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Hey Guys I'm back
Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2022 5:03 pm
by redman
I've been gone a while my health took a sudden drastic down hill turn hospitals, operations, ICU stay. I've been home a few days and feeling ok I have another operation to go through as soon as they schedule it. I almost made my exit from this world so I'm extremely pleased to be posting here again.
The doctors had told me I had maybe 6 months left but I spoke with one of the surgeons this morning he said since they've got my situation under control he didn't see any reason I can't live for several more years. Good News!! Anyway that's enough of the "I almost kicked off story" and on to guitars.
Since I'm stuck here at home for awhile can't really go any where I bought a used SX tele to mod while I wait on this next slicing me open event. I bought a used SD Quarter Pounder for the bridge and I had a SD SH-1N humbucker so I ordered a pickguard cut out for a humbucker so the SH-1n is going in the neck. I also wired up to new CTS pots CLR 3-way switch and bought a set of All Parts locking tuners I've never used that brand before but they were cheap and had good reviews so we'll see.
Anyway it's great to be home and getting back to normal.
Re: Hey Guys I'm back
Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2022 6:09 pm
by Partscaster
Welcome back Redman. I saw a sign today that read, "Everything can kill you, pick something fun."
I bet the 1/4 pounder and SH-1N sound great. My 2 SX tele's are great players.
I look forward to seeing some pics, and hearing about the sounds.
Crank it up, and enjoy.
Re: Hey Guys I'm back
Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2022 9:08 pm
by Tonray's Ghost
redman wrote: ↑Wed Nov 09, 2022 5:03 pm
I've been gone a while my health took a sudden drastic down hill turn hospitals, operations, ICU stay. I've been home a few days and feeling ok I have another operation to go through as soon as they schedule it. I almost made my exit from this world so I'm extremely pleased to be posting here again.
The doctors had told me I had maybe 6 months left but I spoke with one of the surgeons this morning he said since they've got my situation under control he didn't see any reason I can't live for several more years. Good News!! Anyway that's enough of the "I almost kicked off story" and on to guitars.
Since I'm stuck here at home for awhile can't really go any where I bought a used SX tele to mod while I wait on this next slicing me open event. I bought a used SD Quarter Pounder for the bridge and I had a SD SH-1N humbucker so I ordered a pickguard cut out for a humbucker so the SH-1n is going in the neck. I also wired up to new CTS pots CLR 3-way switch and bought a set of All Parts locking tuners I've never used that brand before but they were cheap and had good reviews so we'll see.
Anyway it's great to be home and getting back to normal.
Wow..great news ! I guess this is really a "better Red(man) than Dead(man)" kind of thing.
Re: Hey Guys I'm back
Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2022 9:46 pm
by redman
Absolutely
@Tonray's Ghost I'm old but not ready for the "Deadman" title.
Re: Hey Guys I'm back
Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2022 12:06 am
by sabasgr68
redman wrote: ↑Wed Nov 09, 2022 5:03 pm
I've been gone a while my health took a sudden drastic down hill turn hospitals, operations, ICU stay. I've been home a few days and feeling ok I have another operation to go through as soon as they schedule it. I almost made my exit from this world so I'm extremely pleased to be posting here again.
The doctors had told me I had maybe 6 months left but I spoke with one of the surgeons this morning he said since they've got my situation under control he didn't see any reason I can't live for several more years. Good News!! Anyway that's enough of the "I almost kicked off story" and on to guitars.
Since I'm stuck here at home for awhile can't really go any where I bought a used SX tele to mod while I wait on this next slicing me open event. I bought a used SD Quarter Pounder for the bridge and I had a SD SH-1N humbucker so I ordered a pickguard cut out for a humbucker so the SH-1n is going in the neck. I also wired up to new CTS pots CLR 3-way switch and bought a set of All Parts locking tuners I've never used that brand before but they were cheap and had good reviews so we'll see.
Anyway it's great to be home and getting back to normal.
I´m glad about your recovery. Hoping the next "slicing event" can fix things for good; keep it high.
Get back to your guitars, and don´t forget to share some pics of that Tele once you finish working on it.
Long live Randy!
Re: Hey Guys I'm back
Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2022 9:34 am
by jtcnj
Glad to hear you are still kicking and picking!!
Re: Hey Guys I'm back
Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2022 11:32 am
by uwmcscott
Welcome back, very glad to hear that you had such a positive recovery and mucho mojo for the last surgery to go smoothly.
Re: Hey Guys I'm back
Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2022 1:58 pm
by PoodlesAgain
Great spirit here, Red, keep it going..!
careful with the solder fumes.
"slicing event"... uh, I just had deli meat for lunch
Re: Hey Guys I'm back
Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2022 11:16 pm
by tlarson58
Super news! What else do you have planned to pass the time?
'Glad you're back.
Re: Hey Guys I'm back
Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2022 6:41 am
by toomanycats
Thanks for making my own problems seem inconsequential. Putting things is their proper perspective is a good thing.
I look forward to reading about your SX Tele mods. A Duncan Quarter Pounder in the bridge and a SH-1N in the neck will definitely make a Tele with attitude.
Re: Hey Guys I'm back
Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2022 7:15 am
by TVvoodoo
Keep on keeping on Red, nobody here wants to be pouring out perfectly good malt liquor in your memory anytime soon!
Re: Hey Guys I'm back
Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2022 11:34 am
by andrewsrea
Glad you fought your way through it! Nice to have you posting again.
Re: Hey Guys I'm back
Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2022 3:13 pm
by redman
Thanks guys for all your well wishes this place is more like family than forum.
Re: Hey Guys I'm back
Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2022 12:11 am
by nomadh
Good to hear things looking better. Have fun with the project
Re: Hey Guys I'm back
Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2022 6:35 am
by littlebadboy
Welcome back! I am glad things are going back to normal! As the others said above, please share pics of your tele when you can. And, keep us updated on your health.
Re: Hey Guys I'm back
Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2022 5:32 pm
by peskypesky
Welcome back and I hope your health improves. Don't give up! Eat right, lose weight if you can, exercise when you can.
