Don't be offending hippies again Ricky! You know what happened last time...🗯️ 🖕 🥊 🤕 Don't you go getting me into more trouble with "the two Daves", now. 🤨 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 22 minutes ago, Teebs said: It's not a pencil! Its a CRAYON!!! 🖍️🚔 Thank heavens - some folk should never be trusted with sharp implements. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 25 minutes ago, Ricky 4000 said: Don't you go getting me into more trouble with "the two Daves", now. 🤨 We're watching you Ricky. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 👀 4 minutes ago, dmccombe7 said: We're watching you Ricky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 1 minute ago, Teebs said: 👀 Jings that's not me. I'm currently in the UK 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 9 hours ago, skidder652003 said: Wow weird or what? Just woke up from a horrible nightmare. In it, I went to a famous custom luthier just to look at his work and the next thing I know he's building me this incredible thing made from exotic materials and I don't know how much its going to cost. I didn't want him to start it but he was really keen and just got on with it and Im fretting and anxious about the cost. Finally he tells me it'll be in the 13 grand region ( I thought maybe 2 grand!) and I have to tell him I can't afford it. He looks all disappointed and a bit upset but tells me it's ok and I wake up feeling incredibly guilty, like it's all my fault. What the hecks that all about?! I was once told that dreams usually mean the opposite. No idea who or where it came from and i can't validate its authenticity. So you'll buy what you think is a fantastic Custom bass at a ridiculous price only to find out its a cheap foreign import and you'll need to pay substantial import tax after March Dave 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky 4000 Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 3 minutes ago, dmccombe7 said: We're watching you Ricky. Sorry Dave. 😬 🤐 I suspect you received a PM from Teebs... 🤖 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 5 minutes ago, Ricky 4000 said: Sorry Dave. 😬 🤐 I suspect you received a PM from Teebs... 🤖 Always my fault, innit!?! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 2 minutes ago, Ricky 4000 said: Sorry Dave. 😬 🤐 I suspect you received a PM from Teebs... 🤖 He phoned me direct and i shared on FB with the world. You have been warned. Hippie Dave's take no prisoners. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky 4000 Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 3 minutes ago, dmccombe7 said: He phoned me direct and i shared on FB with the world. You have been warned. Hippie Dave's take no prisoners. You know he' a chatbot, with pre-recorded voice messages? He's usually calling about PPI claims! 4 minutes ago, Teebs said: Always my fault, innit!?! Yes, it is. 😁 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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