I started looking at the TL kits when Adam made his announcement. A good reminder not to look too long. Most of the kits are now gone. I did just pull the trigger on a TL flame maple neck with a bone nut. Not sure what I'll do with it, yet, but I couldn't pass up the deal...and literally could not wait much longer.

I can't help but think that for folks in Australia the prices are pretty good, particularly with free shipping. For those of us overseas the exchange rate has even made the normally very high shipping considerably more affordable. The neck+shipping was half what the last neck+shipping cost. That prior neck was not flame maple, but it was beautifully shaped and feels as good to my hand as any bass neck I've played. Ojalá* that the neck I just ordered is as good. I guess I am not done...just did a quick search for a body...

As much as I love getting a good closeout deal, it saddens me that PB will be leaving the market. I don't know of any other online (or offline, for that mater) site that has as diverse an array of kits. The Fretwire here in the US, was similar but not quite as good (IMHO). It also went away, and it's domain name is now for sale. Of course, no shop I am aware of has as good a community following as Pitbull. Hoping we'll be able to keep the forum alive. Maybe even make some suggestions for other places to supply kit builds, scratch builds and all things in between.

Will have a beer later to toast the experiences I've had here, and another one to toast whatever comes next! Hope we'll be able to remain fellow travelers!

Cheers!
Rich

*This is a Spanish expressing which means "hopefully...only more so.