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Still recovering from a "double header"...well almost. Saw John Shuttleworth at The Ropery Hall on Sunday - well observed humour, very funny and then, by way of contrast, Transatlantic Sessions at York Barbican last night. Fantastic evening, quite mesmerising. Featured, among others, London Wainwright III and Julie Fowlis.

Always thought this had a Stonesy intro at least.

John Shuttleworth in Barton upon Humber on Sunday and then Transatlantic Sessions in York next Wednesday.

Thanks for that. I see an (maybe electro) acoustic in my future, so will definitely check them out. Got some weeding out to do first! Rod

I keep loitering around their website: not visited the shop...yet!

What an awesome pairing - the Wattplower looks fantastic!

Picked up a nice gig bag from Pete's place last night. Only a brief chat as Pete was off to a gig, but he kindly fitted me in before leaving. Lovely bloke, very easy to deal with and just down the road! Highly recommended!

I may have damned Chris Gifford with faint (nearly non existent) praise. Those kitchen sink stories are both affecting and evocative of an era.

Squeeze at Victoria Theatre Halifax last night. Not seen them before, but really impressed with the musicianship, vocal harmonies (there are 8 of them in the stage band, they all contribute), Glen Tillbrook's pipes and, of course, the tunes. Brilliant!

David at Retrovibe has this up for sale...https://retrovibe.co.uk/product/retrovibe-route51-slab-precision-bass-32-medium-scale-amber-one-off-s-n-r5102/

Just bought a P body and J neck from Simon. Great comms, very speedy postage, bomb proof packaging and everything as described. Great guy to deal with. Thanks Simon! 👍

Another ace transaction and another book from the estimable Mick. Always a pleasure, thanks Mick!

I found the thicker picks, while you'd think they'd be great for bass, transferred quite a lot of vibration into my hand, specifically the thumb joint. Got quite uncomfortable Thinner Dunlops as Lozz suggests, I found ideal.

Apologies Rob, I had clean forgotten about the NW Bash! Rod

That would be great! I'm not aware of there having by been Yorkshire "do", at least in recent years. Colour me interested👍!

Song: Teenage Dirtbag Band: The Locomotives Venue: Stillingfleet Village Institute (near York), Beer Festival Bass: Fernandes FPM-80 > Fender Rumble 500 combo and PA.

Just done a flying visit to Newcastle to buy Benedict's Squier Paranormal Rascal. Nice guy to deal with, bass exactly as described (it's fab), gig bag chucked in...thanks Benedict!

Indeed. Arguably pre/proto Goth.

My oldest instrument is a rather battered Kimbara acoustic, which either needs gifting to a charity shop, or using as a test bed for learning how to set up properly. Oldest bass is my RW Precision in 2TSB which I've had for 6 years. Lovely bass, but think that's going to have to go in recognition of what appears to be arthritis in my fretting hand. Short or medium scale here we go...!

Parking any comment about the odd arrangement the band have remuneration/expenses wise, I would share your discomfort. There is money available, none of which will be going to the dep who is doing everyone a favour.