TheGreek

Hey Ad... Deja vu??? There has always been a shortage of good, committed musicians locally, finding a good drummer has always been a problem and I know you've been banging your head against the wall for years. For all the years I've known you (remember selling me that Ohm combo back in the 80s?) you have always been more committed than those around you. Yes, I know that you have gone through many periods when you were disillusioned , unsurprisingly when it's so hard to get like minded others here but you know that. Rather than playing with a target at the end of it, just play for your own enjoyment. Stick with it fella. You'll be back.

Nothing you didn't know. https://www.musicradar.com/news/7-stages-of-gear-acquisition-syndrome

Seconded!!! TBF I think I'm finally getting the hang of not buying everything I want just because. Famous last words.

I spent lots of bucks on high end gear in the past. I find that my Yamaha basses all punch way above their price point. I believe we get a lot of bass for our meagre outlay. I haven't had much need to, but when I have Customer Service was excellent. I had a query about truss rod nuts and was sent two.

Pigbag - Papa's got...I bought the album in the 80s on the back of this. Joy Division - Love will tear us apart. Couldn't get on with any of the other stuff and I really don't rate PH as a bassist either. Not that controversial

A collaboration between Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles??

It would be good for firewood but because of the heatwave we're advised not to have them

If smoking doesn't kill you then the shock when you see the price of this will... I've had three over the years - I've never paid anything like this!! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/144679520551?mkevt=1&mkpid=0&emsid=e11021.m43.l3160&mkcid=7&ch=osgood&euid=03c61d489dd44dd794ec2fb69b4bd00e&bu=43851974399&ut=RU&exe=0&ext=0&osub=-1~1&crd=20220813055635&segname=11021

Nice unit. Expect a few "can you build me one" messages. JOOI how much?

https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2022/07/25/bass-of-the-week-kio-extraordinary-string-instruments-design-waldeinsamkeit/

I was watching this as my own 615 also has an issue with the neck. As @binky_bass says, worth £77 in parts all day long. Good buy, sir.

Probably worth the asking price in parts. I'm confident that Andy Travis will be watching but who else? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/165560670990

Thanks Colin. What will the seminars going to be? Guests? Don't forget the raffle...

Gareth posted in the "Wanted" thread for a gold machine head. I had a set of 4 in my parts box. A couple of PMs later and they were on their way to him. Hope you can use them.

Sold Steve a little amp (GK Backline 110) after he posted a wanted ad. Smooth transaction with great communications - one slight hiccup - I nearly drove off with the amp in the back of the car after dropping him at my local railway station. Sorry Steve!! Trade in confidence.

I have a fretless - PM me with more detail about which measurements you want.

Love it when somebody builds something with the "wrong" materials......Oak fretboard hey? 👍 Following this....