Bassist's New Bass Day! (Since his old one is now ashes.)

Razzy · 03-07-2011, 10:34 PM

Ok, so first things first, here's a little background.

There were some wild fires last weekend in Amarillo, Texas, and my bassist and his wife's home was caught in it, and they lost everything they own except for the clothes on their back, and the car they were driving at the time.

The next day, my bassist sent me this picture:

Which is all that is left of his Ibanez SR305.

We played in New Mexico the night before, and before meeting up with the guys, I had stopped by Guitar Center in Amarillo to see what was new, but the only thing that really caught my eye was an Ibanez BTB405 on the used wall. Rusty, (the bassist,) had mentioned awhile back that he wanted a BTB series Ibanez, so I made a mental note, (which I later forgot,) to tell him about it.

So we go, play our show, and all go home for the night. I wake up that next day to see strange Facebook statuses from his wife, that said things like, "everything we had is gone," so I called, not really thinking about what to say, and found out that a grass fire had flared up, and their house had burned down.

Feeling terrible about the whole situation, but knowing that they had what they NEEDED as their family lives nearby, (money, food, places to stay,) all the guys pooled our money together, and bought that very same bass I remember from the day before hanging on the used wall. We wanted to surprise him, so we drove up to his aunt and uncle's house while the whole family was there, set it up on the doorstep, rang the doorbell, and hid, watching from around the corner.

I'm told at this point, he said, "What the Hell?! That's not real."

Here he is, the gears still turning.

He reads the tag, and suddenly knows we're somewhere nearby.

So, we decide to come out of the bushes.

On the left is Chance, our guitarist/vocalist, Rusty, our bassist, and I'm the creepy dude hanging out behind them.

*Our drummer wasn't here because he decided to go to San Antonio.

And here's a decent shot of the new bass.

All in all, it was an awesome experience. I'm glad we could do this for such a great friend, who is one of the kindest, most honest, realest mother ....ers you could ever meet.

-Razzy

ivancic1al · 03-07-2011, 10:37 PM

Awesome bass and awesome story.

Tell Rusty we wish him well in getting his life back on track after the fire. Glad to hear everyone was ok.

Ruins · 03-07-2011, 11:22 PM

oh man this is ....ing awesome story! i could almost relate to rusty from the frustration and the disaster that happened to him and then you guys come over and do such wonderful thing. seriously, kick ass! true friends!

Prydogga · 03-07-2011, 11:28 PM

Truely heartwarming, I hope you told Rej this story

Hope more good fortune comes to Rusty.

JamesM · 03-07-2011, 11:35 PM

Amazing story. Awesome.

Rommel · 03-08-2011, 08:01 AM

Good on you guys.

georg_f · 03-08-2011, 08:04 AM

OMG, so awesome!
that's what friends are for

TimSE · 03-08-2011, 08:23 AM

awww

synrgy · 03-08-2011, 08:36 AM

That's love, right there.

Origin · 03-08-2011, 09:26 AM

That's a ....ing nice thing to do, there's nothing better to do for someone that had something HORRIBLE happen than put a huge shit-eating grin on their face and remind them their friends are there.

good on you.

SirMyghin · 03-08-2011, 09:34 AM

Good work guys, very good of you to step up to the plate. I am sure he needed something like that about now.

MF_Kitten · 03-09-2011, 01:06 AM

That's awesome!

Also, i will never ....ing complain about living in a rainy wet place ever again... .... wildfires!

Razzy · 03-09-2011, 03:00 PM

Thanks for the comments guys! I thought you'd all really like the story.

And yes, Origin, every time I look at that picture of all three of us and see him smiling like that, it makes me smile.

The past few days, they've gotten a bunch of furniture that was donated to them, as well as found a new house to rent, so they are definitely getting right back up on their feet.

We've got band rehearsal tomorrow, I'll have to let you guys know how it sounds!

Steve-Om · 03-09-2011, 03:11 PM

I wish you guys the best of luck!!! it really touched me that you guys did that for him, its one of the best examples of brotherhood inside a band I've ever seen!!

I have so much respect for you guys!!!

awesome story !!!

highlordmugfug · 03-09-2011, 03:21 PM

Much much respect for you guys for doing that for him.

leandroab · 03-11-2011, 08:14 AM

Much respect man!

drmosh · 03-11-2011, 09:42 AM

you guys are awesome

Alberto7 · 03-11-2011, 10:13 AM

He's lucky to have such great friends

that's an awesome deed and an awesome bass! Let's hope everything gets back on track for him soon!

Bevo · 03-14-2011, 07:20 PM

Great friends!!

Chickenhawk · 03-14-2011, 08:15 PM

.... yes, Raz. Hell ....ing yes!

Remind me to buy you guys a couple drinks when I swing through this summer.

Razzy · 03-14-2011, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Infinity Complex

.... yes, Raz. Hell ....ing yes!

Remind me to buy you guys a couple drinks when I swing through this summer.

You're coming through the Panhandle? Where do you live?

Chickenhawk · 03-14-2011, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Razzy

You're coming through the Panhandle? Where do you live?

I live in Missouri, but I'm taking a trip to Central Texas (Ft.Hood/Killeen) sometime this summer. During my 'vacation' I'm gonna hit up Houston, San Antonio, Louisiana, and New Mexico. It'd be easy as hell to swing by your neck of the woods on the way down.

Told you I was gonna see the Manson intro live

CrushingAnvil · 03-14-2011, 09:07 PM

This is the kind of thread that makes this forum awesome.

darkinners · 03-15-2011, 05:43 PM

feel sorry about Rusty but hey at least he got a new bass from real brothers!
hope Rusty will get all sorted out soon!

Jontain · 03-17-2011, 10:41 AM

Guy is lucky to have freinds like you guys, hope he gets back on his feet etc soon.

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03-07-2011, 10:34 PM	#1
Razzy Why not Zoidberg? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 2,657 Thanked: 80 $Razzy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Razzy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Razzy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Razzy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Razzy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Razzy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Razzy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Bassist's New Bass Day! (Since his old one is now ashes.) Ok, so first things first, here's a little background. There were some wild fires last weekend in Amarillo, Texas, and my bassist and his wife's home was caught in it, and they lost everything they own except for the clothes on their back, and the car they were driving at the time. The next day, my bassist sent me this picture: Which is all that is left of his Ibanez SR305. We played in New Mexico the night before, and before meeting up with the guys, I had stopped by Guitar Center in Amarillo to see what was new, but the only thing that really caught my eye was an Ibanez BTB405 on the used wall. Rusty, (the bassist,) had mentioned awhile back that he wanted a BTB series Ibanez, so I made a mental note, (which I later forgot,) to tell him about it. So we go, play our show, and all go home for the night. I wake up that next day to see strange Facebook statuses from his wife, that said things like, "everything we had is gone," so I called, not really thinking about what to say, and found out that a grass fire had flared up, and their house had burned down. Feeling terrible about the whole situation, but knowing that they had what they NEEDED as their family lives nearby, (money, food, places to stay,) all the guys pooled our money together, and bought that very same bass I remember from the day before hanging on the used wall. We wanted to surprise him, so we drove up to his aunt and uncle's house while the whole family was there, set it up on the doorstep, rang the doorbell, and hid, watching from around the corner. I'm told at this point, he said, "What the Hell?! That's not real." Here he is, the gears still turning. He reads the tag, and suddenly knows we're somewhere nearby. So, we decide to come out of the bushes. On the left is Chance, our guitarist/vocalist, Rusty, our bassist, and I'm the creepy dude hanging out behind them. *Our drummer wasn't here because he decided to go to San Antonio. And here's a decent shot of the new bass. All in all, it was an awesome experience. I'm glad we could do this for such a great friend, who is one of the kindest, most honest, realest mother ....ers you could ever meet. -Razzy drmosh, MerlinTKD, Dwellingers and 21 others like this. Carvin DC800 -> Pod HD Pro -> Rocktron Velocity 300 -> Mesa Rectifier 4x12

03-07-2011, 10:37 PM	#2
ivancic1al Probrem? Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY/St. Catharines, ON Posts: 1,484 Thanked: 5 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Awesome bass and awesome story. Tell Rusty we wish him well in getting his life back on track after the fire. Glad to hear everyone was ok. Bigfan likes this. Just as awesome as he is stupid. Dun, dadada dadadadada dun. CLIMB-FIGHT-THROW-CLIMB-FIGHT-THROW-CLIMB-FIGHT-THROW-CHASE-RAPE-THROW!

03-07-2011, 11:22 PM	#3
Ruins Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 2,061 Thanked: 18 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	oh man this is ....ing awesome story! i could almost relate to rusty from the frustration and the disaster that happened to him and then you guys come over and do such wonderful thing. seriously, kick ass! true friends! My baritone creation: http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/ext...s-of-pics.html Carved content: http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/sev...nfriendly.html] CAD parts Freebie : http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/lut...ml#post2402269

03-07-2011, 11:28 PM	#4
Prydogga Giddyup. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Apartment 5B, New York (Vic, Australia) Posts: 10,513 Thanked: 81 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Truely heartwarming, I hope you told Rej this story Hope more good fortune comes to Rusty. M E M O I R S Music from myself and Kurkkuviipale! http://soundcloud.com/m-e-m-o-i-r-s I also do graphic design, both freelance and for label Myriad Records.

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03-08-2011, 09:34 AM	#11
SirMyghin The Dirt Guy Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Anywhere but here. Posts: 7,160 Thanked: 41 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Good work guys, very good of you to step up to the plate. I am sure he needed something like that about now. Guitar techs are for sissies. Learn some damn music theory, don't complain, and you'll be a better person. -Schecterwhore Show me a truly awesome guitar for under $1000 and I'll show you hateful lies.

03-09-2011, 01:06 AM	#12
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Razzy Why not Zoidberg? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 2,657 Thanked: 80 $Razzy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Razzy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Razzy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Razzy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Razzy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Razzy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Razzy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Thanks for the comments guys! I thought you'd all really like the story. And yes, Origin, every time I look at that picture of all three of us and see him smiling like that, it makes me smile. The past few days, they've gotten a bunch of furniture that was donated to them, as well as found a new house to rent, so they are definitely getting right back up on their feet. We've got band rehearsal tomorrow, I'll have to let you guys know how it sounds! Carvin DC800 -> Pod HD Pro -> Rocktron Velocity 300 -> Mesa Rectifier 4x12

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Steve-Om SS.org Regular Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SJ, CR. Posts: 295 Thanked: 7 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I wish you guys the best of luck!!! it really touched me that you guys did that for him, its one of the best examples of brotherhood inside a band I've ever seen!! I have so much respect for you guys!!! awesome story !!! http://www.facebook.com/fractalrealityband http://www.twitter.com/fractalrband http://fractalreality.bandcamp.com http://www.youtube.com/fractalrealityband

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Alberto7 At Fort Kickass Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Montréal, QC Posts: 2,048 Thanked: 16 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	He's lucky to have such great friends that's an awesome deed and an awesome bass! Let's hope everything gets back on track for him soon! Sum, ergo cogito; cogito, ergo dubito; dubito, ergo cogito; cogito, ergo sum.

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03-15-2011, 05:43 PM	#24
darkinners my fingers are lame Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 247 Thanked: 8 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	feel sorry about Rusty but hey at least he got a new bass from real brothers! hope Rusty will get all sorted out soon!

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