Marc S

"Too much wine" - what's that???

Mine would be a Fender P/J - with a block & bound neck (like the Squier Classic Vibe in Black has) But perhaps a Jazz width nut. Maybe with a 3 colour Sunburst body But ask me next week, and it might be a Rosewood board, perhaps with pearl block inlays Perhaps the week after, the body might be in yellowing Oly white Then next month, it may have changed to a Jazz, in shell pink then, the following week......

Oh dear. We all make mistakes - so don't beat yourself up too much Perhaps the eBay buyer hasn't even noticed they're not the same strings you were selling? I'm sure you'll be more careful next time

Let us know your thoughts @ryancowell25. I thought I was cured of GAS. I wasn't particularly in the market for anything else .. then this bass was released

There are several things the young me could blame on Suzi Quatro!

Mine too. I was fortunate to get a couple of lessons with Paul (free lessons too!) who showed me some of the bits I couldn't work out on bass lines like "Therapy" and "Dr Jeckyll & Mr Hyde". He was just so great to me & my bandmate (who was also a huge Damned fan). We cheekily just turned up on his doorstep and asked him the favour - he invited us back, and it was what spurred the young me on, at the time. Sitting there, playing the bright Yellow Rick that he played on OGWT and the Black album, with one of my fave players, who was one of the nicest guys I ever met... I've met Paul several times in recent years. Saw him with the Damned again, after all these years - and he's still an amazing player. Part of the best line up of the Damned ever Not a Rick player myself - but the sound he got live and on the Black Album and Strawberries was superb

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Great video, and what a great guy & character too - gotta love Bootsy Thanks for sharing that link @Leonard Smalls

JJ Burnell, and Paul Gray (Damned, Hot Rods) Paul always said it was John Entwistle who influenced his playing

So they could improve it, with a Kiogon wiring loom of course!

Nice one @PawelG I also quite enjoyed the song. Good video too I think it's good to step outside your usual genre / comfort zone now & again. IMO, it "tests" you, and helps you broaden you skills in playing and listening Nice memento of your playing too. Thanks for sharing - I'll watch it again later

If I could wind the clock back, I'd wind it even further and take up bass sooner in life, and I'd probably have played more guitar too Also, I would have kept playing all those 25 years where I "gave up" playing - and just kept my hand in Then again, I'd probably only go back to last week.... with this weeks' lottery numbers

Yes, they are easy to fit - being solderless pre-assembled units. But Kiogon also uses top quality components, and he's a helpful sort too - always willing to answer questions, even if he's not actually selling you anything To the OP. I fitted one of his stack control wiring units to my Roadworn Jazz a little while back, and it's great - I like the added flexibility it gives over standard V V T Nice looking Jazz you have there BTW. Gotta love Block & bound necks, especially on a Jazz

Yes, musical instrument shops sometimes have such boards too.

I've met some musicians via on-line methods - Facebook groups etc But I've met far more, just by doing open mic nights, and a local "Folk" club I put Folk in inverted commas, because it's not absolutely 100% that genre, just mainly acoustic generally I found going along to open mics and a couple of clubs, I've met people who always seem to know of someone needing a bassist, or drummer, or guitarist Doesn't always lead anywhere instantly - but word seems to get around as to who is looking to form a band, or who might need a musician or a dep player This has worked for me anyway....

Yes, as itu says above - try a few out. That's always the best way to start. Make a list of pros & cons, and things you really need from the new bass But of course, you don't necessarily "need" a new bass - can't you get the sounds you want from your current set up? I've got a nice Yammy 5 string for sale on here, with a real wide range of tones. Don't know if you're anywhere near South Wales? you're welcome to pop in & give it a whirl best of luck with the new band - I think it's great to step outside your "norm" or your comfort zone, and try something different and challenging

I quit playing a long time ago, and had a break of almost 25 years However, I'm back now, and loving it - despite all the usual set backs My biggest regret ever, was giving up all those years ago! I really feel like I wish I'd persisted back then, and often wonder just how much better I'd be now Yes, we all have huge set-backs, rows, bands splitting, dealing with difficult punters and landlords, problems with health (self and others) but my advice would be stick with it - you may end up really regretting it if you give up.... just like I did have a short break if you feel you need it. Re-assess your situation, play with some different musicians - go to a couple of jam sessions, and just do it for fun But, Don't quit, don't quit and don't quit, and finally, whatever you do - Don't quit! Best of luck finding your solution