Burns-bass

Yep. World is mad.

I get all that. Just making a glib point (which is what the internet was invented for, eh?)

Yet we still pay thousands of pounds for unbroken solder joints and unmolested paint!

Sounds like the music from Sega Rally

Not true at all. Jazz is all about clarity and articulation. Rock is mostly about attitude. Just because jazz players know the notes, it always sound like something from Rock School.

Was very funny. The allure of playing jazz is always there but the reality is very different, I guess. I enjoy DB but it is hugely impractical.

Daddario Chromes are my favourite. They’re easy enough to bend but have that vintage thump you want.

Paid quickly, stand up guy!

I realised the sound required was (as is suggested above) a percussive style of pizz. I must admit, I struggled a lot at the start, but setting the bass up properly helped. It’s a useful tool to have (although I prefer playing jazz). Gigs done, money in the bank, booked for more. Can’t ask for more then that.

I’ve worked in factories (and my dad used to build them) and these things happen on production lines. The odd missing stamp isn’t much to worry about I wouldn’t have thought.

I did my first ever gig supporting Norman Wattroy as part of Wilco Johnson’s band. He used all my gear and was absolutely lovely to me, a callow youth. Watching him then plan was an education. Absolute monster player and phenomenal stage presence.

We use a booking agent to manage everything. I don’t know if that’s the case for all venues, but I know that many now use them to arrange their live music. Its almost impossible to approach venues “cold” - but since we started gigging, it’s an awful lot easier to pickup gigs. In rural areas, I guess nothing replaces dropping in for a pint and a chat.

If you’re channelling the spirit of Phil, can you ask him how he played Chinatown so quickly and clearly?

But they do . Re-contextualising old tunes is what music is all about - especially jazz. Sinatra reharmonised Yesterday. Is that woke? Wokeness is about not being bigoted, racist, or wilfully offensive. It’s also about being a better person. if you find that offensive, it says more about you..:

Apart from that the song wasn’t written by Thin Lizzy.

I’d consider whether you want the hassle and risk. I refuse to ship basses on eBay as it’s just too risky for me, and time consuming to package up etc. You could be looking at half a days work to sort this.

Smell test. If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. Why not message the seller and ask to take a picture with today’s newspaper (old school way) or some other way to prove ownership. To me, this looks all off.

Second gig just done in a very busy blues pub. Fed back obscenely until I stuffed the F holes with tea towels (never leave the house without them!). Paid £100, so I’m now 57 gigs away from breaking even…

I’d replace the whole set. Check out the ads (err, Sprirocores are good!)

I totally get your point with new music. Personally, I’ll always try and see gigs, and buy merch direct as I’ve been told this is the best way to ensure the band get the most return. When it comes to stuff I’ve bought in multiple formats I have fewer qualms with it.

Did he buy it after playing it? (Genuine question)

Yeah I get that. Perhaps I’ve inhaled enough of the musky smell from old cases not to become intoxicated by it. As an instrument, I can’t see it justifies the premium. As an investment, it’s too illiquid in a fragile market that is (let’s be honest) dominated by men of a certain age. I think your 1971 bass, for example, is the perfect spot. Reasonably priced, great story, 100% genuine, and it’s out playing music a few days after you bought it. But if someone here buys it, I’d happily pay £50 for an hour!