First 12-String Bass Baby Shower
In 2007 Ron Johnson from Rockford, Illinois sent his 12-string bass to Tennessee to get refinished in plaid. Since it took a full nine months for the refinishing work to be done, Ron's co-workers of the PR / Marketing staff at the Rockford Health System / Rockford Memorial Hospital threw him a baby shower in honor of the new addition, complete with cake, ice cream and plaid bow ties.
Unbeknownst to the party-goers at the time, this event attracted the attention of a ‘visitor’ looking in the window.
Ron (holding the cake) is surrounded by well wishers Michael, Brian, Chuck, Dixie, Evonne, Wester, Cindy, Laura and Kim; photo by Tom. Insider sources told us that after the sugar buzz from the ice cream and cake kicked in, a frantic game of office basketball ensued with the Shirts narrowly defeating the Skins 21-18.
The world’s first cake celebrating the delivery of a long-awaited 12-string bass.
Ron had won this Waterstone Ozone 12-string bass in our “The 12 Strings of Christmas Contest” which ended on December 15, 2006. Ron had this natural finish Ozone redone in a plaid fabric by a custom shop in Tennessee.
The bass was put into on-stage service shortly after arrival.
Birthday Cakes
Scott Pollock's birthday cake featured a replica of his cherry red Hamer B12S 12-string bass.
Ron Johnson celebrated a birthday with this nearly scale-sized Waterstone 12-string bass cake made by the staff at Spurgeon's Bay Bar & Grill in Dixon, Illinois. The knobs, bridge and pickups are made of chocolate.
Tony Senatore celebrated his birthday with a Rothstein Andromeda 12-string bass cake. Tony told us that the cake was delicious, nutritious and full of positive energy!