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Only just spottef this thread. Yayyy, well chuffed you've hung on to this. It's got "keeper" written all over it.

I do hope the fitted-case is included.

But wouldn't the string-slots then be facing the wrong way?

Yep, walk away. Anyone that far below the level of basic requirements will, unfortunately, almost always need a long time in order to catch up. Plus, the experience, as unpleasant as it may be, may give the drummer the impulse to address the issue i.e. you are actually doing them a favour.

Yummedy-yum-yum!

Just look at that smile! A very cool life to have lead.

[quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1463379821' post='3050790'] What about putting flatwounds on it? [/quote] Not a bad idea, actually. I've been meaning to take the plunge with flats on a 5-string for a while now.

[quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1463342300' post='3050663'] Yup. Basschat definitely needs a fetishists section. [/quote] Sorry, but what do you think basschat already is? 😉

Great, thanks very much for your help ikay.

So I've got an Indonesian 55-02 which I always play in passive mode. It sounds fine, but is then always wide open on the highs. I can control it on the amp, but some sound guys just leave it very trebley out front. What I'd like is to have is a passive tone control. Any suggestions? I am super un-techy and would have to get my guitar guy to do it. Forgive me if there's a dead obvious solution that I'm overlooking.

Looks like the lovechild of a gypsy jazz guitar and a Shergold Modulator.

Fitted case?

[quote name='Rich' timestamp='1463260910' post='3050067'] I'd rather watch Nick watching Bubinga's cat having a 5hit. [/quote] Now that's just sick 🤓😉

It seems that Victor Bailey has had serious health problems over many years which are currently preventing him from playing. Very sad but there may be some hope. http://forbassplayersonly.com/victor-bailey-faces-challenges-stays-strong/

[quote name='Merton' timestamp='1462740608' post='3045417'] 33" [/quote] As you mention that, I was curious as to how viable a 33" or even 32" scale low B might be. Does anyone have any info/experiences to share here?

I've been playing for about 35 years. Constantly 'cos I do it for a living and it still happens to me occasionally. I've no idea why. Sometimes I even get blisters again, although my fingertips are like leather. As you say, no need to worry, but it is odd though, isn't it?

Very natty, congratulations.

[quote name='goblin' timestamp='1462555760' post='3044053'] I get on very well, and have performed with Jackie Wilson's son... does that count? [/quote] Was that, by any chance, Bobby Brooks? I've worked with him too. He's absolutely brilliant and it's almost freakish how similar he looks and sounds like his dad.

Phew! More of a gag than a serious comment, so if it gets a laugh, then it's all good 😄 P.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1461970565' post='3039323'] Three main reasons, in no particular order:[list] [*]Assholes. [*]Asshole. [*]Assholes. [/list] [/quote] Fixed? 😘

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1462275943' post='3041618'] Indeed... You can also pick a random word and put "core" after it. [/quote] Isn't that how they wrote the scripts for the Carry On films?