SpondonBassed

That's really nice. I may have to grow my beard out again like Lee.

We're looking at The 2026 Midlands Bass Bash being held at Bentley Heath. Relax. Take a deep breath, hold it then slowly exhale while letting go of all those imaginary gremlins scampering around your mind. Now you can do your troubleshooting at leisure. See you there?

I'm in.

Good man! Then it can run with the right year in the title. Also, it can serve the whole of The Midlands and a bit of Whales.

If instead, Tracey Emin had showed us that bed... well that would be art.

I agree. Not great for their rep.

If you pay in full for something, what gives the manufacturer any right to demand it back? They are also selling you something. It is cheeky, at best. I'd challenge that. Unless I'd signed an agreement to such an "exchange", I'd ask them to make a straight swap new for old if they insisted on exchanging parts.

I wouldn't have been so polite. If you pay for both you should have them both.

No scratch plate tort or otherwise. Chrome or nickel control plate and hardware should look fine. Gold finished plate and hardware even better.

I can't see why it wouldn't work with a neck plate. Countersunk allen heads in stainless are good.

I'll add a vote for inserts. I see photos of vintage basses where the neck comes off for inspection of manufacturing codes. I always think that eventually a thread will get stripped. Also, I think you get a better coupling between neck and body if you use machine screws. They're easier to torque evenly.

I can't say the original shape looks out of place. The grain speaks for itself even with that amount of coverage.

Me, for one. I have been collecting timber and hardware for one of these myself. I'm wondering what strings you will use. 33-35.5in scale length suggests a standard set might fit with the possible exception of the low B.

I've copied details of three Spondon function rooms for hire. Links are included. As stated, I won't be organising, merely supporting if asked to. I don't do the socials. It became clear to me earlier in the year that organising such an event requires someone who will be happy to use them. SpondonFunctionRooms.doc

Yust? I am not volunteering to organise this but I will support anyone who does. I will make enquiries locally (Spondon Village) to see if we have a venue with good parking. The village hall is good but for the fact that the car park is often full. I have two more possibilities to ask about. I will report back early in the week. Thanks for suggesting Derby It's close to the A38 and the area contains a good chunk of heritage. Maybe compare notes in the coming week?

Welcome Reiver.

Even with the image at full size, it is hard to make out the letters on your logo. All I get is "guitars" - just about. A larger logo would serve you well. I understand the desire to show as much of that wonderful grain as you can but there must be a better balance between the two.

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Is there any reason they wouldn't work. Too quick to react perhaps?

Would breakers work in this application? I like the clean look of the front panel.

Welcome Goety.

Mmmmm. Blond Leb.

Beautifully built, documented and demonstrated. As always. Cheers Brooksie.

That's interesting. Could that be why folk buy new and then deface their instrument just for credibility on the scene?

Do you not think you could break even, cash-wise, or make a little on it? Labour excluded of course. It is a lovely thing just going by the photos. It certainly sounds like a zinger.