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Thanks BreadBin - name the 'interesting' ones so I can add to the list.

LAST CALL FOR T-SHIRTS!! I have to confirm order with my supplier first thing Monday morning so I need any more orders tomorrow latest and £12 payments (pm me for details) soon afterwards please (sizes are below pic's). http:// Available sizes are: Size: S M L XL XXL 3XL Chest (to fit): 34/36 38 40/42 44/46 48/50 52

Love it - that neck is just beautiful.

CALL FOR RAFFLE PRIZES!! OK, this should get the ball rolling: A whopping-great 1.5l 'optic'-style bottle of Black Bottle scotch! The Whisky Exchange describes this unique blend as follows: "The island of Islay is renowned all over the world for its intensely powerful and charismatic Scotch whiskies. Black Bottle is totally unique in being created from whiskies from all seven of the famous distilleries on Islay. Its spiritual home is the Bunnahabhain distillery in the north-east of the Island." This was bottled before the brand re-launch in 2013, which reduced the Islay content. My Scottish pal, who really knows his stuff, rates this original blend alongside the best of the single malts. This and a lovely top-of-the-range leather strap from Adrian Maruszczyk have to be contenders for this year's 'Best in Raffle' prize. There's also a bottle of Gordon's gin up for grabs (take that home to the wife and all will be forgiven ) plus a couple of Bash T-shirts and mugs. What can you guys and (hopefully) gals bring to the party? PLUS: " Line 6 Otto filter auto wah thingy" (thanks Norm!)

Getting rid of all that excess body south of the bridge was a real game-changer. Before I decided to mod mine, I had it up for sale. The couple of people who tried it loved everything about it except that the bridge was positioned where their playing hand would normally be. That wasn't a problem for me but a lot of bassists play with their hand bent further backwards towards the elbow.

This topic has made me realise just how much I love my re-bodied Rascal. The '3 x pups + 5-pos slider + push/pull pot' set-up is so versatile. So quick and easy to select from 7 distinctly different and really usable sounds on the fly. When I had my active Maruszczyk Elwood made I thought about speccing the same configuration. Wish I had now - I'd have an active and a passive version.

Agreed - designing an 'alternative' headstock is a tricky business. It's really neat the way the 2 pairs of pegs kind of run parallel to each other and at an offset angle from the neck.

Spectoremg: Never owned an Atelier Z but the word is that they're really nice. Bernard: Thanks, just read the review - KERRPOW!!

Hey Bernard, is that one of yours? If it is, CONGRATULATIONS!! It's stunning and that sculpted back is a work of art. Almost forgot to ask - what is it?

Just a reminder about the above and, especially, a LAST CALL FOR T-SHIRT ORDERS!! If you want one and haven't yet ordered (they're £12 each), please pm me your order with your size BY THIS THURSDAY 15th LATEST and I'll reply with payment details.

On the slippery slope now - this is what I fell in to: http://

PS Can't wait to see your pic's.

I can relate to that feeling - been there twice and got 2 straps to prove it

Thanks dannybuoy - and I really like that Duesy!

BassBod - I sense another-other shoot-out: noisy fan contest Rich - Yes, I'm guessing a neutral-sounding amp will be the required non-variable.

I posted early in this thread about the delights of my 3-pup Fender Rascal with 5-way selector switch (plus extra positions via push-pull volume pot). Although I wasn't keen on the weight and body shape, I was (and still am) so impressed with the sounds and controls that the Rascal has since morphed in to this (thanks to Andy Jr): http:// This is by far the best bass I've ever owned or played.

And you're on the list - finally! Now the London show is out of the way I'm back on 'bash' duties. IF THERE'S ANYBODY ELSE PLANNING ON COMING PLEASE LET ME KNOW ASAP - IT WILL HELP US PLAN FOR THE EVENT

+1 - I'll hopefully make the time to do that and the other stuff I missed last time round.

BASH UPDATE!! CHOWNY BASS Regrettably it's not going to be possible for Stephen Chown to attend this year's bash but I'm going to see if we can find a way of displaying examples of his newer stuff such as the top-of-the-range SWB-1 (which I would very much like to try). So, it looks like our self-build 12" cab team will be sharing the stage area with the Gillett Guitars exhibit plus (hopefully) a few Chowny basses on the side. RAFFLE If you have anything that would make a decent raffle prize, please put it to one side and bring it on the day. I've got a new Maruszczyk premium-quality wide leather strap, some new Maru strings and a few other odds & sods. CALL FOR MUGS (?!) Our otherwise perfect community hall only has piddly little cups so, although we'll be bringing some from home, it will be helpful if you bring your own - or (better still) buy one of the bass-bash mugs we'll be selling at a fiver apiece. http:// http:// T-SHIRTS will only be available on a pre-ordered/pre-paid basis this year - 'no takers, no T-shirts'. So, if you want one, please order and pay your £12 before Monday 12th March to avoid disappointment. http:// (Sorry about the models but it was a low-budget event) Not long now

Gibson have apparently been having difficulties with the CITES permits needed for trading rosewood-containing products. That would certainly screw up their export business.

Gibson is one of the best examples I know of snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. It really, really grieves me because I have such a soft spot - aka my brain?? - for the brand (as opposed to the company). I gigged a couple of delightful '70s LP Triumphs for years followed by a 2008 SG re-issue for some more years. The current management have taken a heritage that money just can't buy and pi55ed it up against a wall.

Me too - I've only just got/tried the second one but not had chance to try both yet.

Pleased to report another smooth sales transaction to add to Lee's feedback - everything just as you would wish from start to finish. No hesitation in recommending Lee.