Members poomwah Posted November 14, 2008 Members Share Posted November 14, 2008 Well, hi everybody, been gone a while. Had to pop in to share my delight. I only have one pic for now, the obligatory proof of existence pic. I'll get more tonight, right now I have to get back to playing it :] There's a great story behind it too. My wife is so sneaky :] but in a good way. I am a lucky lucky man :] check out my early christmas present Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roger in the sky Posted November 14, 2008 Members Share Posted November 14, 2008 that makes me hate you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fingeringam Posted November 14, 2008 Members Share Posted November 14, 2008 I wish those were real flames and it burnt to the ground Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassplayer7770 Posted November 14, 2008 Members Share Posted November 14, 2008 Wow! What brand/model is that? Another forumite from Ohio! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members James Hart Posted November 14, 2008 Members Share Posted November 14, 2008 Wow! What brand/model is that? +1 specs / details please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thumper Posted November 14, 2008 Members Share Posted November 14, 2008 that makes me hate you +1. I h8 you so much I h9 you... Nice bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members georgestrings Posted November 14, 2008 Members Share Posted November 14, 2008 Very nice, Poom - looks like a keeper... - georgestrings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members no-logic Posted November 14, 2008 Members Share Posted November 14, 2008 Very nice!!!!!!!!! What is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PrestiaRules Posted November 15, 2008 Members Share Posted November 15, 2008 Very nice!!!!!!!!! What is it? +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roger in the sky Posted November 15, 2008 Members Share Posted November 15, 2008 seriously though, can i have it? that would really cheer me up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Renfield Posted November 15, 2008 Members Share Posted November 15, 2008 How the hell did you get one of those down in the US? My friend (and now coworker) designed that model. Hell, he designed the entire brand for that matter. I've been eyeing that one for some time now. It's a great bass. I love the look of the wood flames on the body and how they are a different wood than the rest of the body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted November 15, 2008 Members Share Posted November 15, 2008 Wow! What the {censored} is that?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dDigitalPimp Posted November 15, 2008 Members Share Posted November 15, 2008 i almost started a "where has poomwah been" thread. nice to see you back d00de. congrats on the nbd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gspointer Posted November 15, 2008 Members Share Posted November 15, 2008 Wow, for something that would sound a little garish if described to me, that is very nice. Good score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Renfield Posted November 15, 2008 Members Share Posted November 15, 2008 Wow, for something that would sound a little garish if described to me, that is very nice. Good score. In person the colours really pop. The orange flamed top flames against the brown mahogany is really sharp. It's a great price. Poom, where'd you get it from and for how much if you don't mind my asking. PM is fine if you'd prefer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members poomwah Posted November 15, 2008 Author Members Share Posted November 15, 2008 thanks for all the responses everyone, and thank you digital pimp for organizing the search party :] Renfield, please thank your friend for designing my dream bass :] Renfield obviously knows about this baby. For everyone else. It's a Highland Thunder Chief. And Renfield is right about the colors, that pic SUCKS, my wife is going to take some better ones, wait till you guys see it :] Hell, wait till you see how freaking nice the case is, LOL. It even has a hygrometer in it! SO now I know the level of the humidity in my case. I don't know what its supposed to be, or how to change it, but I know what it is, LOL. Anyway, according to highland's web site its not actually mahogany but bubinga. The flames on the body are inlayed in flamed maple. Its a 34 inch scale, neck thru semi-hollow body. Two volumes, two tones, and a les paul style pickup switch. It sounds amazing :] The story behind my getting it is pretty great too.About a month and a half ago I fell absolutely head over heels in love with it. Love at first sight, sound, and feel. I knew there's no way I could ever get it. But dreamed of somehow getting the money together. I'd go in the store to "visit" it. Then one day, about a month ago, to my dismay, it was gone. I was totally tortured. My wife wanted to go in there today to "look around". I didn't want to go because it bummed me out that my "ultimate bass" was gone. Well, she talks to the owner for a few minutes while I'm checking out the bulletin board, and the owner comes over, shakes my hand, and hands me a case and says enjoy it. I look at Mary Ann, and she says "Merry Christmas" I was totally shocked I had NO idea!!!She TOTALLY caught me off guard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Renfield Posted November 15, 2008 Members Share Posted November 15, 2008 Renfield obviously knows about this baby. For everyone else. It's a Highland Thunder Chief. And Renfield is right about the colors, that pic SUCKS... The story behind my getting it is pretty great too. About a month and a half ago I fell absolutely head over heels in love with it. Love at first sight, sound, and feel. I knew there's no way I could ever get it. But dreamed of somehow getting the money together. I'd go in the store to "visit" it. Then one day, about a month ago, to my dismay, it was gone. I was totally tortured. My wife wanted to go in there today to "look around". I didn't want to go because it bummed me out that my "ultimate bass" was gone. Well, she talks to the owner for a few minutes while I'm checking out the bulletin board, and the owner comes over, shakes my hand, and hands me a case and says enjoy it. I look at Mary Ann, and she says "Merry Christmas" I was totally shocked I had NO idea!!! She TOTALLY caught me off guard I'll tell him he has another fan on Monday. As for your wife. That's just awesome man, amazing woman. Props to both of you for having found each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fingeringam Posted November 15, 2008 Members Share Posted November 15, 2008 The story behind my getting it is pretty great too. About a month and a half ago I fell absolutely head over heels in love with it. Love at first sight, sound, and feel. I knew there's no way I could ever get it. But dreamed of somehow getting the money together. I'd go in the store to "visit" it. Then one day, about a month ago, to my dismay, it was gone. I was totally tortured. My wife wanted to go in there today to "look around". I didn't want to go because it bummed me out that my "ultimate bass" was gone. Well, she talks to the owner for a few minutes while I'm checking out the bulletin board, and the owner comes over, shakes my hand, and hands me a case and says enjoy it. I look at Mary Ann, and she says "Merry Christmas" I was totally shocked I had NO idea!!! She TOTALLY caught me off guard Thats an awesome story! Woulda been 10x better if she came over with case and said "Honey, whats a Squier Affinity? *hands you case* Hope you like it" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wanderlusterer Posted November 15, 2008 Members Share Posted November 15, 2008 It looks pretty wicked man. I bet it's a bit lighter than the T-40 eh? It's awesome that the wife got it for ya in that way. How's your back doin'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Perfessor Posted November 15, 2008 Members Share Posted November 15, 2008 Nice!! !!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Death Hands Posted November 15, 2008 Members Share Posted November 15, 2008 Badass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted November 15, 2008 Members Share Posted November 15, 2008 Very cool bass ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Guttermouth Posted November 15, 2008 Members Share Posted November 15, 2008 awesome. congrats man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members poomwah Posted November 15, 2008 Author Members Share Posted November 15, 2008 It looks pretty wicked man. I bet it's a bit lighter than the T-40 eh? It's awesome that the wife got it for ya in that way. How's your back doin'? yeah, quite a bit lighter, LOL thanks for asking about my back, it still gives me some trouble, but its a LOT better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members poomwah Posted November 15, 2008 Author Members Share Posted November 15, 2008 Thats an awesome story! Woulda been 10x better if she came over with case and said "Honey, whats a Squier Affinity? *hands you case* Hope you like it" that would have been funny indeed :] no way I would have fallen for it, no way I'd ever believe there was a squier ANYTHING in THIS case From here on to be referred to as the Mango case. Because it would be a perfect place for keeping his cigars, LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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