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The Money Programme. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNcUnfvFAFI

At that price it might be worth a punt even for parts...

[quote name='Greggo' timestamp='1434390518' post='2799161'] Haha glad to help. It ain't half a bad bass for the equivalent of £60 (the value of the guitar I swapped it with). In some ways I would have preferred a precision style copy but as was the only swap offer I got (using Gumtree) I thought I would give it a go anyway. Having been so used to p/j it's weird having the j/j now but it seems versatile enough to be a good bass to mess around recording with! [/quote] Sounds like a result

no useful advice, but good luck

[quote name='Greggo' timestamp='1434305352' post='2798512'] I'll dig out a ruler and check. It is a bit thinner than the Yamaha BB414 I used to have. Not sure what year this one is from. Some I've seen have an almost carbon copy of a fender headstock whereas the one I've got is bit different as you'll see. Has a gloss neck which I think I'll be taking the sandpaper to! [/quote] Thanks, that's perfect - no need to check - "a bit thinner than a BB414" is exactly what I wanted to know

What happens when you sing with a finger in your ear, folkie-style? (Apart from problems with your bass playing... )

Thanks Kev (and Percy!), I enjoyed that. I better go buy some Brand X records, see if I can enjoy them this time around...

Cracked nut? It's a long shot, admittedly.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1434244338' post='2798005'] Photos of what? The seller in a compromising position with the neighbour's cat? Not a proportionate response, imho. [/quote] I'm not seeing how it's disproportionate? Although I did assume the OP had discussed it with the seller and got nowhere.

[quote name='Kev' timestamp='1434233134' post='2797902'] A tone block is not being able to recognise that wood choice has a significant impact on tone... [/quote] A tone block is the slidy part of a Westone Rail.

[quote name='Ticktock' timestamp='1434124870' post='2797001'] I was lucky enough to see him play the sound track to "The Naked Lunch" in 2000. Very glad I did. [/quote] The Cronenberg film? I hadn't realised that was him. I'm sorry I missed that.

Take photos. Post feedback including the photos. If it doesn't work, send it back. (Though I'm never quite sure what the value of the original box is.)

I learned some cello as a teenager. They make a lovely noise, at least when I'm not playing them

Paul bought an Ashbory from me. A good transaction (despite my car problems and traffic hassles) and I'd have no hesitation in dealing with him again. I hope it's useful in your project, Paul, and that you come to love it in its own right (Also, I owe you a beer or two

Is it 38mm at the nut? I occasionally see these on eBay but I never have any money when I do...

It's analogous to writer's block... explains why my tone is so consistently awful

A bargain or two, plus about a dozen others Welcome!

Durutti Column fans... can't take them anywhere.

I hate LEDs... I suppose I could pull the batteries.