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Yes, Mick, and a genuine one-hand lift. Even for old codgers. 🤣

Yes Pete, those Chuck Berry words are something else. We play You Never Can Tell. Only two chords to worry about but witty lyrics. Truly a Rock n’ Roll poet.

A 5-7pm slot yesterday with the acoustic trio, The Desperate Cowboys. We picked up the gig after the booked band cancelled due to illness. A large, busy pub and we were playing in a roofed outdoor area. It started to get a bit chilly after the sun went down, luckily I’d put a pullover in the car for the second set. The audience wandered in and out a bit but there was always enough to make it worthwhile. Taylor mini bass through Trace Elliott Elf and Barefaced one 10. Home by 8 and a couple of cans of Hobgoblin Gold.

Well done. Of course you can. 😎

They look and sound lovely, but I haven’t even had a chance to try one. They seem very rare here in the grim East Midlands. I really fancy a short-scale Lionel but there doesn’t seem much demand for a 66 year-old kidney.

Pete, as you’re doing regular spots at this, and other venues, do you have the opportunity to store gear there between gigs?

I’m not sure, it’ll be interesting to get other opinions. Whatever, the for sale threads on here are very sluggish.

I agree with you @Sean, that 50-66% of new price is a reasonable second-hand price. I think that sometimes items go up on sale at high prices in the hope of attracting unaware or inexperienced buyer. I know we should say ‘buyer beware’ and expect people do research. But, maybe I’m naive and idealistic, it’s not something I’d like to see on this great forum. We should, I think, also be aware of the demographic of Basschat. A lot of Boomer males who are selling things not because they need the money, but because they want to buy something else or are de-cluttering.

Excellent, hopefully the first of many. Extra points for realising you don’t need to wear a hat indoors. Unless the ceiling leaks, of course 🤭

Bought one of @Mickeyboro’s excellent selection of books. Packed beautifully, as usual, with a personalised bookmark too! Thanks Mick, you’re one of the Basschat Gold Stars. 😊

My Yamaha Bex has a 40mm nut and a 12th fret of 55mm.

Similar to ‘I just want back the amount I paid for it’. Good luck with that one 🤭

Love the bolus tie Mick!

For a private sale I’d expect 50-60% of the new price, both for selling and buying. If the bass can no longer be bought new it gets less straightforward, fashion and general desirability come into play. I think one of the reasons the marketplace on Basschat appears turgid is that sellers are asking inflated prices. The Fender JMJ Mustang is a good case in point. I’ve never dealt with a shop to sell or buy a used bass, but what @Ed_S says sounds realistic.

Spot on. After asking Paul’s advice I bought a HB short-scale P bass. I was happy with it straight out of the box, at £79, and gigged it for a couple of years. I’ve now passed it in to a youth outreach project who get teenagers to form bands.

Thanks for all the replies. It’s been pretty much overwhelming positive. Fortunately, Sheffield is only a thirty minute train ride or a one hour drive away. I could travel by bus for free, but it’d be a magical mystery tour through the Peak District. Cheers guys.

Thanks. 60% is reasonable and realistic. I think one of the reasons the Basschat market place for used basses is turgid is because sellers are asking for too much.

I am considering selling or trading some of my basses with Rich Tone Music of Sheffield. Does anyone on Basschat have personal experience of the shop that they are willing to share?

I wish you well in your recovery Mr Solo. Is you first name Napoleon, by any chance? Visualisation is a proven and accepted technique. However, I think it’s important to know or check that what you’re visualising is accurate. What I mean by this is; if you visualise a note or phrase that turns out to be wrong when you play it, you’ve not only wasted your time but got something in your mind that you’ve got to ‘undo’. Anyway, all the best for your health and the new band.

Cheers Pete, a set is on the way.

From my experience in the midlands, three factors have made a smaller band-size attractive. Frozen or reduced fees paid to performers. Increased car parking restrictions and congestion charges. The rise of the micro-pub and cafe bar, which usually have very little space for a band.

I’ve bought a few basses blind over the years. Almost every time it’s worked out fine. I’ve used the old gamblers adage - don’t bet more than you’re prepared lose. Meaning, I’ve bought blind for cheaper instruments but wouldn’t do it for anything expensive.

Congratulations on a successful op and becoming pain-free. I hope you can find the right situations to continue playing music. I still enjoy playing that mandolin I bought off you a few years ago. All the best.

All the best for whatever you do Dave. Please stick around on Basschat.

My advice would be to not invest too much time in learning a particular arrangement until you know how the rest of the band play it. Of course, you may know that already. Several times I’ve learned the bass line for a song only to have to change it because it doesn’t work with how the band play it. For example, drummer can’t or won’t play it as recorded or guitarist plays ‘different’ chords.