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Yvonne Elliman and some forgotten classics:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/283442606970?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=UY3jcO_-Q_u&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=3arTyUkpQE-&var=584474627772&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

On Gumtree: https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/aria-pro-ii-rsb-deluxe-ii-bass-pearl-white-1984-japan-matsumoko-gold-hardware/1469278568

On Gumtree: https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/aria-pro-ii-rsb-deluxe-ii-bass-pearl-white-1984-japan-matsumoko-gold-hardware/1469278568

Wade in the water - Eva Cassidy

Not sure where you are @robbo400, if you're in the South East you just missed the local Bass Bash where you could have tried a number of basses which could have suited your needs. Check the "events" thread to see if there is happening near to you or there may be a BCer nearby who can let you try some of their wares.

How much do you want to spend? You can pick up one of the Squier minis for under a hundred quid if you shop around. If you want to spend a bit more, try one of the short scale Musicman basses. I have both - neither disappoint.

Has anybody mentioned Phil Collins "If leaving me is easy.."

monkey man - Toots and the Maytels

Chimp chimpenny chimp chimpenny chim chim cheroo - Richard Van Dyke

Wintertime love - The Doors

Take me to the river - lots of people but I love the Talking Heads version.

After seeing Laurence Cottell today I wish that I'd been more committed to learning bass properly - you know, learning to read and having a proper practice regime that last more than an hour. Yep, I could have been a contender...

Our illustrious guests

A selection of the other basses in attendance. One or two Wals...

The TE 1200 was amazing - a definite improvement over the Elf - but I think I still prefer the vintage made in the UK models.

Some of the items for sale, many bu @Chimike. If you see anything that you like drop him a pm

Here are the photos I took on the day.

Great day out - as usual. Lawrence Cottle was amazing - not sure if I felt inspired or demoralised. He practices for 3 hours a day, everyday. Did anybody video his seminar?

Lots of amazing gear...if you suffer with GAS stay away...

Baguette back - The Beatles

Many years ago I bought a black Hohner Black cricket bat bass - mainly because Robbie Shakespeare and Tony Gadd were using the Steinberger version at the time. Got it home I thought it sounded the nuts and used it exclusively, instead of my Westone Thunder 1a for about 18 months (I only had 2 basses back then). Plugged the Westone in one day and soon realised how much more bass it was than the Hohner. The Hohner found a new home not long after.