A new direction for DB

Hi Peeps,

Guess it is time to bring you all up to speed....
I know I have been quiet for a while, it isn't that I don't love you anymore, just been lurking quietly in the background.
The knowledge base here has grown to the point where my input isn't really needed.. This was one of the goals set by me right from the beginning, and the time came where this forum had enough members with the knowledge to be able to sort out any gremlins, issues and problems and I could step back and simply lurk...

Now for the news...

After more years than I care to think about, the time has come for me to move in new directions and to hang up the fret hammer..

I will still be around and part of the PBG family, but more in a consulting role for the times when something unusual or tricky pops up.
I will still be making Dingotone, concentrating on developing new colours and improving the blend and working towards international release.

I will also be staying on as moderator, even if I am a lurking one hahahahaaaa.

So, remember, there is always a workaround!

Cheers,
DB

All the best for the future DB, and thanks so much for the advice you've given in the past.

Best of luck with all your endeavours DB, and thanks for all the help!

Agree with Simon and Frankie. Thanks DB, and good luck with your next chapter.

Your help and encouragement helped a lot of us through the tough times of being a beginner luthier. I know I, for one, would have never enjoyed the frustration and satisfaction of building guitars without your sage advice.

All the best. I think I joined as you took a step back buts its clear you have been a big part of fostering this community.

Thanks for the inspiration DB.

(so who's going to have the banned product list and hand out the banishments to the naughty room now?)

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Originally Posted by Fretworn

Thanks for the inspiration DB.

(so who's going to have the banned product list and hand out the banishments to the naughty room now?)

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I would imagine the Archive of banned things is being trucked across to PBG HQ for posterity.

Oh, man! I knew I should have gotten my order in for some new nuts... ;-) Seriously, though. Thanks for all the advice, and the humor. Best of luck with whatever comes next!

I can only repeat what the others have said, good luck with the future projects and thank you for the sage advice in the past.

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Originally Posted by dingobass

I will still be making Dingotone,

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Oh thank god. I held my breath for nearly the entire post.

Are we now supposed to club together and get DB a gold clock or something?

Wishing you all the best Dingobass, all of us will be missing you mate.

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Originally Posted by Simon Barden

Are we now supposed to club together and get DB a gold clock or something?

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A gold metronome?

Hey DB,

Thanks for all the advice.

I remember in my earliest visits to the forum, I was in awe of what goes on here (I still am FWIW) but one of the very first pieces of advice I read was "there is always a workaround".

Thank you for this - it has stayed with me and has actually helped my in a few other fields since then.

We are in you debt.

Farewell.
Good luck.
Heartfelt gratitude.


Not crying... there's just something in my eye.

good move DB, you have repaired enough broken Gibson headstocks haha
The new business seems to be going well so best of luck in the future.
Will have to catch up for a beer soon mate !
I've been branching out a bit myself, building different things like two Battleship boards but bigger to fit shot glasses on the squares and made a Jenga game and box to hold it.
Also building Ads a new clock for PBG Headquarters, the low thieves few months back stole the prior 4D clock - dogs !
Will post some pics when its finished and delivered and on the wall !
I can also stand back from giving advice as the knowledge on the forum has grown so much. I didn't get over 13000 posts for nothing haha internet nazis at my work has slowed down the time I spend on the forum hence my absence.
Have almost finished the telemonster, it makes noise. Need to cut a bone nut and get 2 bass saddles for the bridge. Ended up using shark fishing cable for the strings ! Will post pics when done. A 82mm wide nut isn't small !

Best wishes and good luck with your new venture.

Was wondering where all the old timers had got too, including Woks. Just gotta figure out where Ponch has been hiding as we haven't heard from him for quite some time too.

Cheers, Waz

Best wishes DB, I for one have benefitted greatly from you expertise and generosity.
Glad you are staying on.
Didn’t know you had a fret hammer, you seem to despise frets hahaha
Thanks and all the very best

Best of luck with the new venture DB and thanks for all the advice and sharing of your knowledge over the years. A lot of my preconcieved notions around guitars and building were dramatically changed by the information provided in this group.

Best of Luck with your new endeavors DB as long as your making Dingotone ill keep buying it.
And thanks for being a great foundation to this community.