SpondonBassed

Welcome Graham.

There is convergence between traditional luthiery and semi-pro hobbyists. Then there's @rwillett... ...who uses CNC but who also designs from scratch using digital modelling. There are many examples of flexible CNC based builders who can. These Build Diaries demonstrate this. I am just stating this for balance. I think there is room for new tech AND traditionally skilled craftsmen. I like ACG designs purely for their appearance. I may actually play one some day.

As always; possession is nine tenths of the law. They were trying it on. Unless you can find some fine print that you were shown and that you agreed to they have no right to ask for something you own to be returned. Floggit quick!

Welcome Mehu.

Politically speaking (Stop it!) you are correct because that is how the city council views it. If you stated that as fact to an old Spondonian however you'd best be wearing a cricket box as a slap in the knackers could cause discomfort. Spondon and its population are very much a village. Road access is limited from the city. As a consequence we still live in a village both geographically and notionally. I have only lived in the village for fifteen years so don't take my word for it as a blow-in. Instead, gird your loins and ask one of the indigenous inhabitants... from a safe distance.

Re: Peter Hook; no-one mentioned his stance. He says it has done his neck no favours in later life. He stood out by playing his bass so low on the strap. Considering Mark King's bass slung at nipple height, it made for quite a contrast at the time. Also, did I see him with a six string Shergold Marathon or was that someone else?

I laughed because, at first glance, I read that as "but with a berk". Near enough, I suppose.

I watch Sky Arts on Freesat channel 143. It's repeated in the week.

I enjoyed it. If you didn't like it, there are lots of other bass centric shows to watch... oh. Wait... what? That's fake news, you say? Sorry. As you were.

Welcome GF.

Nick Grimshaw BBC 6music Monday 1st December 2025 7 - 10am He's promising some bass centric content for the morning show. I have no idea at what point it features but I understand you can rewind the digital player using something odd called a smart speaker. I say odd because there are more microphones than actual speakers in those devices. It's possible that Lauren Laverne will pick that theme up for her six of the best piece in the show that follows between 10am and 1pm.

Does my bum bum bum look big in this?

Ditto.

Slacker.

My mistake? Berk.

Ahem! (Sorry Tauzer.)

Two and a half months? I'm so sorry. I didn't realise you would be short of spare time, spare cash and sleep in general. Carry on. Oh, and belated con-flippin'-gratulations to you and Mrs 600! (Coo-ee Lickle 600!)

Aw. I enjoyed your posts on how you'd set up your workshop. I'm surprised.

I'm going to have a stab at forming a band*. I am a 63 year old hobby bassist but I'd like to play ensemble again like I did in my twenties. I sing in a local choir. I may or may not front said band (not sure if I'm able to sing and play at the same time well enough yet). So far I've got a name and a modest set list of tunes that I practise. Level Neville & The Undulations I claim dibs on the band name on this day, Friday, 28th November 2025. Thank you. * It's such a new band that I am the only member so far. If interested in joining for fun, maybe with a view to open mic nights and pub gigs, get in touch please. Ladies, gents and all variations, able bodied or otherwise. Let's do Dad Rock, Northern Soul, Disco, Funk, Blues & Pop for a laugh.

Impressive! If that system doesn't have some slick LED features HK are missing a trick. More seriously, does it help to have no corners anywhere in the enclosures? If so; I wonder how audible those benefits are?

They had one on the set of The I.T. Crowd. I bet Phil could comment on the practical issues of using perspex. Off the bat, I would think cabs would be relatively heavy. Good for a static installation. Not great for gigging. @Phil Starr? Would the 8" cab work using perspex or polycarbonate?

Good news! My car passed the MoT retest. This means I can still consider using my car to car pool with if it is more suitable than my travelling companion's. @pantherairsoft - if everything goes to plan and we share a ride, we could pick one amp, cab or combo from what we've got and cut down on luggage. As before, let's finalise arrangements nearer the time. I have a Laney RB3 combo (LF driver only, unlike recent versions that have an HF driver as well). I also have an Ashdown Toneman 300 combo. I'll leave the 18inch Trace cab behind unless someone specifically asks me to bring it.

Just ask Lon JR.

I love basements! Can I buy yours when you're moving on please?

That's one I'd like to see. I will wait 'till April or May to decide. I had made a tentative arrangement to car pool but a recent MoT failure* has cast some doubt as to whether I can afford to fix it by then. * If anyone can supply me with a replacement exhaust system for a Corolla T-Sport Compressor - for cost, I am willing to be their house-boy for a whole month (Any February except during leap years. Ts&Cs apply).