SpondonBassed

The strop is something that I have never understood. I know it as a strap that was used for keeping an edge on the old hand razors that barbers still use but I know nothing as to whether it is used with abrasive or if it is abrasive in itself. Now that it's been mentioned here a couple of times, I am off to find out some more. I am also intrigued by the aforementioned palm slapping technique. I also saw it mentioned on a webpage about the Scary Sharp technique after @Jimothey mentioned it. I have an oilstone that came with my late father's tool kit. It looks like it is made of two different grades of stone, one on either side. Is that possible? I am sure it could use a dressing but I am not sure yet whether to do that or take up an alternative technique. This topic helps a lot in making that decision.

Cheers Douglas.

Crikey! Do you want to put the lad off? You'll scare him back into being a full time guitarist for goodness' sake! Heeheehee.

Sorry to hear about that but I'm very glad you got off lightly. It sounds like you might have answered your own question. Perhaps it would be worth reviewing your strategy for coping with stress?

Third time's a charm... @Dad3353, Any chance of getting this pinned please?

Welcome Witters.

Welcome P4ul.

Welcome Marshall.

I had you down as a coquettish debutant. Close enough.

Welcome Jason.

I had a Squier fretless Jazz once. It went back within the week. I can't get on with the shape of Fenders in general nor the massive headstock.

I think you need captive nuts Mick. (It's not a thing I've said to many people, I should stress.)

Welcome Andy.

Welcome Lazarus. That's a great patina on your bass. Hang around here for any length of time and you'll discover that there are people who go to great lengths to make a brand new instrument look like that.

I suffer a bit from that sometimes too. Maybe ease off on the Jerusalem artichokes?

Many thanks.

Given that you posted at a minute past midnight you could call that the Midnight P, ahem. I love its smouldering good looks.

Very cool. The rabbit clip - priceless.

Not to mention the big feet...

Great reward for a little effort. Are you christening it? May I suggest you call it Sideshow Bob after the TV reflection in one of your images?

How have you finished the edge of the Norrisole? Is it bound or blackened somehow? Looks good.

Sometimes known as the Gob Iron. PS; The same chap calls a comb a bug rake.

Welcome Tony.

Without. The edge of the pickguard clashes with the stripes.

Good to see you back Honza.