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    Hi from Colinton

    Hi there, I'm Bill from Colinton, NSW, about half way between Canberra and Cooma. It's a lovely spot, I'll post a postcard soon.

    I'm a rather average bass player, but really enjoy it, and have never tried woodwork - so lets build a bass
    I'm going with a jazz bass, JBA-4 as I've already got solid old P and a modern double humbucker. My kit arrived this afternoon and I'M EXCITED! I'm really looking forward to working on it, and will be asking a lot of questions of you all - this forum seems like a very well run, helpful group, which is good because I think I'm going to need a lot of help.

    I'll start a build thread shortly, & i'll post photos of my dogs too.

    Anyway, all the best and here's to sandpaper!

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    Welcome to the forum Bill! This is a great kit and a few of us have built / are in the process of building JB kits, so fire away with the questions! Sanding, hmmm you'll grow to love it once you see the results of a sanding job well done cheers

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    Welcome Bill, be excited but don't rush... it'll pay off later. Good luck with the build.
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    Bill - great bass to start with - hopefully it goes well - any issues, stop what you're doing, take a photo, make a post, have a drink and hopefully you should have a response.

    Colinton is in a great area - there are a couple of ex Canberrites here in Perth that are on the forum. That said, Perth is obviously better .

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    Welcome Bill, I have to agree southern NSW is a delightful area. I visited Cooma quite a few time in my younger days, I always loved driving down there.
    Current:
    GTH-1

    Completed:
    AST-1FB
    First Act ME276 (resurrected curb-side find)
    ES-5V
    Scratchie lapsteel
    Custom ST-1 12 String
    JBA-4
    TL-1TB
    Scratch Lapsteel
    Meinl DIY Cajon
    Cigar Box lap steel

    Wishing:
    Baritone
    Open D/Standard Double 6 twin neck

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    Thanks for the welcome This forum really does have a great feel about it.
    I've never managed to get all the way across to Perth/WA, but really should at some stage. It won;t be as nice as here but sounds pretty bloody good, except for that absurd AFL thing
    There are definitely some beautiful spots in the mountains around here Fretworn, and only just over an hour to the coast the other way. The only problem with driving locally is the idiots who drive the Monaro Hwy to the snow during snow season. True numpties!

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    Quote Originally Posted by billb View Post
    except for that absurd AFL thing
    I agree about the aerial ping pong. Bring on union any day - pity that the Force are a spent one and on a good day are average.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Brendan View Post
    I agree about the aerial ping pong. Bring on union any day - pity that the Force are a spent one and on a good day are average.
    Try being an Auckland Blues supporter Brendan, it's excruciating.
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    Quote Originally Posted by FrankenWashie View Post
    Try being an Auckland Blues supporter Brendan, it's excruciating.
    Aaaah - so much promise - so little delivery.

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