TheGreek

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15X4GtRWRG/ FINAL PRICE DROP - I am not willing to go any lower on the price so please DO NOT ASK. The price will only increase over time so it’s not worth selling it for less. I MIGHT be willing to part ex on a much cheaper instrument plus a lot of cash my way. I’d consider a Gibson Les Paul but pretty much nothing else. No amps please. A rare chance to own a piece of rock history. This bass was previously owned by Dominic of the band MOGWAI. My aluminium necked Travis Bean TB2000 bass is up for sale. Fairly good condition, a few scratches here and there but plays like a dream and sounds INCREDIBLE. Stays in tune perfectly. The aluminium neck goes right through the body (see pics of reverse) and the pickups rest on the neck, giving it a resonant, piano-like chime, with ample sustain. The fretboard was replaced by Electrical Guitar Company (who own Travis Bean) I have done a couple of small and very easily reversible mods to the instrument. I have bypassed the tone circuit internally for a brighter sound. I also swapped the neck and bridge pickups around because the neck one was brighter. I am happy to reverse the mods if needed but it sounds better like this, trust me. I should say all original components are still intact inside the bass. The wires have merely been desoldered. I am happy to deliver the bass anywhere in the U.K. within reason if paying the full price.

In late 2011, Prince Rogers Nelson walked into Capitol Guitars, a modest music store in St. Paul, Minnesota. Dressed in dark shades and an overcoat, he browsed quietly, barely speaking. The staff recognized him instantly but chose to respect his silence. He pointed at a few guitars, asked about the tonal difference between maple and mahogany, and then paused when the owner mentioned a recent conversation with a local teacher. The teacher had said that students at Anwatin Middle School in Minneapolis were losing access to their music program due to severe budget cuts. Prince nodded slightly and left without purchasing anything. Three days later, a delivery truck arrived at Capitol Guitars. Prince had returned but not to shop. Instead, he gave the owner a handwritten list and a simple instruction: “Everything on this list, pack it and deliver it to Anwatin.” The list included guitars, drum sets, violins, keyboards, amps, microphones, and recording equipment. When the owner asked if the instruments should be marked with a donor name or message, Prince replied, “No names. No credit. Just send love.” The delivery created confusion at the school. Teachers and administrators at Anwatin Middle School had no advance notice, and the delivery slip listed only a phone number that led to a private voicemail. Music teacher Kenneth Simms opened the shipment, stunned by the quality and quantity of the instruments. He assumed it was a mistake. It took several days of asking around and comparing handwriting on the note that came with the shipment before a staff member connected it to Prince, who had visited the store days earlier. When a friend later asked him about it, Prince said, “That’s between me and the kids. Not for headlines.” He declined to make any public statement or appear at the school. According to Minneapolis-based journalist Jon Bream from "Star Tribune", even the school district wasn’t formally notified. They only learned about the donor’s identity after teachers pieced the story together. Those close to Prince knew his silent generosity wasn’t a one-time impulse. During his early years growing up on the north side of Minneapolis, he often spoke about the importance of music education. His mother, Mattie Shaw, was a jazz singer and heavily involved in the local music scene. Prince once said in a 1999 interview with "Ebony", “If I hadn’t had access to a piano when I was seven, I don’t know who I would’ve become. Music wasn’t a hobby, it was a lifeline.” Former bandmate Sheila E. recalled in her 2014 memoir "The Beat of My Own Drum" how Prince frequently funded youth centers and music camps without telling anyone. “He believed in giving kids a chance to create,” she wrote. “He didn’t want applause. He wanted them to play.” At Anwatin, the new instruments transformed the energy of the school. Simms recalled how students began coming to class early just to practice. A hallway that once echoed with silence after the final bell now hummed with guitar riffs, drumbeats, and laughter. “We didn’t just get instruments,” Simms told "MinnPost" in 2012, “we got hope.” Store owner Alan Geller, who kept the receipt from Prince’s bulk order tucked in his office drawer, shared later that the musician didn’t even ask for a discount. “He said, ‘Charge full price. They deserve the best.’” For Prince, who had often used his wealth to quietly support causes tied to youth empowerment, the act wasn’t about visibility. His friend Van Jones later commented during an interview with "CNN", “He believed that if you help a kid find their rhythm, they might avoid chaos. He never needed a stage for that.” The donation never became a national headline. There were no photo ops or ceremonies. But in a city where music had once saved a young boy from the streets, it was returned, quietly, to the next generation. Prince gave them music when theirs had been taken away and never asked for anything in return.

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So Nick was a friend to many BC members and his passing has left a hole with many of us. Obviously this also impacted on Nick's close family, in particular his sister, Ally, who is selling his gear but, as you would expect from a non bass player she is feeling overwhelmed....no knowledge of the value of any of Nick's gear or what it is. Ally has posted a general message inviting offers on Facebook. This post is meant to highlight the sale of Nick's gear, where it can be found (links to follow) and ask for help with valuing the gear. If you are interested in any of Nick's gear or able to help his sister, Ally, value his collection your contributions will be appreciated. Please PM me for now, I'm waiting for Ally to contact me. Please spread the word within the bass community.

Sorry @SpondonBassed...no other way to paste the ad... https://www.facebook.com/share/14tg2UQcL6/

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17-18mm

I have an ABM 5 String headless system which I'm unlikely to use - looking for a new home.

A message on Facebook from Nick's sister, Ally: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18qydtbPRH/ There are a couple of us who have agreed to step up and help with valuation, etc. Anybody else who can help with areas of expertise would be appreciated.

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/feb/25/kate-bush-damon-albarn-1000-artists-silent-ai-protest-album-copyright?fbclid=IwY2xjawIqkbZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHakDEt9tIDNPZx-rirNBhgmmS4-v799s9kfITyrn5kKm1WOuCv5q1gVrIg_aem_RYVk_27_W8af5uyJKay5lQ

Reports that Roberta Flack has passed away aged 88. Another loss of a soul giant. Here

"Methinks he protests too much..."

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Two man powerhouse....