TheGreek

In the past I've not been averse to supporting builders/ traders on this forum. I've got 3 basses built or worked on basses from @Andyjr1515, bought two lightty up things from @bertbass amongst others. This time I've been lucky enough to acquire a beautiful (aesthetically and performing) blue 5er from our own @Lukasz Chyla which he had advertised on ebay. Being familiar with his work from here I was able to contact Lukasz and we negotiated a deal that we were both happy with. I maintain that I am the happier of the two and I think you will see why from the photos (or in person at the forthcoming SE Bash). Fit and finish is as good as anything you'll get from a high production manufacturer and it feels top quality in your hands. No hint of neck dive, super smooth neck, excellent set up and action. Some under-rate the Wilkinson pickups - I have no problem with them - I think that they represent great vfm and I challenge anybody else to pick them out as budget pickups in the mix. As I said, this will be attending the SE Bash along with the @Jabba_the_gut short scale - both will be available to try so attendees can get an idea of the quality of products being built in this community.

I also traded a bass with Lukasz - a mass produced Fender for one of his beautiful creations. Firstly, Lukasz makes packing a bass look like an art form - lots of beautifully folded bubble wrap, boxed then packed with lots of padding. The transaction was super smooth - lots of detailed correspondence beforehand to iron out and potential hazards, including holding off till Monday before posting so that neither bass was in the warehouse any longer than need be. Anybody who hasn't tried or owned one of Lukasz's bass really needs to give them a try - absolutely top class instruments - he currently has a few on eBay so be quick and jump in. (I would have had the red 5er but I'm not a fan of red basses). More than happy to trade again - TOP BCer!!

What is love? - Howard Jones Page 1962 - my YOB.

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Ram goat liver - Pluto Shervington

Yep, very much like this...a good look. If I ever buy an "unlined" fretless I'd like something like this.

Good Grolly Miss Molly - Li'l Richard

I am able to say that I do not (currently) want one.

sn'Easy - Lionel Richie

I'm a saliva - Reba McEntire

I can't remember what I saw it on but I really liked the look of a bass with just lines (fret position) that "flowed over" onto the fretboard about 10mm.

Go(atee)ing to a Go-go - The Rolling Stones

https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/vesta-the-argus-electric-bass-guitar-black-pointy-active-gold-hardware/1462640200

...and the more desirable PJ pups too. Prices vary so much on Westones - hard to know what their true market value is.

Flathead - The Fratellis

You should post it in the "basses for sale " thread. The Mods may take exception to your post here and remove it.

Rain tree crow - Rain Tree Crow

Link for the Raffle thread:

War Pigs - (I prefer) Faith No More

Unfortunately the request for raffle prizes got buried in the thread for the actual event. We can't have a raffle without prizes so any bits of gear which you have lying around unused, but could be rehomed through the Raffle, would be welcomed. If you are able to donate please copy and paste the list below adding your details and the item. Thank you. As far as I can see we currently have the following raffle prizes: TheGreek - Zoom B1 effects pedal bnt -T.C Electrionic Nether Octaver Hamster - An Ashdown 2x10 combo with Ashdown 15" extension speaker donated by BigJHW. I have approached some UK suppliers for more prizes and we're waiting for a reply. Please note that, in the past, tickets were a £1 each - most people buying ten - and raffle winners NOT taking a second prize till everybody else had won one. This inevitably led to many, many "winning" tickets being called but not being redeemed so this year we are hoping to avoid this situation with tickets at £5 each (historically everybody has won a prize worth more than the £5). Remember that all proceeds go to an outside charity local to the event. Look forward to seeing you all

It's been a way of moving gear we don't use to somebody who might. I have a spare Zoom B1 which I'll be donating - I'll have a rummage later to see what else I can move on.

Those who are regular attendees of these events will be aware of this scenario: Suggestions? Raffle - rather than sell 1 ticket for £1 and everybody buying at least 5 then the inevitable calling of repeat winners - shall we just sell tickets for a £5er which will make the raffle a smoother operation?

Move any mountain - The Shamen