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TBH, I think @cetera is propping up the Spector business!

...whereas I think of her as playing a Mustang.

Mine...

OK - just not really ubiquitous though and I've not heard (of) a couple of those bands anyway. Is Tame Impala a person or a band? As per my previous comment, I'm not saying they're bad instruments, but the numbers starkly say they're not inspirational must-have choices.

Well, there are people there who have played Hofners at some point, but I don't associate them with those instruments. Of course, they're not bad instruments; I've played one and was surprised at how good it was (but I didn't buy it).

I've heard of Tina Weymouth, but I thought she played a Mustang.

Well, I guess you can only sell so many Beatles basses.

I have done it before, but it didn't make any improvement.

So, I watched the 1st episode (I think there are a couple more?). It was from Hooky's perspective, which was someone who started in the mid-70s and thought punk was great musicianship. Love Will Tear Us Apart is of it's time; if only Jumpin' Jack Flash hadn't stolen the bass line.

Poopy.

We're getting a separate room for you!

I stopped going to TalkBass after they trashed their UI.

I occasionally check out a post, but I don't think I've ever managed to watch one all the way through.

Yep - the Wal doesn't sound so great.

I really like dropping in there and having a chat, but his asking prices are typically about double what I'd consider top-end.

I posted a pic of it in the FB Rickenfakers group back in August; it wasn't cheap.

...and that someone is certainly not me! 🙂

Well, if you buy off Aliexpress you do have to keep your wits about you and I certainly don't believe the branded products for sale there are genuine. However, with eBay you pay a buyer's premium (sorry, "Protection Fee"); I'd raise a dispute, citing them bein fake/not as described. Similarly, if you buy something on Amazon and a fake turns up then there's recourse by contacting their CS via chat/callback. As for Hercules wall hangers, I think there were issues with them a while back and I wouldn't have them anyway. That said, they are often used in shops.

I’ve seen Guy Pratt with his Spector. And his pink Fender.

But he said that the Rickenbacker is the best bass.

So, is relicing one equivalent to scratching your ass?

Sounds perfectly rational to me. Oh, and bloody "influencers"!

I sometimes respond with "I don't know, so I'll just sod off then!".

Curious. Did you get my reply to your dm? I just added @cetera to that conversation.