TheGreek

No doubting the quality of their work. I'm sure the 6 month turnaround time would be off-putting for some though.

I received a quote. A bit more than I was expecting TBH. "..300€ for a 4-string and 350€ for a 5-string ETS Headless system in gold. Spacing doesn’t matter." That's £256 for the 4 string and £299 for the 5er.

Meisner died of complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease/background-information/complications/ Sad loss to the Music Industry, friends and family. RIP

The first cut is the deepest - Rod - but EBTG do a better version.

Do they know its Xmas pie at all - Band Aid (eventually!!! - took me ages to remember)

Speak to me = Depeche Mode

I'm a minimalist in general. I prefer design to be concise and compact. I'm not overly impressed with the bridge which hints at 60s design rather than being contemporary.

Q: are buyers of the JMJ replacing the bridge?

So many positive and clearly heart felt messages here. RIP

Oi Oi Saveloy - SaltPeter

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Regularly see this listed in the wanted thread so... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/145208806929?hash=item21cf1e8e11:g:Y7MAAOSwUQBkt6Ac&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4ChvAXGtF8bFMG%2BqjqeZAmzpNiLfzYml4nO%2BtS%2Fzriaag4akQwp0sbKlJeO9MD%2BdUpc%2Fcmnr7lIgyEomaDe2iUnMs3wdeh2klwja%2B2pzWlUdjns8HEHxugCUNkU4oNgq%2FyHpircxczOytQR3bZuEhyX6cRrh8hcb2zKI85cLUSoVSM0EeVR6cfbB%2FxIFWkR4DEr7trn0vJgdDzclXnYa2O9WM2gDU8KqBnCY57LY3GsLlp%2F5ZDdgrt0gaJEWk6DaUfhFFlTGrE7uTJo3WK9IeGrcJIm3dcnB64aNRpV7XxWO|tkp%3ABk9SR8aroLeyYg

Sisters are doing it for themselves - Eurythmics and Aretha

Humble Private TheGreek agrees.

This...

Completely understand not wanting to do covers - there are some songs which drive me mental and I can't bring myself to play. Speaking to other musicians, most play covers out of frustration but would love to do originals. Finding the right people to do what that can be really maddening though.

Always, yet never, surprised by Alan's creations - always top notch whatever model you choose.

Secondhand Squier Standards can be found in your budget - you get a PJ configuration in a "classic" style. Can't go wrong. Various Yamahas, Sires, G&Ls and even Bass Collection Nanyos will be available within your price range if you shop around.

I'm surprised with the amount of "looks don't matter" comments TBH. There are lots of basses that I wouldn't be seen dead with, irrespective of how well they play or sound. Test after test has shown that most people can't tell what bass makes what noise - a test at one of the SE Bashes showed that many of us couldn't even identify our own basses. Joe Public certainly can't tell.

The wind cries Mary - James Marshall Hendrix

I don't like Mondays - Boomtown Rats

Collected the bass earlier. Mal's hands were swollen as a result of arthritis so he's calling it a day. I'm now in a position where I need to either find someone else or have a go myself.