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The things we did/do for whatever took/takes our fancy! £900 was a fair amount quarter of a century ago. I'd like to have seen it wearing its original (?) tort guard. My student days were spent surviving on Homepride cook-in sauce as I recall.

I agree about the neck. I'll take a screenshot of your comments in order that, as you say, should it ever be sold-on, any new owner will be aware of what they are buying. It was certainly interesting to read about the bass and pick up some of its 'history'. The dealer you mentioned had another two 70's up for sale at the time I bought this one. Were either of those yours - one was a '78 natural and the other, a '73 Sunburst if I recall?

It is indeed. I like it as a bass, so the defects don't really bother me. It currently plays really well, so I'm happy enough. 😁

My '74

My white basses: Overwater V Jazz Stingray 30th USA Fender Precision V

Thanks going out to all contributors here. Problem now solved after purchasing a Fat Finger from fellow 'chatter', @bassbiscuits (thanks for your help in this one). No more dead spot on the 'C' at fifth fret, and as a bonus, the dead spot doesn't appear to have moved elsewhere. Back to being a happy bunny again. 😁👍

Distant Drums - Jim Reeves

Just bought a Fat Finger from Chris. Excellent communication throughout and the Fat Finger is in first-class condition. Item arrived well-packaged and postage free, within one day. Highly recommend any dealings with this man - a credit to BC. 👍

Using the drill set to 'hammer action' usually results in a secure finish.

@nilorius You forgot to mention that when the cat destroyed the headphones, she was 19 years and 364 days, 23 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds old.

Strangely enough - The Jethro Tull Christmas album. Greatly recommend (if you like that kind of thing obvs.)

'Are you lookin' at me.' -Colin Hay

'A stupidly loud blues rock band' - love it! Rock 'n' roll will never die (even if you ears might). I said ... ... 😁

Good luck with the next stages. Impressive so far. 👍

Maybe it comes with its own crane? 🤔 Does look nice though.

A fine lift to my Friday afternoon. I hope it brings you years of pleasure.

Thank you kindly. I have now taken the neck off and refitted it, ensuring the bolts are nice and tight. I also raised the saddle height by two full turns of the saddle screws to be certain that the string 'upwards' of the fifth fret was not being obstructed by a high fret - plus checked clearance across the string whilst being fretted and plucked. Unfortunately, the dead spot is still there, so will now try a set of Boomers as above (current strings are indeed, Swing Bass), and if that doesn't work, I have managed to find a friend with the famous 'Fatfinger'. Thanks to all who contributed thus far. I'll keep you posted as my efforts continue.

Off to find acsuitable toolset as I type Reggae. 😁

Will do that right now. Thanks.

Doesn't seem to be a raised fret I'm afraid. Will try the Fatfinger route, although a lump of steel bolted to a headstock, can't help neck-balance? Maybe give Marcus M a shout to see if he gives lessons in 'playing around [dead spots]'. I've certainly played in my fair share them over the years. 😁