King Tut

Sold a Trace head to Nik. Collection was delayed but understandably. Coms were great and money paid in advance until collection could be arranged. Had a nice half hour chatting Rickenbackers - a good guy to do business with!

The Zoo was the first song I learned to play all the way through on bass. Saw them at least once at Hammersmith. RIP sir

Love it - bet it’s great for metal!

That’s a bit of an unfair generalisation. I often listen to planet rock ( the gambling ads do my nut in though) but I’m just as likely to listen to 6music or give something new a try.

Something that might help you narrow things down is the fretboard profiles. Do you prefer a flatter or more rounded profile. Most of the vintage ones, actual or reissue will have a more rounded board. I personally prefer a flatter board, consequently my AVRI 64 gets far less gigs than my American Professional these days - although I still have a massive soft spot for the 64!

What was flaky about the early 2000s ones? I had a beautiful sunburst jazz with a maple board that I’ve regretted selling ever since. From what I remember they were cracking instruments with the graphite reinforced necks and lovely fit and finish. I’m not being defensive here, but genuinely interested 😎

Bugera BV1001 M the front end models an ampeg. Light loud and reliable. Make sure you get the M (MOSFET) rather than the T (tube)

Nice!

Thanks fella, nice to nerd out and talk bass!

ordered!

Thanks buddy!

I’ve got a lovely AVRI 64 Jazz. It’s nice n light but a bit neck heavy. Can I get lightweight tuners that look like the original or is it a matter of me swapping them for mor modern looking lightweight things?

one of my local venues - great place!