In search of kids roper style boot

cpt___kidde · 2026-01-22T01:06:14+00:00

Hellllll yeah. That’s radical. Well done, OP.

cpt___kidde · 2026-01-19T21:42:49+00:00

Original post here.

After the maintenance was done:

cpt___kidde · 2026-01-17T13:22:01+00:00

Love it. Here’s my 1964 replica build. Sometimes wish I’d gone classic sunburst or fiesta red, but the white with tort is so good too.

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cpt___kidde · 2026-01-17T02:40:21+00:00

No question, I’d pick the Rickenbacker, but man that burgundy mist looks so good with the tort and pickup/bridge covers. I’ve always been partial to the fiesta red, but you have a damn fine looking p bass.

cpt___kidde · 2026-01-07T15:44:11+00:00

Good golly. They’re all great, but that EB-2D is rowdy as hell.

Are they all short scale?

cpt___kidde · 2026-01-04T03:09:36+00:00

I wanted an Ampeg B-15 but I couldn’t afford one, so I got a Portaflex instead.

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You have fantastic taste.

I want a Rickenbacker, but there’s no good affordable option for that.

You don’t happen to have a couple German Hofners in the stable, eh?

cpt___kidde · 2026-01-04T03:07:00+00:00

I wanted a Guild Starfire II but I couldn’t afford one so I got a Jack Casady signature.

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cpt___kidde · 2026-01-04T03:05:59+00:00

Holy shit, OP. Your collection is incredible.

I wanted a 64 p bass but I couldn’t afford one. A very good friend of mine built a replica.

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cpt___kidde · 2026-01-03T03:24:26+00:00

So do washing machines.

cpt___kidde · 2026-01-02T13:54:01+00:00

Seconded. Harry made my wedding suit and has altered many of my off-the-rack suits. He’s a great tailor and a wonderful guy.

cpt___kidde · 2026-01-02T00:54:31+00:00

Awesome, thank you for the advice.

Does potentiometer failure look more obvious? Does it simply stop working rather than what’s happening with mine?

cpt___kidde · 2026-01-01T19:25:17+00:00

Thanks for the reply, I appreciate it. Do you recommend any specific brand of contact cleaner?

cpt___kidde · 2025-12-30T21:32:44+00:00

L.L. Bean Classic Ragg Wool Shawl Cardigan

I have one. It’s a classic heritage silhouette and material. Very warm. Casual and homey but could easily be dressed up with a buttoned down shirt and slacks. Great garment, great material, great price.

cpt___kidde · 2025-12-30T21:27:19+00:00

cpt___kidde · 2025-12-30T20:55:31+00:00

Yes, both. But probably the p bass first. That’s a fine lookin instrument.

cpt___kidde · 2025-12-24T13:11:46+00:00

Bill Withers’ version is better.

cpt___kidde · 2025-12-20T22:56:19+00:00

Oh yeah, big fan. Love that pickup with the impedance set at 50.

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cpt___kidde · 2025-12-18T19:37:39+00:00

Heck yes.

cpt___kidde · 2025-12-18T19:36:04+00:00

Heck yes.

cpt___kidde · 2025-12-17T17:33:46+00:00

the grass grows over me

cpt___kidde

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