Tasteful(tasteless?) Random Act of Kindness (Completed)

staxman · April 15th, 2005, 07:22 AM

(Edit) Already found a home

I have a new, never used, Warmoth strat pickguard
Specs:3-ply tortoise shell/shielded/11 screw/ 3 single-coil configuration. It was originally intended for the one and only strat in my stable, but I ended up using a different one. Anyway, I'm never gonna use it, so I thought I'd like to find a deserving home for it here on the TDPRI- at no charge.

I like to give it to someone who has a need for it, but is perhaps on a tight budget. The thing only sells for $28 plus shipping, so don't be a greed-head or a cheapskate and ask for if you can well afford one or just plan to turn around and sell it. Perhaps a son or daughter of one of you folks that would appreciate it, but maybe can't afford one.

This is on the honor system. So if you or a family member fit the bill, send me a PM and I'll ship it out to you( I'll pay for shipping, but there is a limit to my kindness--continental US only please) If I don't respond to your PM, it only means some deserving, hopefully honest soul already got it. I'll update this thread after it's spoken for.

The only thing I ask in return is for you pass on a similar favor to a fellow guitar player when you are in a position to do so. (yeah, I know, I'm weird.)

Thanks,
John

nasonm · April 15th, 2005, 07:33 AM

Once I bought my Martin 00-15 (and before it was delivered) I was worried that an all-mahogany guitar would sound dark....

A very nice person from either the TDPRI or Harmony-Central (can't remember which, it was a few years ago), sent me a set of brass bridge pins with abalone inserts for free (brass pins brign out a little brighter sound).

I was so impressed that ever since, when I can afford it, I try to do the same type of thing for other players.

Togman · April 15th, 2005, 07:37 AM

If you are weird, we could do with a lot more weird people in the world like you! This is an extremely generous act - good on ya.

TDPRI · April 15th, 2005, 08:25 AM

There is a "Free for the Asking" section to the Garage Sale you know.

Paul Green

maestrovert · April 15th, 2005, 11:40 AM

random act of kindness indeed....
just wishin' it'd become commonplace rather than random....
starts with me, i know....
and you too y'all.....
just the same, Blessings on ya for doin' it there Bro'

staxman · April 15th, 2005, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by webmaster

There is a "Free for the Asking" section to the Garage Sale you know.

Paul Green

Oops, sorry Paul-- I'll make a note of that. I don't often check out the garage sale. Posted this early in the AM after a late shift at the good ol' Bulk Mail Center. Woke up today and worried that maybe this post might come across wrong. I'll make amends by sending in a server upgrade donation :D ( Now there's random act of kindness we should all consider)

Anyway, just found a good home for it with a longtime forum member.

sparky · April 15th, 2005, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by staxman

yeah, I know, I'm weird.
John

Yes.
But in a nice way.

Sarge · April 18th, 2005, 12:50 PM

"I'm never going to need it". Cause as soon as you get rid of it you're going to aquire another guitar and say "Wow, that would really look good with a tortise shell pick guard". Happens to me all the time. As soon as I get rid of something thats been layin' around a while I end up buyin' another!

kerc · April 18th, 2005, 03:02 PM

Awesome man. I've done the same on another music-related forum I belong. Reminds me of that movie called "Pay It Forward".

8)

charliebrown · April 25th, 2005, 09:21 PM

A guy I know who plays locally had a new Les Paul given to him...no strings, just asked that if he ever was in a position to do the same or something similar that he do so...pretty incredible.

sneakyjapan · April 26th, 2005, 07:15 AM

I collect old watches and on a site I visit, a guy once offered a strap to the first poster. Well, it was me but the donor then posted that he wanted to keep it local...so...I don`t enter giveaways anymore.
But what you`re doing is very nice... makes me proud to be a member, though I`ve yet to make a donation to this site.

genelovesjez · April 26th, 2005, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by charliebrown

A guy I know who plays locally had a new Les Paul given to him...no strings

That's still a good deal - strings only cost a few bucks.

I know, I know, but I couldn't resist.

April 15th, 2005, 07:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
staxman Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 513	Tasteful(tasteless?) Random Act of Kindness (Completed) (Edit) Already found a home I have a new, never used, Warmoth strat pickguard Specs:3-ply tortoise shell/shielded/11 screw/ 3 single-coil configuration. It was originally intended for the one and only strat in my stable, but I ended up using a different one. Anyway, I'm never gonna use it, so I thought I'd like to find a deserving home for it here on the TDPRI- at no charge. I like to give it to someone who has a need for it, but is perhaps on a tight budget. The thing only sells for $28 plus shipping, so don't be a greed-head or a cheapskate and ask for if you can well afford one or just plan to turn around and sell it. Perhaps a son or daughter of one of you folks that would appreciate it, but maybe can't afford one. This is on the honor system. So if you or a family member fit the bill, send me a PM and I'll ship it out to you( I'll pay for shipping, but there is a limit to my kindness--continental US only please) If I don't respond to your PM, it only means some deserving, hopefully honest soul already got it. I'll update this thread after it's spoken for. The only thing I ask in return is for you pass on a similar favor to a fellow guitar player when you are in a position to do so. (yeah, I know, I'm weird.) Thanks, John

April 15th, 2005, 07:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
nasonm Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bangor, Maine Age: 31 Posts: 1,594 16 Photos	I'll share my story of kindness... Once I bought my Martin 00-15 (and before it was delivered) I was worried that an all-mahogany guitar would sound dark.... A very nice person from either the TDPRI or Harmony-Central (can't remember which, it was a few years ago), sent me a set of brass bridge pins with abalone inserts for free (brass pins brign out a little brighter sound). I was so impressed that ever since, when I can afford it, I try to do the same type of thing for other players. __________________ "i have learned to just grit my teeth, change the subject, consider their deep total ignorance, fondle the thumb picks in my pocket and go on my way" - bender-freak It's been lonely in the saddle since my horse died

April 15th, 2005, 07:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
Togman Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Cambridgshire, UK Age: 48 Posts: 336 35 Photos	You're not weird... If you are weird, we could do with a lot more weird people in the world like you! This is an extremely generous act - good on ya. __________________ Well it ain't the best Guitar i've ever heard, but it sounds just like it....

April 15th, 2005, 11:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
maestrovert Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: West Branch Mi. Posts: 6,222	Yeah ! random act of kindness indeed.... just wishin' it'd become commonplace rather than random.... starts with me, i know.... and you too y'all..... just the same, Blessings on ya for doin' it there Bro' __________________ Sing the Song Bro' Play on Drummer www.godonthe.net

April 18th, 2005, 12:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
Sarge Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pgh,Pa Age: 53 Posts: 3,549	Don't say..................... "I'm never going to need it". Cause as soon as you get rid of it you're going to aquire another guitar and say "Wow, that would really look good with a tortise shell pick guard". Happens to me all the time. As soon as I get rid of something thats been layin' around a while I end up buyin' another!

April 15th, 2005, 08:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
TDPRI Administrator Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: TDPRILAND Posts: 5,399 36 Photos	There is a "Free for the Asking" section to the Garage Sale you know. Paul Green

April 18th, 2005, 03:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
kerc Tele-Holic Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: San Antonio, TX Age: 37 Posts: 591	Awesome man. I've done the same on another music-related forum I belong. Reminds me of that movie called "Pay It Forward". 8) __________________ Hey, try to play your guitar daily!

April 25th, 2005, 09:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
charliebrown Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 195	Speaking of "pay it forward" ... A guy I know who plays locally had a new Les Paul given to him...no strings, just asked that if he ever was in a position to do the same or something similar that he do so...pretty incredible. __________________ Sarcasm is only one service we offer.

April 26th, 2005, 07:15 AM	#11 (permalink)
sneakyjapan Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nippon Posts: 2,410 3 Photos	I collect old watches and on a site I visit, a guy once offered a strap to the first poster. Well, it was me but the donor then posted that he wanted to keep it local...so...I don`t enter giveaways anymore. But what you`re doing is very nice... makes me proud to be a member, though I`ve yet to make a donation to this site. __________________ quasi mojo