Grahambythesea

I did the tour of the Taylor factory in El Cajun a couple of years ago. Fascinating!

They look like someone has been modding a Ricky. 

Maybe he just forgot to take a step with him, I’ve done that.😖

Meet on the ledge - Fairport Convention

The shape does suit a bass, presumably short scale? There is something about it that reminds of the Rossetti 7 bass of the 60’s but nothing could be as bad as that bass.

No no song - Ringo Starr

Looks great. It says it’s a “Woodline” model. Aren’t they made in the Philippines? Almost certainly not Japan.

Come fly with me - old blue eyes

Neither, I still like CDs.

So this is what Father Christmas does between his winter gugs. I thought he drove a bus. 😆

Out of time - Chris Farlow

Jammin. Bob Marley

I don’t need 8 basses of any type. I have 5 and that’s too many. When it comes to guitars I have 2 Taylor and a K.Yiari so pretty high end which I consider essential for acoustics.

Wipeout - The Chantays

The market here looks pretty turgid especially since Brexit and a certain short lived P.M. with rather different views of the economy. If you are prepared to travel over , then to bring in an instrument at least avoids the buyer having to pay the VAT and fees. Could be worth a punt putting a bass for sale on here and see how it goes, it won’t cost you a fortune.

I believe there are some good deals on flights from time to time. 
 

As @tauzero says if you’re playing higher up it should not be your palm behind the neck but your thumb. 

Reading this I realise I’m not very loyal to any of my instruments. I had my Fender Jazz V for 20 years but traded it some time ago. At present my oldest is a K Yiari guitar which plays nicely, looks vintage and has a rosewood back.

So you found a fripping guitarist? Sorry, couldn’t resist.

Heart of glass - Blondie 

Thanks for your quick reply, I was away at the time so have only just seen it. I’ll have look in B&Q and see what the options are.

Fire - Crazy world of Arthur Brown

Bullitt Lalo Schifrin

Chas Chandler

Tokyo Twist - The Tone Band

Black is black - Los Lobos