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Come On I Lean - Dexy's

Don't be upset, they'll be on my 424 soon enough. I'm going to record something with the 734 in passive with both PUs, then swap them to the 424 and do the same. See how the two compare. Obviously active is where the 734 is at but it'll be interesting to see how similar they are, or not, both passive.

Couldn't agree more. I'm semi in the market for a P34, but I don't want sunburst so that leaves blue, which will look black on stage.

Borrowing your son's bass so you can play support to them. Come on Dad, sort your s**t out! 😁

While we're on a 734a vibe, I saw some pictures of Hooky today at the 'World is a Vampire' festival in Mexico playing a bright red 734a. I don't know why he wasn't playing his usual BBPH as he loves the reverse P, hopefully nothing has happened to them. I assume he's had the 734 refinished in red.

In a Big Country - Big Country Who knew they grew on trees?

Two peoples kindness/generosity in one photo. Firstly @Ricky Rioli for the set of Boomers, gratis, and secondly the guitarist in both of my bands for getting me a little BB for my birthday last week. I've gone rogue Ric and put them on my 734a first to see what they're like. Too early to tell yet but I'll report back. Thank you again. 🙂👍 And further to the 'new BBs aren't real BBs' debate (😉), this is a fantastic bass. I do really like the fat classic BBs but this is also a beauty. What's not to like? Gratuitous pic. 😊

I Believe in a Thing Called Love - The Darkness

Thank You Very Much - The Scaffold

Machine Gun Etiquette - The Damned

See if there's any specialist radio shows (airwaves or internet) that play your style of music and send it to them. There's a radio station in Stoke On Trent (we're in Cornwall/Devon) that plays us sometimes on their Sunday night Mod show. Before Christmas they did a little feature and played five in a row and we were getting calls for gigs in Scarborough, Essex, all over, unfortunately we're not playing at the mo. If you're lucky you might be able to get a little tour together.

My Favourite Things - Julie Andrews

Marguerita Time - Quo

The Choker - Steve Miller Band (Ed's brother)

I'm in the Cornwall, albeit the other end to Penzance, and everywhere is a long way from here. Very interesting to have Hannah Sedgewick brought to my attention as my Gedo bass, bought new ten years ago, has never had a real set up. I lowered the nut slots and have an adjustable bridge so it plays nicely but I think the sound post is too tight as it now has a slight hump in the back where it sits. Although I'm happy with how it plays I'm sure a set up would improve it somewhat.

Shitliszt - L7

Wasn't there an issue post brexit with Eurosender operating in the UK, being based in the EU or something? I used them a couple of times previously and was very happy, fully insured and was only around £12 for halfway across England.

As with the Stones or Beatles question with the answer being The Kinks, the answer to Oasis or Blur was always Pulp. Sad news indeed. 😔

Who Are You - The Who. Who? Yes. Oh yes. No, The Who. What? Not what, Who. What? Oh f**k off!

Abandon Ship - Gallows

With a bit more thought and effort Fender could probably make a half decent BB copy. 😉

Mr. Pink Eyes - The Cure

Night Boat to Cairo - Madness

I have a few signatures but only because I wanted that actual bass, if I like the bassist associated then that's a bonus. The four signature basses I own are different enough from anything else that you can only buy them in that signature guise, ie not just a P bass in a different colour. Epiphone Jack Casady Yamaha Attitude Ltd II Yamaha BB Peter Hook (BB1200S is close but rare) Eastwood Hooky Pro 6 (same as Shergold Marathon 6 but they're crazy rare) Weirdly, or not, just liking the associated bassist wouldn't make me buy the bass but not liking the bassist would certainly stop me buying the bass even if I really liked it. I just wouldn't want that association. Even though its not a signature model the Hofner Violin bass has such an association with Macca it made me buy a Club bass, and in black as the sunburst still looks too Macca. I just didn't want everyone going, "Paul McCartney eh?" every time I played it.

Guns of Navarone - The Skatalites