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I had a set of the ACS plugs for years, they were great. Then one night I left them in a taxi! When I came to replace them a few years ago, I asked for recommendations and lots of people said Read Audio custom plugs. So I went ahead with those. I have to say, I don't find them as good, or anywhere near as comfortable as my old ACS plugs. The ACS plugs are relatively soft so they move and change shape with your ear canal as you open and close your mouth to sing etc. They are also smooth, and slide into your ears easily. The Read Audio plugs are made of a much harder material with virtually no give whatsoever and they are also rough textured and much harder to put in. I'm glad this thread popped up, it reminds me to get another set of ACS plugs. Rob

I spent a month in Seattle, working at Microsoft, albeit in 1995, almost 30 years ago (f**k!). We used to go to Pioneer Square, which was, a big square with bars all around it. We used to pay $8 to enter the first bar, get a stamp on your hand, and that got you into every bar on Pioneer Square. There was basically a band on in every bar on the square. Lots of blues and soul. I saw a very very good blues/soul band there one night, led by a really old black guy who sang and played bass and sat on a bar stool at the mic. His band were all much younger, and all very good. I hope it’s all still there because it was basically brilliant. Rob

What’s the neck profile like on your ‘77? I have a ‘79/79 that whilst it’s a B width neck, is really big and quite a handful, much bigger than my ‘73. I had thought I’d like an earlier P bass, but having owned an AVRI I just couldn’t get on with the wider nut. The 70’s B width are just perfect, mine are both 41mm. The result is that I don’t desire a 60’s P Bass, which is quite good really, but a 60’s Jazz…..hmm. Rob

Is it just me? I can’t push the boat out that far if it’s got a non-original pickguard. The pickguard is essential for the aesthetic of these early 70’s basses. I’ve looked at quite a few, and as soon as the guard is wrong, it’s a no from me. Yes, I’m probably in the minority, I know. Rob

1987. I’d worked for two years “doing the clubs”, then my second child came along, and I just couldn’t keep going. Jacked it in, went to Uni, got a job……played for fun ever since.

Yes, and you can also depreciate tools - such as amps and basses, typically over five years. So a £5k bass can knock off £1k every year from your tax liability, regardless of whether or not the bass is actually increasing in value!

Yes, the earnings per year are an indicator of whether this is a hobby, or a job. You are allowed to earn up to £1000 a year from your hobby, without declaring income to HMRC. Anything over this falls into the work category. This would be a very good basis on which to consider whether you are working, or it's just a hobby. I'm definitely in the Hobby category. Rob

I love Steve Jordan’s playing. It’s so distinctive. His work with John Mayer was very good too. Rob

There's a '78 Jazz on Facebook for £2k. Looks ok to me, and probably the keenest price I've seen for a while. No affiliation. https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKBassgear/permalink/2950096608456988/?sale_post_id=2950096608456988 Rob

Bass Direct do La Bella LTFs for £40. I can buy TI JF344 flats for £45 at my local shop. Those are all I use. The longer they are on, the better they get!

I’ll buy your TI JF344s if that’s what they were.

Thanks for the heads up. Just watched it on catch up. Really enjoyed it. Rob

Someone posted this link on a thread a while back when I was asking about MIJ basses. I’m also a fan, my 1987 PB-62 is a splendid thing. https://wgsusa.com/blog/ultimate-word-made-japan-vs-crafted-japan-fender-guitars-mij-better-cij

Do you mean that you put the tape on to keep your finger straight and stop it curling into a fist?

I have also developed this over the last couple of months. It's the knuckle joint of my left hand little finger, where the finger meets my hand. It can be fairly stuck in the mornings and there's a prominent clicky movement to it to open and close my fingers. It tends to wear off through the day until sometimes it's almost gone by evening. It does ache at times though. I have been playing bass for almost two years, having never touched it before. But I do play for about 2 hours a day, and I suspect the bass playing is partially to blame, alongside being 58 now, and having painful joints almost everywhere else! I've been complaining of painful joints ever since my first bout of Covid, and I'm sure that's "done something". I've had all the tests my GP is willing to do regarding arthritis, and nothing is coming up. Anyway, I booked an appointment with the GP last week for this, I'm going in on Wednesday 6th September to see what the GP says about it. At the moment, I'm hoping the steroid injection will do the trick. I'll keep you posted. Rob

I agree with Tony @Reggaebass, that's too much for a '78. Perhaps more justified if it was mint, custom colour and original case. I have a '78/79 P bass too.

Sold for £2608. Quite a chunk of cash for a '74 with the wrong guard and changed pots, but probably about right today. For perspective, that's more money than I paid for my all original '73 Precision from a well known high end dealer...................last year. Rob

The same bass. Are you bidding? Ends today. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-1974-Jazz-Bass/266371200445?pageci=41b94577-1f91-4b84-ac73-82fd12de4b76&redirect=mobile

Ahh, I see now. It's the seller that's delusional and needs an intervention. I only looked at the first few listings (there are many) and got to the Made In Korea Epiphone Korina Flying V for £1399. I had one of those in mint condition a few years ago and sold it for £200.