King Tut

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!

Just come off stage with Stray at Strings on The Isle of Wight. We’re supporting British Lion. It’s the fourth night of the tour - we had a rest day yesterday. Last week we played Bradford, Manchester and Nuneaton. To aid quick changeovers I’d decided to di straight from my Stomp XL and Junction DI into the desk, use in ears and rely on monitors for the rest of the guys. The rest of the band hated it, I wasn’t keen either, despite decent monitors (BL travel with their own monitors.) So on Thursday I asked Harry if I could use a couple of his cabs. He was fine with that so today we were in our bloody element. I only used one side - two Orange 4x12s - what a glorious sound. And to top it off The Man let me have a noodle on his new signature bass! Anyway we had a fabulous gig - waiting for them to finish now so we can load out!

I had a chat with the man today. I forgot to ask him about the decal but the bbot bridge reflects how it was originally. I had a quick noodle on it. It definitely wasn’t a lightweight but it felt incredibly resonant I have to say.

See you there bud!

Indeed! Been with them since 2019.

Tempted to start a rumour that he’s gone on to Ric’s but don’t wanna get chucked off the tour. That’s mine making itself comfortable.