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And any decent shop will be happy to help as, if you have a positive experience and don’t feel ripped off, you’ll be back again & again & again… A trip to Bass Direct (no, it’s not all high priced exotica, there are a decent bunch of sub £400 basses, albeit not MM types) or Guitar Guitar in Birmingham will be well worth it.

It doesn’t really matter that you can’t play much right now, you know what feels comfy and is aesthetically appealing. These 2 things are the most important for your first bass, you’ve got to want to pick it up and if it doesn’t appeal to your eye and feels ‘wrong’, you won’t play it and that defeats the point. Set your budget, go to a retailer, play a bunch of basses in your price range and go home with the one that feels and looks right. Will this be your forever bass? Unlikely, but you’ve got to start somewhere.

I’d hadn’t had a duff bass string in 25 years or so, then I had 2 in fairly quick succession. Glad you got this sorted.

Can’t Keep It In - Cat Stevens

Roundabout - Yes

Donald, Where’s Your Troosers? - Andy Stewart

Enter Sandalman - Metallica

Slipper Sliding Away - Paul Simon

Cat Scratch Fever - The Amboy Dukes

Top knowledge there, Steve!

I am reminded of The Hitchhiker’s Guide… You just won't believe how vastly, hugely, mind-bogglingly big it is. I mean, you may think it's a long way down the road to the chemist's, but that's just peanuts compared to London. All joking aside, Greater London is fricking huge and South London (born & bred there) is a particular PITA to get around.

Combined with the added frisson of being able to alter the construction of your fingers. 😳😖

On The Road Again - Willy Nelson

The Crossing is one of my absolute favourite albums to come out of the ‘80s. I still feel sad when I think about Stuart, same for Chris Cornell.

Don’t Fear The Reaper - Blue Oyster Cult

I’m Alice - Alice Cooper

Violin and glam? There is precedent...

Tungsten hexafluoride is best for heavy metal.

Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters - Elton John

Tone air, it's the newest thing.

Go Vest (very appropriate for their We Close Our Eyes video).

Sticking it on the fridge at the end was very amusing. However, as mentioned above, totally bonkers.

Dean Town - Vulfpek