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[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1441527333' post='2859429'] You're not alone. John's knowledge is invaluable and much respected. Thank you John. [/quote] Absolutely.

That's a sad loss

[quote name='chaypup' timestamp='1440864679' post='2854427'] Oo I've never see a fretless super headless before - think I might have a crack at this one! [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Westone-Super-Headless-Bass-Guitar-/121743289216?fromMakeTrack=true"]http://www.ebay.co.u...mMakeTrack=true[/url] [/quote] Did you get it?

Do we know who got it?

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1441447231' post='2858934'] Not my cup of tea but at least it is less likely to fall over. [/quote] Exactly.

I'm quite amused that the first pic is of a stock bass (nice taut parallel strings ).

[quote name='cybertect' timestamp='1441374486' post='2858423'] ... Not that I really need yet another bass… [/quote] "Ach, so, Herr Doktor, can he be cured of his sad illness?" "Why yes, the unfortunate fellow should make a full recovery in due course. Just keep showing him the pretty pictures, and all will be well." "You mean... ?" "Yes indeed, he will have GAS just like any normal bass player."

[quote name='Graham' timestamp='1441464246' post='2859079'] That looks lovely [/quote] Definitely

There's a Tom Waits album which sort of fits this description. I can't remember the name of it - is it [i]Bone Machine[/i]? Nor can I remember if there are any instrumentals on it. Also, it might be worth looking at some dub?

"Prefer cash payment"... I reckon he's got a whippet with quite a lot of wear on it, as well.

Should be good for metal.

Lucky for me, I never look at eBay ads from that side of the pond

I will never buy a bass from someone who can't use a spellchecker; they won't type the delivery address properly either. I don't actually mind the look of the thing that much, but I can't see using it down the Dog+Duck of a Saturday night. Claiming the thing sounds great in a recording, but not linking to the recording, is so much snake oil.

Probably just not that common, rather than sh*te

[quote name='tauzero' timestamp='1441292947' post='2857665'] That seems fairly elementary. [/quote] One would think so, but I'm guessing they will have difficulties to iron out. And it will cost. Earthing, airlocks, fire insurance, waterproofing...

Been having a look at some of the other HB basses on the Thomann site. It looks as if their B-stock items might actually be worse than some of the Dekos... ! Also, the whole thing looks like a huge mix+match parts shop. If you want a J-style bass with a reverse headstock, they're cheap enough (even at full price) that it's possible to buy two, for the price of a starter bass six or seven years ago. Surreal.

I bought Charlie's Vintage fretless neck. All went well and I am a happy bunny. I'd cheerfully deal with him again. Thanks

[quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1441148722' post='2856538'] They are talking about introducing a Table in their stores so you do not lose them, over any period. [/quote] How noble of them. Assuming it's not just some sort of shell game, anyhow.

[quote name='Beer of the Bass' timestamp='1441091253' post='2855897'] This will hopefully make the reason for the plug a bit clearer. The anchor at the end of the rod extends past the end of the channel routed from the rear and is a larger diameter, so it is necessary to drill through from the headstock end. [/quote] Lightbulb! Thank you, I finally twig.

[quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1441117219' post='2856152'] The numbers on the tickets in Argos always start after No. 118 [/quote] That's why you can never find them after you put them down for just a few minutes.