So I realized a few months ago that I haven't got any new, regular-use gear (other than Reason upgrades) in like 3 and 1/2 years. The last thing I got was my 5-string J, and that was a gift. So, I thought I was definitely due, and I'm going all out! I spend several weeks pondering over the design of a new road case, which would be by far the largest equipment upgrade. After coming up with lots of cool ideas, I worried how I might convey the aforementioned strokes of genius to someone else. (that someone else is Dan Carson of Dandee Cases who built my last case and has been providing the JCB with a steady stream of new cases lately). So, I decided the best solution was to teach myself how to draw... BUT, I don't have very steady hands, plus there were still too many thinks to cram into a little drawing... So, I taught myself a little bit of Adobe Illustrator and was what I came up with is below. Dan hasn't started on it yet per my request, but I'm REAL excited about it.
My favorite and most recent is yet another gift from my lovely and always supportive wife. I'm absolutely ecstatic about it. It was her Christmas gift to me; it wasn't on my list; and I knew about it before I got it because I had to help her pick out the right one. Now, some might laugh at how silly it might be when I tell you, but I've been wanting one essentially since I got my bass 3.5 years ago. Its... wait for it... let the suspense build... oh wait you've probably already peeked at the pictures... it's a new pickguard. It just makes my 2004ish bass instantly look vintage. Anyway, thank you so much Michele. I think you might already be tired of hearing how much I like it. (who knew a piece of plastic could make me so happy?... oh wait Legos are plastic)
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