28 days to the solstice... Did I miss a 2025 WBO planning thread?

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Must be "2groggy's choice" this year, so tell everyone what the theme will be, since you brought it up first... :wacky:

Is it a bass or a bass? Seems like a nice theme - though I guess we could include or is it a bass boat? for those more into giant metalflake than fish-shaped musical instruments.
 
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T_Bone_TL said:
Must be "2groggy's choice" this year, so tell everyone what the theme will be, since you brought it up first... :wacky:

Is it a bass or a bass? Seems like a nice theme - though I guess we could include or is it a bass boat? for those more into giant metalflake than fish-shaped musical instruments.
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Be careful what you ask for because you might just get it. I march to a different drummer, who by TalkBass tradition, must be fired on sight.
 
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Has there been a 'reclaimed / second life' themed build off?

I've ripped abandoned old dining room tables for wood projects many times (not for instruments I'm not quite a luthier).
There are high quality pre aged hardwoods with stories to tell in old furniture. Giant maple tables, doors, head/foot boards from beds, and free pianos all have lots of nice straight board feet and are especially common and unwanted in the Northeast. I'll bet that other regions have their own charming old materials as well.
I would also love to see some gnarly barn board bodies.
 
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Time marches on!

Here are the remaining themes from the 'big book of build off themes'... thoughts on a theme? Or something different? Any ideas (looking at you Cypress Hill...er... I mean @Reedt2000 )

Double entendres
Reinterpreting a classic design
Gemini – twin builds
Inspired by favorite sport
sui generis (latin for of his, her, its, or their own kind; unique one of a kind build)



And with regard as to how to proceed... we could just keep this thread right here as our Get Ready, or I can put something up that keeps the tradition today... thoughts? :woot:
 
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Of the above, I like reinterpreting a classic. Lots of room for (re)interpretation which should hopefully lead to lots of participation.

As for a get ready thread, might be good to put up something new, just to try and catch people not following this one. In the interest of not-overburdening-Beej (whose efforts in this regard we are supper-appreciative of 😊), just a brief post, catchy title, linking back to this thread.
 
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Reedt2000 said:
Of the above, I like reinterpreting a classic. Lots of room for (re)interpretation which should hopefully lead to lots of participation.

As for a get ready thread, might be good to put up something new, just to try and catch people not following this one. In the interest of not-overburdening-Beej (whose efforts in this regard we are supper-appreciative of 😊), just a brief post, catchy title, linking back to this thread.
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Thanks kindly sir. :) I think I'm mostly back from the barely-living and don't mind putting up the whole shebang. :smug:
 
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I'm not big here, I proposed a second life / reused theme.
With all due respect to the great designs of the past...
Frankly nothing could possibly be more boring and less creative than a bunch of bastardized old Fenders or what not..
Isn't creativity the whole point?
 
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DanAdams said:
I'm not big here, I proposed a second life / reused theme.
With all due respect to the great designs of the past...
Frankly nothing could possibly be more boring and less creative than a bunch of bastardized old Fenders or what not..
Isn't creativity the whole point?
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I see what you mean. During a build off, I only follow the truly original or entertaining builds. But if an FSO (Fender Shaped Object) is well crafted, it still might get my vote.
 
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2groggy said:
I see what you mean. During a build off, I only follow the truly original or entertaining builds. But if an FSO (Fender Shaped Object) is well crafted, it still might get my vote.
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An incredibly crafted thoughtful reinterpretation could get my vote as well. But it sure seems like a lazy uninspired theme.
If an incredibly crafted thoughtful reinterpretation is what an inspired builder wants to build, then they should absolutely be able to perform that within a loftier theme.
None of the themes are 'It can't look like a jazz bass'

It's not just that the theme is boring. It also potentially keeps creative contestants who want to do something original out. I find that more troublesome.
 
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DanAdams said:
An incredibly crafted thoughtful reinterpretation could get my vote as well. But it sure seems like a lazy uninspired theme.
If an incredibly crafted thoughtful reinterpretation is what an inspired builder wants to build, then they should absolutely be able to perform that within a loftier theme.
None of the themes are 'It can't look like a jazz bass'

It's not just that the theme is boring. It also potentially keeps creative contestants who want to do something original out. I find that more troublesome.
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I understand what you’re saying for sure. But you also need to consider that a build off with this sort of theme can also encourage new participants to get into building, which is a very good thing. Experienced builders will likely push the envelope anyway.
 
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Gary_M said:
I understand what you’re saying for sure. But you also need to consider that a build off with this sort of theme can also encourage new participants to get into building, which is a very good thing. Experienced builders will likely push the envelope anyway.
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Yeah, I think a good theme is one that can be taken to new heights, one that allows for envelope pushing, and high levels of creativity, but is also not so restrictive as to discourage participation.
 
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