SpondonBassed

As a drummer, you might be able to offer diplomatic guidance on some of the delicacies of rhythm section protocol... (Did I really just hit Send on that one?)

Glad the preference for audio is not just me. I have read for the Derby Association for the Blind before and I tripe type a lot if there is any need for a back office keyboard jockey. I'll quietly wait until called upon. Cracking idea Akio. I hope that there will be something to gain from the idea for the forum generally but it's not something I'd pay extra for. Bear in mind that I am a tight git, ask anyone.

According to J R Hartley*; Start small with something modest like, for example, Anglesey. Wales is for the more experienced fly guy. *May contain traces of advertising

I'd favour an audio version too but I think we have to consider the yoof. An audio only podcast might not be engaging enough for younger minds. Akio, I don't know if you had an AV presentation in mind or audio only.

Actually, paper is an abrasive. Your standard white printer paper has china clay in it. It's such a fine grit that it can be used to polish some materials. The back of an abrasive paper sheet will do fine, like Grangur suggests.

I wouldn't call it sanding but it doesn't hurt to take off the nibs and surface debris that inevitably strike before each successive coat. I'd say sanding is only worth considering at this stage if your work fails the Veet stubble test with your missus' finest chiffon scarf.

Hey! You could get away with eating beetroot sandwiches in the interval. Finger prints will not show up like on other finishes. /flippancy I think it's going to come up even better with the finish coats. From what I gather locally, the trick is to allow your stain coats to dry fully before deciding where absorption is light or heavy.

...depends on which of two possible CEOs you are referring to. Henry or Donald.

There is something about a three piece band. It seems to be an ideal number of members when pubs are the staple diet for the band. With a traditional drummer, bass and guitar the instrumentation is covered and then vox are the trick. If you take advantage of tech, you can go a lot further with a three piece consisting of syndrums, keys and bass. You may decide that a six or even a seven string bass is a good option for those must have guitar solos in your set. Vox are still the trick though. Keep it simple and there is less to go wrong. Internal politics ought to be easier with only three in the band to keep in the loop. Three strong egos are more stable together than four or more. I think it's a bit like the engineering principle of triangulation for rigidity in structural design. As to whether the band has a proper leader will depend on many variables. The geographical placement of the band would largely dictate how democratic the band's choice of set, handling of bookings, promotion etc should be. Personally, I think a leader is a good thing as long as the nominated band member is not autocratic about it. For my fantasy band I wouldn't have a singer who does not play another instrument (tambourine does not count in this instance). I'd like the three members to each have a vocal role. I'd wait until the band had serious bookings and therefore a need for a front person before going down that route.

For free? I'd have to have an incentive. Also, I've got a face made for radio so cam would not be something I'd do willingly. I do support the notion however and would be happy to get involved in a BC team effort. PS: Previous experience was on BlogTV before it went worldwide and became commercial.

O'oof.

Phew! I was beginning to sweat over that. (guffaw guffaw) No really, I'm glad you've cleared that up. Heeheehee

Argh.

I hope that is one of your spins and not an accurate quote otherwise it leaves the stench of denial in its wake. Deckchairs on the Titanic for anyone?

Norrisole it is then. Official. It's good to get clarification on that. I suppose deepening the colours in the red veneer by applying oil is without value if it's at the back of a Norrisole.

SNICKERS! On reflection, you are spot on though.

Welcome to the forum. Did you replace him or is the rest of the band covering?

They do also come in orange however...

If this will be your YOB bass, I'd be very interested in the follow up as I was born in '62 myself. The notion that this could be the iconic British bass has just been posted. Given a lottery win I'd have one and encapsulate it in resin for posterity.

Just don't put felch and belch together else it'll get a bit messy 'round here. /facetious twaddle Anyway... what Gibson recovery?

Cool. From the image before it looked as if your G post was going to foul the D string run. Glad to see you aren't obsessed by symmetry on your string runs. I also love the way you are giving a classic looking instrument new legs, so to speak. Fives are great. How old is the body?

There are far too many G clamps for the key of F sharp. Would you settle for G flat? Clamps

It's a funny shaped f. That's all I can say. If you don't want to call it a hamster-nest-orifice what about calling it an eyebrow hole? /larks I like the way that you have lined the visible bit of the cavity interior. Is there any further finish going on that?

I'd like to have heard that. Have you any recordings of it?