Posts made by SFMCfranky

@AdamJ

Where can I find Max’s stats?

Thanks

Shrimp Scampi on sushi rice:

I’ve been slowly getting Zapata “fit for purpose” as the Open Field Coursing season starts this weekend.

@Matt

It’s pretty much a “Pay to Play” kind of deal. These days it’s getting filled with tossers who have nothing to do with Rock and Roll anyway.

293-OD over 666S-14s:

@KyIe

Congratulations. In my opinion, you made an excellent choice for your first IH purchase. Mine gets more wear than any other jacket in my wardrobe. It looks amazing. It’s a perfect weight. It fits and feels great and it compliments everything.

12oz hickory stripe work shirt over 666S-14.

@Larkens said in Pets:

@SFMCfranky nice pillow (The Akita that is)

His name is Tofu and he’s 13 years old. Akitas can be extremely aggressive. But Tofu is a total sweetie. He’s been a frequent visitor and occasional resident here his whole life. Part of the pack. That coat of his is definitely luxurious. But man, does it shed.

As the saying goes, Akitas blow coat twice a year: once from July to December and then again from January to June.

Tofu the Akita is here for a visit.

The last of the Sungold cherry tomatoes from my garden.

Took a lady friend for a ride down the Marin coast. Beautiful day.

@jfive67 said in Motorcycles:

@SFMCfranky beautiful machine!

@NickD i loved looking at my Streefighter V2 but hated feeling like I was toasting my crotch when temps >80F

Made the switch to BMW. While I miss the rowdiness of the Duc, that german precision is unexpectedly charming

Still holding out for a Duc that doesnt run hot in the city!

Yeah, not really designed for a stop and go situation. More like Go Go Go!

I still have a 2005 R1200GS that I bought new. It’s my long distance tourer. I had a 1988 K75S and a 94 R100GS. So I am well versed in BMWs. I wish I still had that R100GS.

@NickD said in Motorcycles:

@SFMCfranky love the 916. I had a V2 Panigale up until a few weeks back. A great bike, but a bit more than I could sensibly use on the road.

When I bought the 916 back in ‘95 I said “The supersport stall in my stable has been filled.” It’s still true.

Rubber side down, brother.

Frank

Harvesting basil, making pesto and freezing it for the coming winter.

Mambo en reposo esta mañana.

Mambo en reposo esta mañana.

They’re doin’ it with smoke and mirrors and every day the walking wounded list grows. But 3&0 is 3&0.

Forty Fing Niners!

Painting fascia and soffit boards for my new roof.

@JunkPants said in Guitars anyone???:

@SFMCfranky said in Guitars anyone???:

@JunkPants said in Guitars anyone???:

@SFMCfranky Wow, beautiful guitar. Santa Cruz makes incredible instruments. Love that figured mahogany neck. Is it a J-45 style spec wise?

I actually got a new Les Paul in last week. Will post some pictures later.

Hi there! I just saw this question. The dimensions are similar to a J-45. But with a shorter scale length - like original Southern Jumbos.

Even shorter than 24.75in? Every J-45 I've played/owned has been 24.75.
Enjoy it, it looks amazing and I bet it sounds and plays great!

I’ve not played a Gibson j-45. Santa Cruz makes three slope shouldered dreds: the VJ, the VS and the RS. The VJ has a 25.375 scale length while the VS has a 24.75 scale length. I always assumed the VS was based on the Vintage Southern while the VJ was based on a standard j-45 and they had those respective scale lengths. Guess I was wrong. I went with the VS because of the shorter scale length. I actually liked the sound of the RS even better. It’s based on the Roy Smeck model. But it was too large for me to hold comfortably. So I went with the VS.
Cheers,