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[quote name='Norris' timestamp='1427288203' post='2728282'] I was lucky enough to snap up mine here on BC just before the Hall-abaloo policy change [/quote] What happened??...it was before my time

[quote name='Ghost_Bass' timestamp='1427279707' post='2728128'] I immediatly thought Warwick but then i saw it had 7 letters... [/quote] Nope...absolutely love my Warwick neck.

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1427313653' post='2728837'] I was going to say Jaydee too because I had a custom built one that had the most unstable neck of any bass I've ever played. [/quote] Really...thought it was just my isolated bad luck. To be honest mine was spectacularly beautiful, the prettiest bass that I have ever owned. The neck was fine to begin with but bent like a banana after a few weeks. I was desperately sad as I guess you were too! I still think they look amazing though.

Strangely enough I never have any problems with this when practicing or rehearsing, however when I play gigs I always end up with sore fingers the next day. I obviously play much harder in front of a crowd. And all this after 30+ years of playing. Go figure.

I have just received my new Warwick Corvette bass from the new member Salloti. Based in Italy, he was an absolute pleasure to deal with, we negotiated a very fair price and the bass arrived very quickly and superbly packaged with a tracked, fully insured courier service (UPS). I would highly recommend Salloti, he is extremely honest and totally reliable! Deal with confidence the man is a gent!

Excellent thread ...and I totally agree with the OP.

Gentlemen who is John Hall and what is the deal??? I'm guessing some sort of Rickenbacker chief exec or something? I just bought and played the things

When I die I would like Rickenbacker to manufacture my coffin.

[quote name='alittlebitrobot' timestamp='1427222484' post='2727540'] I'm going to go for [b]J [/b]because I suspect it's a UK luthier if you're in Scotland and, because I can't think of any others with 6 letters, I reckon it could be Jaydee. [/quote] You said it not me

Great thread - the OP is absolutely on the money.

[quote name='alittlebitrobot' timestamp='1427221164' post='2727518'] hint? [/quote] Well, I am over it now. Honest. However I could indulge in a game of hangman if you like; 6 letters _ _ _ _ _ _ [size=4]Have a bash [/size]

I have owned two Ricks and loved them both. Great basses.

The relatively new Ibanez portamento model has a reputation for achieving this...but I have never played one.

Great job yet again. Well done you!

Difficult to answer this question, it is so subjective. I would guess that you know what you like - just go for it.

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1427068294' post='2725517'] I had some time out. When I came back I excluded Off Topic. I should have done that years ago. [/quote] Loads of fantastic input on this topic....for me also the above is particularly good advice

[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1427055820' post='2725243'] Phew!! That was close! [/quote] I do however reserve the right to change my mind and threaten to leave at any time - and if i do then would I warn you not to even attempt to change my mind and force me to stay...or I will leave. I mean it.

Ralphe Armstrong was criminally underrated due to Mr Pastorius who just happened to be tearing it up at the same time. https://youtu.be/0TjyLU0-9SE Circa 1977

[quote name='jonunders' timestamp='1427055186' post='2725228'] Life has a habbit of changing, We grow, priorities change, we move on. Commitment is something we give if we have the time. Good leadership provides a sound platform on which to build. Without change there would be no progress. The more people involved gives us a greater diversity of opinions and thus conflict may ensue. This should be embraced as without conflict there would be fewer dicussions. Basschat is a wonderful site, many poeple give there time to share their experiences and knowledge with the community. They are very much appreciated especially by myself. I do not post as often as some but reading the threads has tought me many things which I would never have thought to ask. Thank you to all of you [/quote] This is a really great post. I have now decided to stay.

[quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1427054644' post='2725217'] What winds me up is when Basschatters post that they are leaving, and there is a huge outpouring of grief and being told to stay as the place wouldnt be the same without them. You come you go end of. There was another one this afternoon who said he was going. Ok bye, life goes on. [/quote] This sort of post really wind me up....I have had enough and am now leaving. Don't even think about trying to stop me. I mean it. Don't try it. I mean it.

[quote name='thebrig' timestamp='1427051733' post='2725144'] I still enjoy BC and will continue to log in to it most days, but I really don't understand why people get so upset by people who have opinions that are different to theirs, and start arguing and insulting them personally. [/quote] It is an inherent human trait to vigorously fight to the bitter end in defence of ones beliefs..... Unfortunately beliefs are merely emotionally based opinions.

[quote name='Number6' timestamp='1427051441' post='2725135'] It would be good if 433 punters turned up to our gigs though [/quote] It would be good if 33 punters turned up to my gigs!

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1427050924' post='2725126'] Put 433 people with different personalities and opinions into a pub, and I guarantee there'll be a few 'did you spill my pint?' moments. It'll still be a canny night out, though. [/quote] Mmmmmmm, perhaps however there are some very busy establishments in my area that I would avoid like the plague. That being said I do still enjoy it here though.