NickD

I think this has always been the model, and it probably made sense when you could hope for an increase of record sales through reaching a large audience, potentially receptive to what you do. Now, when those record sales are replaced with downloads and streaming for which you get sod all, I think it's fair to ask 'what's in it for us?'.

I used Transferwise. Took about a day, cost me under a fiver.

Ifor you want that particular bass fret less, I'd say it depends on your confidence level at doing it well. Personally I wouldn't touch it, John Shuker lists £120 to defret and line an existing board, I'd do that in your situation. I think a defret limits it's desirability to an extent being a bit more niche, but I reckon having someone of his skill do it maintains it's value more.

Just found out that Moulettes are playing out in November, but Brighton and Bristol are closest to me, and neither close enough for me to make it... Oh well, I'll have to wait a while longer for my next fix of distorted Bassoon!

It's a stunning little touch.

That flamed neck though... I wish I'd thought of that!