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Even before Brexit I decided to make them available for UK shipping only, because the carrier I use who takes them in bulk doesn’t do international.

Yeah I’ll get you some in the next drop Dad. Trouble is I’m not doing a drop yet because I’ve got to use a different post service because the (local) UPS depot is closed. I think they can pick up but it’ll mean having a window to buy them rather than having them available 24/7. I might get into it tomorrow and get a batch ready to go. Watch this space!

Also JJ needs splitting to 60s and 70s positions

I just got one of these to replace a Hercules Mini that I lost, then found minutes after loving the order. It’s a great little stand - folds down so small that it fits in a gig bag easy (unlike the Hercules) and feels really stable when deployed. Works best with symmetrical body shapes. The bass doesn’t lean back as much as it does in the Hercules either which is better because the bass takes up less space that way. Maybe a touch less stable as a result though but not by much. I also like that the ‘feet’ that hold the bass don’t stick too far forwards like lots of similar stands designed to take the width of an acoustic guitar too. Definitely recommend if you’re looking for a tiny lightweight stand to put in a gig bag pocket! Not my pic

I love straps. I’ve even made a special area to hang them all. Here’s one of my faves though which I had made by a guy on Etsy. It’s a fixed length without the bulky adjustment parts and it holds my backbeat pack nicely - the leather is quite thick and quite ‘hard’ which strangely feels super comfortable as it kind of moulds around you and feels great.

A Stingray can be hard to tame with rounds, but with flats you'd be hard pressed to find a smoother more velvety sound! One option with the L2000 is the 'K-Mod' which enables you to split the pickup coils, giving a decent J and MM sound (outer two, inner two). Although I've never tried it.

I hope I’m not going to have to buy a printer

Yeah they won't need to register for VAT our end?

Darryll!! Welcome back mate, I remember you from Basschat days I think?

They might - that's up to them. Someone else will if they don't. I'm fairly upbeat about it all and although we're in the middle of the 'just torn off the band-aid' phase, I firmly believe in the long run it's a good thing. No change is easy.

Great basses too - although I haven't been keeping up with them and I'm not sure if they have a budget range now and what they're like.

Looks like Bacchus have a bass similar to the Atelier Z Beta. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bacchus-WL424-MNG-Black-Used-Mango-Body-Rosewood-Fingerboard-w-Soft-Case-/265003302577?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292

I’m sorry to say you bought ‘Bass: how to play Guitar’

Shall I merge this with the abstinence thread and be done with it 😂

Planet Waves Hydrate is worth a look. I always use that on unfinished woods.

Investigating the bass a bit further, a guy on TB said that Grover Jackson used an improved poly with improved UV additives which means the white doesn't yellow and the neck stays quite a pale colour, whereas some earlier basses end up with quite amber coloured necks like on my SB1. Makes sense... Might as well add another pic whilst I'm here though (sorry, but I'm really taken with this bass!)

The worst thing about it is the delays it'll cause - every time I've imported something from Japan or the USA it's taken them about a week to send me the letter to pay the duty. That's time I could be slapping. Quite happy to pay extra tbh for the time being, until who knows what deals will happen now that pragmatism can take over from the politics.

Yeah my guess is a twisted string. Make sure also that you press down hard at the break angle over the bridge saddle.

Great trio 👍🏼

LOVE that shape

Is it just me or does the body look a bit slab sided too?

Sadowsky modern size is a reduced body (MS4/5 or RS4/5, maple or rosewood respectively) Or Atelier Z Beta series are great reduced bodies. What’s you’d budget?

https://www.vintageandrare.com/category/Basses-52/4-string-69/4-string-69 Aggregates items from a bunch of used dealers

I think everyone needs at least 4

https://thebassgallery.com/products/bolin-ns-5