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[quote name='RockfordStone' timestamp='1482537972' post='3201403'] i have no desire to buy bass stuff now... or any music stuff anymore..... does that make me a bad person? [/quote] Yes.

[quote name='Telebass' timestamp='1482483485' post='3200876'] For me, then, if I don't convert, I need a 5er with a nut width not exceeding 1.75". Any such thing? [/quote] Try this? http://basschat.co.uk/topic/294818-yamaha-bb5000a-christmas-gift-l-600/page__fromsearch__1 Disclaimer: I don't know the seller, I just did a quick search and found this. Ask him about the nut width. Good luck!

I used to have an early 90s Yamaha BB5000A. Being as yammy necks were quite wide, the early fivers were in fact 4-string necks strung a little narrower. I gigged the bass for a year or so, but ultimately the narrower spacing got on my nerves.

Yep, loads of fun. Thanks for posting.

[quote name='threedaymonk' timestamp='1481704232' post='3194352'] Is that a cut-down toilet seat lid? [/quote] If so, why ruin a perfectly good toilet seat to make THAT?

[quote name='TrevorR' timestamp='1481180497' post='3190237'] Taking our little 'un to his first panto this year.. can't wait! [/quote] Our 'big' girl turned 5 this year. I'm gagging to take her to a panto. Next time we're in the UK for Christmas, I'm definitely taking her.

If you do fingerstyle with your right hanf (assuming you're righthanded) near the neck i.e. away from the bridge and then dig in, you'll get a similar effect. Stanley Clarke does it a lot. If you like at around 3:05 on this video you can see it quite clearly. It can also be effective without his phenomenal chops 😉 http://youtu.be/OOVasAri0kU

[quote name='Twigman' timestamp='1481488545' post='3192678'] what happened to advent calendars with just pictures and zero calories? [/quote] Yep, I remember them and I remember looking forward to opening the doors every bit as much as my littl'uns do with their chocolate-filled ones today.

...or this http://youtu.be/QQCSg8p8bbM

I like this guys openness to try out something new. http://youtu.be/ZbCMUCnL-IY

[quote name='scalpy' timestamp='1481118495' post='3189839'] (As an aside though my attitude to Panto is a pound earned doing that gig is the same as a pound earned playing jazz or a session or whatever and deserves as much attention. Buys my Christmas presents for another year.) [/quote] I work abroad where they don't have the Panto tradition and I'd love to do one. Panto rocks!

[quote name='Rich' timestamp='1481066837' post='3189519'] He gives good bassface [/quote] Frankly he scares the bajeezus out of me.

Maybe try posting in the Items Wanted section here. Maybe someone's got one they didn't choose to use?

[quote name='Grassie' timestamp='1480936773' post='3188127'] Anyone know if replacement pickguards are available for the Sire MM V7 jazz bass? Fancy replacing my tort with a black one. Fanx [/quote] Not sure, but I do know that when I needed a replacement pot for my V7, all they could do was replace the whole control plate (including all pots) taken from another bass as they didn't have any spares/replacements. This was last Feb, so that may have changed by now. Good luck.

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1480961065' post='3188457'] Let me just say that not all of you can be me... I'm sorry but thanks for the sentiment. [/quote] Yeah, but you're bound to say that now aren't you?.....all of you. 'sa dead giveaway innit?

[quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1480868343' post='3187664'] No i plugged bass straight into the monitor via 1/4 inch jack. I'm an idiot. [/quote] With the best will in the world, I find it hard to dispute that 😜😘

[quote name='lowdown' timestamp='1480849995' post='3187483'] Indeed. Although, it doesn't really say much about the Musicians who congregate around them on a gig. [/quote] Oh very gooood. Chapeau Sir!

[quote name='Norris' timestamp='1480797554' post='3187255'] I think that drums are the main idiot magnets. [/quote] Let's hope Dad isn't reading this

[quote name='Cato' timestamp='1480733005' post='3186829'] Of course, sometimes there is no room for doubt.. http://youtu.be/XAJ62IG3gBo [/quote] Oh my giddy aunt!

[quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1480614248' post='3185897'] Sorry, I thought the problem was obvious, it could knock my bass out of tune, of course [/quote] [slaps forehead] aaah, of course. A foolish oversight on my part.

That reply is just plain rude. He could, with little effort, politely decline without the rant. If I'm about to invest three and a half grand, I don't think it's too much to ask to see both sides of an instrument I'm considering buying.

[quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1480585761' post='3185570'] Anything more ambitious and I ............whack the guitarist round the head with my bass. [/quote] I'm sorry...and the problem is?

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1480585641' post='3185566'] . . . . I did tap my right foot once. [/quote] We need to see the proof!

[quote name='Cato' timestamp='1480180911' post='3182342'] Cricket box. [/quote] Thankyou. That gave me a proper belly-laugh.