The Hunting of the Snark - Beckerized

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The Warrior said:
$12,000, ouch. The banjo ukes are pretty cool too. I may surprise Kathy with one down the road.
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For $12K it better play itself and come with a record deal guaranteed to make me a star :D

Just kidding of course... that kinda stuff is for the big names who've already made it, and guys who just plain have more cash than sense. I was just surprised it was right out on the floor, not locked-down or anything. Usually custom shop stuff is at least chained to the wall, if not behind glass.

It really was a darn cool store... they had a great selection from beginner to pro instruments and their prices looked very reasonable to me. Even the "entry level" axes they carry are from brands with good reputations. I also noticed CF Martin is selling a line of their basic designs now, except manufactured in Mexico so they cost about half what a "real" USA Martin does... I picked on a couple and they feel and sound very nice. Reckon I'ma have to sell a couple extra knives this year... ;)
 
james terrio said:
For $12K it better play itself and come with a record deal guaranteed to make me a star :D
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I hear that, haha.

This guy can play. Kind of a long video, but he can definitely play:

[video=youtube;PB3RbO7updc]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PB3RbO7updc[/video]

I came across this vid awhile back too, also good:

[video=youtube;C0pVWdVIOzc]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0pVWdVIOzc[/video]
 
bigghoss said:
I'm looking at AK pistols, after I get my Glock 19 of course. I had decided on a mini Draco, until I saw the micro Draco. Decisions, decisions...
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Draco pistols are so cool. My b.I.l. took a draco, had it rebuilt with a milled reciever and then put an underfolding stock on it and some other nice furniture. Of course its a SBR but probably the funniest AK I have ever shot. I want it so bad lol.
 
It occurs to me that I probably have actually spent at least $12K on guitars and amps and various other associated whatnottery... but it took me 25 years to do it :D
 
Thread about to close huh. See you guys on the next one.
 
I would like to play an instrument, but seemingly never had the patience for it. Learned a few songs on the harmonica, and gave up on it. I thought an Ocarina might be cool too, but just can't seem to get the hang of it. After 15 minutes or so, you think I'd be a virtuoso by now, haha.
 
When i was in high school there was a mix up in my class scheduling, they accidentally put me in advance band 2. The teacher/instructor told me i need to pick an instrument so i picked the drums... And a very attractive girl was given the task of teaching me to play them. I learned a basic beat that went with quite a few songs, she was a good teacher and i started to enjoy trying to play them but the instructor was less than thrilled about me being in the class. It took 2 weeks for them, but they fixed my schedule and took me out of band. Never touched an instrument again.
 
worldwood said:
When i was in high school there was a mix up in my class scheduling, they accidentally put me in advance band 2. The teacher/instructor told me i need to pick an instrument so i picked the drums... And a very attractive girl was given the task of teaching me to play them. I learned a basic beat that went with quite a few songs, she was a good teacher and i started to enjoy trying to play them but the instructor was less than thrilled about me being in the class. It took 2 weeks for them, but they fixed my schedule and took me out of band. Never touched an instrument again.
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If you enjoyed it that much, I'm surprised you didn't continue at home.
 
tradewater said:
I really like the mountain lion idea. I understand they are easily trained with a can of hairspray and a Bic lighter.
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That can't possibly ever go wrong.



Eero said:
I bet they would explode if we got 6 inches.
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Giggity.



iwouldhurtafly said:
Draco pistols are so cool. My b.I.l. took a draco, had it rebuilt with a milled reciever and then put an underfolding stock on it and some other nice furniture. Of course its a SBR but probably the funniest AK I have ever shot. I want it so bad lol.
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If money were no object, I'd SBR an Arsenal SAM7K, but they're $1300. A M92 PAP has very favorable reviews and only costs about $500 and I've found out how to set it up to co-witness a red dot with the iron sights. If I could set the Mini Draco up with a co-witnessed red dot then I'd get that since it's shorter, but it doesn't look like anyone makes a mount that will allow that right now.
 
The Warrior said:
If you enjoyed it that much, I'm surprised you didn't continue at home.
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Without the pretty girl teaching me i just wasnt as interested honestly. She made it fun to learn, she told me once i got the song right id get a kiss... And she followed through with the deal once i did. Im sure i was more interested in her than the drums :D
 
Kids party was a success :thumbup:

Kids got some cool swag and a fun time was had by all.

Time... for a nap!

IBTL see ya in the next thread!
 
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