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Oh, don't get me started. Gearwise, everyone's pretty cool, but punctuality and our drummer are, at best, vaguely acquainted. Always about 10 minutes after "at the last minute" and then super relaxed while I'm champing at the bit. Not 10 minutes late mind, buty 10 minutes after all other deadlines have run out. I've realised, for sanity and friendship's sake to either accept it or have a stomach-ulcer. Yes there are other very good drummers who sub for him and who don't stress me out, but he's got THAT groove. Plus I work with him in other contexts where I'm not the boss and we still have to fet along. It's a choice, right? Dress issues, I sorted out by making everyone buy their costumes. It's a 70s Disco act. What state their costumes are in is another matter, but I simply can't micromanage everything.

Great! And there was I, GAS free for 5 seconds. I hope your proud of yourself 🙄.

The OP title is a bit like saying, "Gravity is back!"

[quote name='lojo' timestamp='1464505979' post='3059844'] How about the Fender logo, just don't try to sell yourself as s real one though [/quote] How about a R###enfaker logo and see, after the legal battle, who gets custody of your arm 😝

Bwahhhh-hah-hahhh-hahhhhh!!!

Hmmmm...... you could be right there.

[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1463953245' post='3055346'] Do you need somewhere to sleep?? [/quote] I had no idea that BC was THAT kind of forum 😯

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?