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It is wrong to suggest that looks aren't a factor. An instrument could be the finest, well crafted, hand finished, Smithsonian worthy example of its kind - if that instrument is a Jazz bass, it can get in the bin.

Well, I know you want a PJ, but the BB1200 I bought recently is stellar - the PJ equivalent would be the BB2000 but that might be out of budget. I much prefer the older BBs to the newer ones - they've done something odd to the proportions and feel of the newest ones (23x, 43x, 73x, P3x) that I can't exactly put my finger on but I just don't get it. For reference I had a BB434 but it just didn't feel right to me.

Hope so, going to put it to the test tonight - The Inevitable Teaspoons are playing at Krakatoa in Aberdeen.

Right, that's it done. Back panel lacquered a few days ago and pinned on this afternoon. Yay, I'm a pedalboard guy now!

Utter overkill IMHO. 8x10s are only for bands with roadies. Where are you using it - an aircraft hangar? Even if you're recording the cab sound with a microphone, you only need a single speaker cab to do that.

We have a winner, @Manton Customs! My guess is that the tuner is there by accident - should never have made it out to retail channels.

In general, I've found that bass is only interesting to bassists.

Could be a "licensed" tuner vs. the USA made one. Also, tuner companies do custom jobs for folk - look at these Gibson stamped Schaller M4S for instance... genuine Schaller M4S, just happen to have Gibson logo on them.

If the L-1000 and L-2000 aren't exactly the same body I'd be very surprised. The LB-100 is G&L's P bass - it's actually slightly smaller than a regular P bass, but as you've found, larger than/different to an L-series. The SB-1/2 is smaller/different - has a much more cinched waist. I think the Kiloton shares this body shape. Then there's the ASAT (no top horn like a Telecaster). And of course their J bass-a-like. I think that's it. Off for a lie down now after ogling G&Ls when I'm aff it this year

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pseudorandomness Back in my 8 bit days, there was a BASIC command to change the seed upon which the pseudorandom number generation was based, it was a common trick to use elapsed time to change the seed (RANDOMISE TIME)

It is possible that someone had a near miss (or actual disaster) with an already owned bass and decided that they should invest in straplocks to protect their basses going forward? I don't use straplocks (apart from one bass which arrived with them), but I could imagine a scenario that would convince me of their merit and necessity at a later date.

That's a tough one. The ultra hardcore adherent might argue that yes, straplocks are gear, and represent an upgrade to a bass which doesn't currently have them. Some might say that they're sundry items. Some might argue that standard strap buttons are defective by design! You make up your own mind about them. My advice would be that if you don't think they count and you think you're still in then just don't tell us about them. It's just a bit of fun after all. Alternatively, buy a couple of bottles of Grolsch and enjoy the free beer then find a creative use for the rubber washers you bought

No, they're gear. And bass tuners are bass gear. Like for like (as near as possible) replacement of a broken (proper broken, not "I don't like you") tuner is the only exception.

I appreciate your honesty. This scenario may also have fallen foul of the "sneaky upgrade" part of replacement - replacement of failed parts should be on a like for like (as near as possible) basis. So for instance if a bass has got some generic, unbranded tuners on it just now, and one of them broke (and I mean "broke" as in cannot hold tune ie. perform the function that a tuner does) one can't go slapping a set of Hipshots on it and expect to stay in...

The "Darling, no this isn't a new one, I've always had this bass" factor?

You don't need to determine exactly what they do because I already have - they're a coil split - both coils in series or single coil (the active coil in both cases is the one nearest the bridge.

I wouldn't order anything time sensitive from Thomann (or anywhere non-UK come to think of it) - too many variables, too many opportunities for delay/points of failure - none of which are Thomann's fault.

D'addario XL nickel rounds. Good strings, good all rounders, available even in the tiniest of music shops trying to please everyone.

It's been modded anyway, and I'd go so far as to say it has next to zero market value as it stands, so refin away without guilt or worry.

Welcome - what are you apologising for? The answer is - nothing...

Ignore - clicked Reply instead of Edit, d'oh!

I didn't realise you were participating - shall I add you into this year's abstinence thread formally?

Musician biographies I have enjoyed: Johnny Cash's autobiography Hendrix - Setting The Record Straight I have a book at home that goes into some detail about the Beatles and their recordings, but I can't find it online right now, will check back later.

There is a link in the top post to the rules - I forgot to include it initially, my bad. Copied from there (and edited for year): Tier 1 Challenge During the calendar year of 2024 (01/01/24 - 31/12/24): - No bass gear purchases/trades whatsoever, be that amps, pedals, basses, accessories. Tier 2 challenge (should you play other instruments, engage in music production etc) - As above, but extended to your other musical gear Allowances in both tiers: - Strings (sticks, skins, reeds etc) - Maintenance/setups that only involve work on existing aspects of your bass (ie no purchasing a preamp to add to it) - If something breaks through no unusual intervention of your own, and is unable to be repaired, you may replace it. - Educational purchases, ie tutorial books, lessons, anything that furthers your playing is permitted. - If you have purchased something in 2023, you are able to take delivery of it within 2024. - If you have put down a deposit on something before committing to this, which then requires a final payment within 2024, that single payment permitted. Although not mentioned here, precedent has been set in previous years that unsolicited gifts are allowed. But it doesn't work if you get given money as a gift then you choose to spend that on gear. Also precedent has been set that decrees that the replacement of broken items must be like for like as near as practically possible - no abusing this with sneaky upgrades. Hope that helps!

I concur with @tauzero, not bass specific gear, so I reckon you're still in the main challenge, you can't go for extra credit now though.