songofthewind

Is it me, or does the headstock on the Sterling version look much larger?

I am so so sorry to hear this. He was a great guy and a true Scot. Go in peace, Dave.

I just got a nice John East preamp from Brian. Arrived instantly and works perfectly. Thanks Brian!

From my own experience, I would say you may need to shim it on at least one side. If it’s an HB Jazz Bass body, the holes for the pickup lugs will be in the wrong place if you use non HB pickups.

Pure dead brilliant.

My in-laws live in Camberwell Grove. I love the area. Do you know Nandine's on Vestry Road and on Church Street?

Yeah, bass player on that, what a tosser. Amateur!

Same here.

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A man after my own heart. I've got an MIJ Strat from the 80's. I love it. And a Balladeer I bought in 1975, with a whole term's student grant-£150. Snapped the headstock twice. I put carbon rods in and it holds its tuning better than when new. I would LOVE one of those Ovation classical guitars, they sound so good to my tired old ears. How I envy you.

Old Fart Alert. Jeepers. A blast from the past. I recall going to see Fanny supporting Jethro Tull in Edinburgh. 1974 or so. Before promenading to the Usher Hall (I think), we smoked a LOT of interesting cigarettes, as was our custom. It seemed to take about FIVE DAYS to wend our way through the streets of Auld Reekie to the venue. What a night. Both bands were in their pomp, and played their hearts out. The Millington sisters had the crowd eating out of their hands. If you were there, YMMV.

It looks like it should be very neck heavy, but in fact not so much. I use one of those straps with bubble wrap like material on the inside face, and I have no problems. It feels very compact, and I want to fly around on it because it's very easy to play. I went over to a five string regular scale bass, and when I go back to the Chowny it's like a jet plane.