NHM

A few years ago I sold a rather nice violin through Maple Violins of London (they sell all classical stringed instruments, despite the name). They were a pleasure to deal with. I took my violin to a local valuation session and they made me an offer subject to contract on the spot - I handed over the violin (I'm very trusting!) and was paid about a week later. They clearly had pro buyers on their books that they were sourcing instruments for. I can't remember what commission they took, but I was pleased with the final price. It was more that I think I could have got without a good knowledge of that specialist market. And giving it to a dealer to sell took all the hassle away from me.

I bought the M-Vave WP-5G system which was ridiculously cheap (around £30 IIRC) and it has been really solid.

have done for the last ten years. Either a Musicmaster, a Les Paul Tribute or a Junior Jet, depending on how the mode takes me.

the band I'm in covers 'Dreadlock Holiday' - what a fun song to play.

one of the best observations I've heard in a long time. It's certainly true for me.

I've put a Thunderblade in my Junior Jet, and it's been a really good upgrade.

sounds a fun set up

Many moons ago I was working as a stage manager at Nottingham Playhouse. On the night Forest were in the European Cup final we had an audience of two. But the show still went on...

Here's my main gigging bass, a '71 of Fullerton goodness upgraded with a Curtis Novak 51P pup and Hosco compensated saddles: