My Carl Thompson Thread.

bassman462 · Unread post by **bassman462** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 11:39 pm

is that another strap long on the bottom there.

GSR · Unread post by **GSR** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 12:35 am

The one on the bottom is definitly the input jack.

bassman462 · Unread post by **bassman462** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 12:37 am

i mean on the bottom of the bass near the top. it looks like theres three strap locks.

GSR · Unread post by **GSR** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 12:40 am

yeah i dunno what that is... doesn't say i don't think.

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bassman462 · Unread post by **bassman462** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 1:03 am

and there are two areas to attach the locking Schaeller strap buttons to on the lower part of the body so you can get the feel just right for your body type.

that answers my question

GSR · Unread post by **GSR** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 9:44 am

That's kinda cool.

GSR · Unread post by **GSR** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 1:37 pm

from a college textbook, not mine.

i like tictacs · Unread post by **i like tictacs** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 1:48 pm

what book is that from?

i am sam2 · Unread post by **i am sam2** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 6:59 pm

anyone else find it annoying when musicians dress up like that? its like they want to divert your attention from the music...

GSR · Unread post by **GSR** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 7:02 pm

i am sam2 wrote:ooo! shiny!

GSR · Unread post by **GSR** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 7:02 pm

i like tictacs wrote:what book is that from?

http://www.bfwpub.com/book.asp?1149000274

gumbomadness · Unread post by **gumbomadness** » Thu Nov 10, 2005 6:14 pm

amazing man! you HAVE to love bass to do that. congrats. How long will it be?

And--- VERY happy for you i am! - yoda

GSR · Unread post by **GSR** » Thu Nov 10, 2005 6:54 pm

Thanks gumbo...

it'll take 2-3 years from october 26th.

i am sam2 · Unread post by **i am sam2** » Thu Nov 10, 2005 7:33 pm

GSRLessard14 wrote:Thanks gumbo...

it'll take 2-3 years from october 26th.

....years?

bassman462 · Unread post by **bassman462** » Thu Nov 10, 2005 8:08 pm

years

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