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Okay, I'm going to get lynched for this, but... You could always get one of those smooth-on vinyl things that the classic car guys use, cut to shape. Cake, had and eaten

Steve and I traded, his SR500 for my Stagg EUB, and I've no complaints. He was very helpful on the best way to reach his place. I'd happily deal with him again. Thanks Steve

[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1412712587' post='2571318'] "Little Green Bag" by George Baker - everybody knows it already as the tune from "Reservoir Dogs" and it's a wicked bassline... [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4b1wt3-zpzQ"]http://www.youtube....h?v=4b1wt3-zpzQ[/url] [/quote] Good call But I think that "These Boots Are Made For Walking" pips it. (It would suit our singer really well, too. But that band is pretty much defunct.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbyAZQ45uww

Ah, I wondered where the Foundation body went! I bought a lefty neck to experiment with. I think it will probably look too metal-esque for my tastes, but it will be fun trying

[quote name='bagsieblue' timestamp='1412803307' post='2572333'] Has anybody compared these to the Farida jazz basses? Would be interested to hear thought and opinions. [/quote] Also, these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Revelation-RBJ67-Four-Strings-ELECTRIC-J-BASS-GUITAR-Vintage-WHITE-Jazz-Base-/171176177040?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item27dae52d90 "The best bass guitar at this price-point we've seen", or so they claim. Has anyone had a look? (The headstock is very Hofner, with that cut-back point. I've a nice fretless Hofner neck like that.)

That doubleneck is [i]kinky[/i]... I wonder if you could put Ubass strings on it...

Peavey UK is selling necks on eBay...

Typo for £12.99, or £22.99? Easily done.

Birmingham area. Obviously needs its electrics reworking from scratch. Might be worth a punt, if you have the time and money to spend on it. Other Vox basses of this era seem to be good - certainly my Standard and 3002 are. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vox-White-Shadow-Bass-/281465128831?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item4188a1077f

Cello does go down to C (tuned in fifths, CGDA).

[quote name='Annoying Twit' timestamp='1412359232' post='2568282'] Prosebass fretless short scale for £250. I don't know how much these go for, but it seems cheap for a UK hand made bass with a known maker. Someone was selling one of these on BC for £350, so this *might* be a good deal. [/quote] Thanks for posting this, I appreciate it. Now all I have to do is find £250 of economies... (and learn to play the thing properly!).

Not yet, but if I don't stop looking at this thread...

Fingerprints...

[quote name='flyfisher' timestamp='1412547279' post='2569917'] ... I'd suggest some careful thought about insurance and independent proof of the items and their value that you're putting into storage though. Someone on here lost a lot of gear in a storage unit fire and had insurance problems when it came to a claim. I can't find the thread but it wasn't too long ago. [/quote] http://basschat.co.uk/topic/217914-everything-gone-advice-would-be-nice/ http://basschat.co.uk/topic/240008-struggling-to-pick-up-a-bass-these-days/

Ooops... sorry folks. I should have looked more carefully.

[quote name='andybass87' timestamp='1412593397' post='2570137'] seen one on gumtree this morning for a silly price. don't know if I am allowed to post a link or not?? [/quote] Nobody minds when people post links in the eBay forum here: http://basschat.co.uk/forum/40-ebay-weird-and-wonderful/

That's really nice I'm pleased to see the green Westone body with a nice neck on it, it looks great.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Peavey-Dyna-5-string-Electric-Bass-Guitar-/231353593001?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item35ddbfaca9 Looks nice. kodiakblair, how's the slush fund?

Never heard of them before. What are they like? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALVAREZ-Rare-Bass-Guitar-/271628427319?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item3f3e50e037 £500 is out of my reach, but maybe someone out there is desperate for one?

[quote name='Annoying Twit' timestamp='1412405891' post='2568605'] As this has fret markers, I presume that ithis Westone Thunder 1 is a defret. If that's the case, surely this won't sell for that much. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Westone-Thunder-1-Fretless-Bass-/231351246027?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item35dd9bdccb"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item35dd9bdccb[/url] [/quote] Looks like you're right. Relisted: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Westone-Thunder-1-Fretless-Bass-/231353685280?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item35ddc11520

I'm thinking I should buy one... they are ludicrously cheap. More to the point, I'm thinking I really shouldn't buy any, because I haven't got the money or the space... but I do want one. Or three...

Tasty