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Need help in sourcing a part for the bridge of my bass. Of course it would help if I knew what it was called! It’s the threaded support for the saddle, one of a pair for each saddle. Allen key adjustment , black metal and as the bass is an Indonesian made Dearmond am guessing it will be metric sizing? Will post a pic when I get the bass back from a mate if that helps. Any ideas what they’re called so I can start Googling, or anyone have one they want to sell please? Thanks in advance for your help fellas, cheers. Pete.

PMSL. Thanks for posting. 😂

In order to stop the endless stream of messages asking ‘Is your amp/guitar still for sale mate?’, I now put on my listing ‘If you’re reading this then it’s still up for sale’. Doesn’t stop some still doing it though. Must admit though, so many people fail to update or delete adverts. Really bugs me when you enquire about an item only to be told it went a week ago.😠

Offer now extended to end midnight tonight, Friday 31st August.

Had a good start to the autumn leg of our tour tonight in Glasgow. The Kings Theatre is a great venue, and the crowd were their usual self, loud and lively! We always have a good turnout too, one of our favourite gigs. The gig itself could have been a bit dodgy - we have a new lighting engineer and it was his first gig with us. Also one of the cello pickups played up and had a problem with the drums just before starting, but miraculously all went well. Lighting guy was amazing, got most of the cues and didn’t leave me in total darkness! Was good to be back doing it after a month off. Stoke tomorrow, then Halifax on Saturday and Bristol on Sunday, so will be knackered Monday no doubt.

This is how I still roll. The occasional bad description/nutter maybe, but all you risk is your time and a bit of fuel. I am getting more reluctant to give out my full address much before the arranged time of collection when selling something too. Most buyers are friendly and just want to chat about themselves/ their band/ their instruments etc but have had the occasional dodgy type who I’ve wondered is casing the joint. Actually prefer meeting up somewhere or local delivery for this reason. Getting a bit paranoid in my old age perhaps😕

My old function band used to have deps to cover illness etc. However, one time there was a massive mess up with the diary, which meant we were double booked for a prime Saturday in July.This resulted in us splitting the 8 piece band into two bands, each with 4 original members and 4 deps. We got away with it too!

I’ll beat Bluewine to this and go with Paul McCartney. Legendary player/songwriter, and manages to come up with amazing bass lines whilst singing brilliantly. His vocal range has changed as he’s got older, but for me still is up there for all time greatness. Bassist who do lead vocals I also admire? Alan Gorrie ( Average White Band ), Justin Currie (Del Amitri), Jack Bruce.

Strengths - Am blessed with a good ear / can busk really well. Worryingly encyclopaedic knowledge of tunes means I can dep with a lot of bands. Reliable, sober and a team player. Can do good BV’s on the fly and fit in with whatever others are singing. Always listen to all the band and keep all my kit in good order. Weaknesses - Can’t slap, play basses with more than 4 strings, solo. Won’t entertain IEM’s even though I know they probably make sense. Can’t remember keys of songs so need a set list with them on. Despite being good on BV’s, have a very bland voice for lead vocals which I sometimes overlook and instantly regret.

+1. There is a 200 watt job currently for sale on here for £200 which would see you fine for most gigs ( and also lightweight and sound brill.)

Just had notification that there is 20% off all D'Addario strings at Strings Direct, until midnight on 30th August.* Code for the checkout is DADD20. Cheers, Pete. * Offer extended to midnight Friday 31st August

Mmm, don't get it myself. Sounds like it's trying to be too like the original, but with some well dodgy chords thrown in for some reason.

Find a great drummer who can play as well quietly as he can full on.

There’s a Fender 200 Rumble combo for sale on here at the moment, priced at a very reasonable £200. Really loud for their rating, lightweight and sound great. No tuner, but there’s always the option of a cheap clip on.......runs for cover....😁

Saw TRB in the late 70’s at Bridlington Spa, really good band. The guitarist (Danny Kurstow?) was particularly impressive, at a time when punk / new wave players often weren’t. I’ve still got their first album somewhere.

This just blows me away every time I hear it. Just something about the delivery that makes me stop and listen. First heard it on the radio at 2am coming back from a gig down south, just me in the car - nearly crashed as was concentrating listening so much!! Not for everyone I'm sure though, but for me just wonderful.

Yup, I remember that. When I saw Rod in 1976/7 he had 3 guitarists - Gary Grainger, Billy Peek and Jim Cregan. ( Saw Jim in June this year playing a gig with his band Cregan and Co, who were really good.) Rod's bassist at the time was Phil Chen, ex-Jeff Beck etc, another great player.

Absolutely - he was also part of Rod Stewart's band in the mid / late 70's, and had a superb flamed 59 Les Paul which went for a small fortune when it was sold recently.

Love a bit of Jimmy. 'Many rivers to cross' always gets me, fantastic.

Call that a line up? THIS was a line up for me! 1973, £4.40 for the weekend. I remember when it was all fields round 'ere etc....

I'm in 3 bands, of which my main gigging band always gets priority. They don't allow deps at all, and I knew this when I joined them 7 years ago. Fortunately my other two outfits are okay with this, and when there is the occasional clash of dates then I always arrange a dep to cover for me. Am lucky to have a couple of great guys who will dep in either band, so everyone happy.