SpondonBassed

Thanks @Cato. Of the two standard gauge sets, 10 and 9 thou, which would you recommend for a fifteen y/o who is more used to playing nylon uke strings?

Hahahahaha. That was yesterday. Today's guilty pleasure.

There was a false report by Auntie Beeb about this on Twitter before: BBC accidentally announces Mark E Smith's death on his 60th birthday Has there been another announcement? The Guardian24 January 2018

Neither have I. If oak was specifically mentioned it could mean that for oak there is a better product. Also, Teak Oil should be re-applied regularly when used outdoors to maintain the finish. Maybe it is different for Tung Oil. I'm happy that you got your marker in time anyway.

I like both of them. @Jimothey. Stick to your guns mate. Your block 'inlays' in black need the balance of your all black pick guard. All the black hardware you've used then has a context and the exposed grain pops all the more for it. I like the lack of chrome on yours. My own twist on that would be matt black hardware throughout with a matt pick guard. @Niall6002. The chrome hardware on natural finish is consistent and therefore appropriate. The only two dark items being the black pick up and the deep brown tug bar, I'd say you have the balance right for this instrument. That's a beautiful finish. May I ask if the ten coats each of Danish and Gunstock oils went according to plan? I'm assuming a wipe on method was used to apply it.

The curves are emerging too. Lovely.

When does the chorus pedal arrive...? Heeheehee

Too many irons in the f...

## I've been to Bass Central... but I've never been to me. Sorry but you deserved that for giving me an awful earworm

I remember it was said on an Irish radio station (probably RTE2 fm) that he had become a heterosexual a few years back. Not sure if there was any substance to that. It just sounded very odd to me at the time. I liked Motorway and War Baby. He had a song out in the last year or so that was quite haunting but not enough for me to remember the title, sorry. He DJs on 6music on Sundays at 6pm if anyone's interested.

I've got my housemate's grandson's Les Paul copy to repair. He's fifteen. He dropped it and broke off the key from a machine head. I have a contact at Foulds of Derby who sometimes lets me go through his box of odds and sods. I'll check with him in the next day or two but I wanted to ask here for pointers in case I need to get a new replacement elsewhere. I've looked up Westfield guitars, a Scottish company, and it seems to have gone out of business in 2013. The other thing is for me to ask what strings to look for. I don't play myself but I'd like to get some light tension strings for the lad and I need recommendations for makes and gauges. TIA

Once again, BC members get down to the nitty gritty and come through for each other. If I felt any warmer or looked any fuzzier folk would think I was a lagging jacket!

Lucky Stars and Ariel always made me smile. I was impressed by his vocal range. I always considered him to be a bit of a novelty singer but I never looked beyond that until now. Thank you Seashell.

I gave friends one of those rugs (Argos have them) for a christening present for their eldest. I almost bought another one for myself. They're great. It's a very nice NWR tribute.

True.

Good on you! I had the same attitude. My parents told me I was going through a phase and that I'd soon meet a girl and settle down with a nice house and a car ready for the babies that I would, no doubt, be bringing into the world with my lovely wife. Whoops. My 'phase' lasted for twenty five years and I loved all of it. I am not married. There are no children bearing my genes that I am aware of. I tried car ownership for about ten years and hated most of it. I have a nice house and I am settled. Looking to the future. Despite appearances, I'd actually like to see public access autonomous vehicles. It's the transition from privately owned vehicles to mass use of publicly owned vehicles that I'd like to avoid.

There's no reason a hobby can't be lucrative. I think it becomes a job when you start accepting bookings that you would not have looked for but that you can't afford to turn down because you have acquired a good reputation and you'd like to preserve it. It's similar with people who have their dream job. They are obliged to attend (that makes it a job) but they don't think of what they do as work because they would be doing the same stuff in their spare time.

Hollywood scriptwriters are already in talks about producing the sequel: Son of Discreet - The Gaggening! Be very afraid. In Bass(chat)... no-one can hear you scream.

I know it's a guitar but never the less, I reckon that's the mutt's baubles mate.

I'll drink to that. You did well.

Since this has been mentioned, I have had my share of 'bike accidents. Fortunately none were serious, the two worst ones involving cuts and fractures only. I read in the nineties that when the calculations were done using the accident statistics from insurance claims for that year it worked out that the average rider would have an accident once every four years. I bought my first car in my forties and a couple of years later, I sold my last 'bike and gave up my boots and helmet for good. I looked back at my 25 years on 'bikes in all weathers and my accident record fitted exactly that average. I never had a problem getting back onto two wheels after but then, I had knowledge of what I might have done better to avoid the accident. I was an Blue badged member of the I.A.M. for my last few years on two wheels. Had there been an inexplicable accident it might have affected me more. In addition to a couple of health issues, I have slowed with age and I would not be capable of the same reactions on a 'bike as those I had. Same with a car. It is enough of a loss to my dignity to say that I had to give up my car. You can say what you like against my decision but it won't match the indignity I already feel. I choose to put it behind me. I'm now enjoying life from a different perspective than from the narrow view you get from behind the steering wheel. If life gives you lemons, make lemonade.

James Blunt? I know, I'll get me coat.

Welcome Shadven. Lots of the members here are going to be seriously envious. Have fun.

I can testify to that. It makes me feel rotten for not driving but I'd rather not become another digit in the statistical analysis of road traffic accidents in Britain. Having said that, I could well get splattered across the next zebra crossing while running to catch a bus with a bass on me back and a combo hanging out of one arm! Life. Cuh! I'm entirely with you on the turning up with minimum fuss point. That has nothing to do with whether you own your own transport though if you aren't mooching off of your band mates.

He was such a silly Billy that Milli Vanilli. FFFS! (For Frank Farian's Sake)