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Never Ending Story - Limahl

It was hearing a Serek that sent me down the short scale, rabbit hole.

Night in my Veins - The Pretenders

Come Together - The Who

When a Blind Man Cries - Deep Purple

Time is Tight(s) - Booker T

Sorry to burst your bubble, Martin has always been friendly and chatty with me also, even though he might just be passing through the shop whilst you’re served by someone else. I’ve never found him pushy (or any of the staff for that matter) and always seems eager to help. I was once trying out numerous basses and I felt one needed a truss Rod adjustment. There was no, “I’ll do it in a minute,” or, “Why do you want that done?” he just did it straight away, with no complaint. I bought that bass.

Six Blade Knife - Dire Straits

This was also my concern about actually getting one, although I only just scrape 6’. However, have done some measuring and cloning using a photo processing app, I think I can just about get away with it. Having said that, it’d probably just be for home use.

Ah, that oft asked question that opens the wounds caused by seller’s regret. At a guess, I’m going to go with a combination of GAS, ennui & the grass being greener, or a new band.

Red Sails in the Sunset - Fats Domino

Puns? So soon? Frankly, I’m disappointed.

When I first starting looking at short scales at GG in Epsom, the guy I was dealing with said he had an old Musicmaster that he used for recording and that it was great.

Running Wild - Roxy

Quality post there @Mudpup and a lovely looking bass. I had one of the original SUBs too and bought a full fat ‘Ray (untried from eBay) on the strength of that. A lovely thing to be sure, but not in the same league tonally as the SUB. I later had a ‘Ray5 and used to run that in series, as that was my preferred setting. My Maruszczyk ‘Ray-a-like is always running in series too, it’s a lovely tone. Enjoy your new toy.

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All Stood Still - Ultravox

Truth, especially basses of particular vintages.

Heart of the Sunrise -Yes

I played a couple when I was trying out new ones last year. Both vintage ones were like boat anchors (which might help with on the knee balance) and didn't feel like vintage instruments particularly (I've owned a '63 P in the past and that had a certain something), they weren't anything special. Of course this was just 2 that might've been poor examples.

Well, a subtle sheen then. Bring it on.

Back in the Saddle - Aerosmith

Mmm, bring on the glossy finish.

On The Road Again - Willy Nelson

Started Out With Nothin’ - Seasick Steve