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The attraction of ^ that one is that it's height adjustable and it folds up to stash away. This could be useful considering the size of our house. I would like the backrest too, but the package adds up a bit! At the end of the day, I'll pay whatever I need to for the right thing though.

I do play gigs, but I'd like to practice both sitting and standing if I can.

I need height adjustable I think. But I couls sit on our IKEA stools from the kitchen as an interim.

I do know what you mean. However I'd like to have the bass in the same relative position on my body regardless of whether I'm sitting or standing, so it shouldn't make any difference.

I need a chair for practice. I've been playing too long in the lounge on low chairs and sofas and it's affecting my right shoulder and elbow. Yes, I can stand to practice, but a couple of hours a night is a bit much. I need to get some proper posture going on. Who's got one, and what do you use? I'm actually thinking of buying a Mapex Drum Throne with backrest ! Rob

£4 per unit seems really expensive to me. It's been a while I admit, and prices have gone up a lot since, but the band I was in about 10 years ago were paying less than £1 per CD, for jewel cased inc. artwork, printing, barcoding etc. I'm still in touch with them and could find out where we got them done. We used to buy in the order of one or two thousand at a time though, and get re-prints done when we ran out. We had four albums at the time, and simply couldn't store the volume of CDs at home. We charged £10 per CD and they sold well, sometimes CD sales exceeded gig fees, so it's a great way to top up what you're getting paid. Rob

I've just spoken to Will on the phone and he tells me it will be here tomorrow. He also said that I should be prepared to be blown away by the condition of it. It's a 1987 MIJ PB-62, in the original box, and it still has the plastic film on the pickguard. He says it looks like a brand new bass! I might put a tort guard on it just to save the original with the film still on it! Black/tort/rosewood P bass Mmmm.

I’ve bought two new sets since I sold you that set! I now have them back on my ‘73 and a set waiting for my new bass to arrive. The ‘78 P and the Jazz are keeping their LTFs. It’s nice to have a bit of variety.

Me and Tony will arm wrestle for your TI’s. He’ll win.

Cards on the table, my friend is letting me have it…😂 I’ve always been a fan of 80’s and 90’s Japan guitars. I still own one strat, it’s Triggers Broom now really, but it started life as an ‘83 Tokai. I’ve owned a few Fender Flames and Esprits too, which are great quality guitars. I need this bass to be a the one I don’t worry so much about on gigs and jams. I’ve been gigging my ‘73, and will continue to do so, but a couple of times recently I’ve been nervous about it in some situations. I bought a ‘78 to use instead, but that’s in really good nick and getting quite valuable too. I also fancy a bass that I can try maybe a different bridge, or guard, or pickups, or pots etc, still keeping the originals and not making permanent modifications of course. I’ll check out that link. Sorry to the OP for the thread hijack too. Rob

They will get better!

In doing a bit of research I found this little summary of Fender Japan production history and timeline. It's interesting if you're into this kind of thing. https://wgsusa.com/blog/ultimate-word-made-japan-vs-crafted-japan-fender-guitars-mij-better-cij Rob

My friend is reassured and has purchased said bass. He is very much looking forward to receiving it. Thanks, Rob

What’s the nut width on a MIJ P reissue from the 80’s? Asking for a friend… https://bassbros.co.uk/product/1987-fender-japan-pb-62-precision-bass-reissue-mij-original-box/

I tried and tried to love my AVRI, it was beautiful and sounded immense, but the nut width defeated me in the end. The Vintera is the same, 44mm. My 70's P's are 41mm, it doesn't sound like much of a difference, but it feels like a lot under my fingers.

As a guitarist in my previous life for decades, I would say that the one who can’t change key, can’t play, end of. That shows a complete lack of any basic understanding and you should let him go. The other one just can’t be arsed. You also have a keys player, so you only need one guitarist. I wouldn’t want to play in a band with two guitars and keys, even if I was playing guitar. Rob

Cheers. All good info. I do have a mate who owns/runs an agency, but not for our type of stuff, he books name bands, but he might know who's around. I think in house PA is going to be the main thing we'll need to be in place. I don't fancy running a rig of our own big enough to do this!

I've just sold a cab to David. Great comms, prompt payment, really easy. Top gent, recommended. Thanks, Rob

I don’t think any of them would call themselves a jazz musician really, especially me, even though I play in a jazz band. I have an aspiration to be a jazz musician, and I suspect I will aspire to it for the rest of my life. They just seem to be sensible folk, competent on their instrument, with experience of bands and playing live. The guy who’s assembled the band has done a good job, but I do see that he’s got lucky in many ways. It could have been very different. I do know what you mean about some JMB ads though. I answered one a while back, before this current one, where an “established band” were looking for new members inc bass. He told me about some of the gigs they had done, and I was able find them, including video of the events. I soon realised that the “established band” was just him, and the rest of the band had done one/sacked him. When I noted this in conversation, he ceased communication. I’ve even auditioned for bands from JMB, where I’ve had to drag the rest of the musicians through the songs like a ball and chain on my ankle, and I’m the one auditioning! Then to be told, yes, you’ve got the job, and me to say politely, no thanks. It can be quite disheartening searching for the right band/people. Rob

I've been following this thread. I have nothing of importance to add though, you guys have it all covered. I went into Promenade Music last week to discuss wireless options and see what they had. I wanted something simple, and there were a number of cheaper alternatives, but I was recommended the Boss WL-20's for what I do. That's what I now have. I've done two rehearsals (two different bands) and one gig so far with them, and another gig today. Going wireless has been a liberating experience! I couldn't go back now. Our sax player is wireless, so I've made sure she's up and running before pairing mine, and no issues so far. Rob

I don't know the version yet for that one. For the first nine of the second batch we have youtube links, for this one we have two voice notes on whatsapp, which is a bit of a pain. I'm just going to absorb a few versions so I can play something suitable when I hear what everyone else is doing. It's interesting you're in a similar band with similar line up. I think the intention with this band is to have two female vocals too, but we've made a start after finding one. I've been in big bands before, 8 to 10 piece (on guitar in those days, 20+ years ago), and I know how hard they are to manage. I just hope this one can get off the ground and hit the point of minimum rehearsal, maximum gig. I'm well out of the loop when it comes to venues and bookings though, it's been a few years since I dealt with that for a band like this, not that it's going to be my responsibility with this band. I can book little gigs for £200 for my jazz band, but this is going to have to be £more, with the potential for a lot more. I'd be interested to know where you play with your band and what kind of money you go out for, you're not that far away from me, and this band is based around Preston. Also do you have an agent? Maybe PM me if you don't want to share publicly? Cheers, Rob