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Very interesting. I think 12mm ply would be more than stable enough. You could maybe get away with thinner - or it might end up weighing a ton

An idea? Wrap the neck in cling film then cast it in plaster. You can then take measurements, make cardboard templates, etc. from the positive form

You're so lucky to be spoilt for choice. That ash idea might be nice with a charcoal/grey stain and red filler

Back in the 80s we were once handed a beer mat upon which was written "A Mulititud of Angles" - that well known hit by the Eurythmics

Our classic rock covers band played a pub in town. I suppose the name "Molly O'Grady's" should have been a clue. The landlady insisted we played Irish music, in a rather threatening manner and indicating towards the hefty bouncers, and also threatening to not pay us. We did Whisky in the Jar and winged our way through a couple of other songs the singer/guitarist vaguely knew. We got the money, got the hell out of there and never went back - despite the landlady ringing a few times to try to re-book us. Not a pleasant night at all!

Brilliant programme. Nice discussion of bass as a key part of music, rather than just dragging the usual suspects in front of a camera. Obviously a few were featured, but more to give some context to the increased importance and prominence of bass in music since the invention of the bass guitar... and then continuing into electronic bass Catch it on iPlayer if you missed it

Being in a band that predominately plays 60s & 70s we can get away with telling the audience where to go when they ask for Sex On Fire or Oasis - luckily!

I can't stand Summer of 69 - it bores me poopless. However we do Hold Your Head Up by Argent which has got to be one of the most repetitive bass lines going, but I love playing it. My guitarist apologised for making me play such a "dull" part, but the incessant, repetitive bass line makes the song imho. I'm with @wateroftyne on this one

A colony of Doozers?

An old cheese & pickle sandwich?

What the heck is that bass doing laying on the floor too?! 😱

I've a few guitars and basses in my head that I'd like to make. I've just added a 4005 copy to the list. Lovely

Many years ago I was in a large guitar emporium looking for a Jazz. The only example they had at the time was in "merde brown" and I wouldn't go within 10 feet of the thing. It might have been a brilliant player, but I was not about to prance around a stage with a turd round my neck Not a fan of single cuts either

The basic jist was: I'm holding a gig at my pub, we've done it before, expecting about 300 people. I haven't set a date yet. I'd like some bands to apply to play, but I'm not looking to pay them anything. Something about free drinks and food

You're all individuals Chorus: Yes, we're all individuals #LifeOfBrian

Ooh - you had to get the can opener out. There will be worms everywhere. We've done that argument a few times (All said with tongue in cheek and with no offense intended )

4000 bass players all playing the riff from The Chain in unison for 2 hours. That should do it. Where's the number for the Guinness World Record people?

Except for vapers. For my sins I still smoke rollups. I'm constantly surrounded by people billowing clouds of sickly smelling steam, whilst excitedly discussing the latest coil upgrade, battery capacity, or homemade blend of vaping liquid they have brewed. <Yawn>

Assemble a 20 piece band and see if you can drink the pub dry on freebies in the first half hour

Now there's a great name for a band!

Music? You want to try having a career in anything to do with computers. You instantly become everyone's personal technician and are expected to be able to solve an issue from the vaguest of descriptions!

You forgot Hugh Banton - Van Der Graff Generator

First was in Germany on a school exchange trip - our choir, their woodwind band. Singer, guitarist and I all went through a small combo. Kay SG copy bass - absolute rubbish! Second was the de Montfort Hall in Leicester. Again a school thing, backing some kids singing carols. I might have had my own amp by then (?), bass was a Franconia jazz copy - wasn't too bad

I'm a software developer. If someone tells me this job needs to be done using Python, I am hardly likely to insist on doing it in C# am I? It's a job ain't it, if it pays your bills? That's what being a professional is - doing the job to specification. Now if was recording my own band, that's a different matter! (Although I am currently a P player through choice )

For larger jobs I use my old DeWalt DW613. For lighter jobs I use my new Makita RT0700. The Makita doesn't have a plunge function, but being a smaller and lighter router, it is much easier to handle without becoming fatigued. I don't think there are many guitar building tasks that I couldn't tackle with the Makita