Steve Browning

Filling and redrilling? I thought that was what matchsticks were for!!

I am too conscious of the damage I could do by getting it wrong (however easy others find it).

So that's two things we disagree about then. 🙂

Impressive. I guess you are capable of designing and building all your own amps and loudspeakers?

I have always shied away from doing anything (lack of confidence) but I invested in the Fender Bass Haynes Manual and that enabled me to tackle things. I have used a tech on a couple of occasions since, but certainly tackle things I didn't used to.

Yes. This was in the basement of the Ecuadorian Embassy. 🙂

Mine hasn't, no. John Deacon on Queen 2 from the moment I heard it, to now.

Now you say that ...

Only sit for our acoustic gigs. I usually perch nonchalantly on the amp!

Mind you, at least there's no more kicking myself for missing out on a great looking bitsa.

I'm going to have to wait for the report before I can comment. 🙂

Mainly two basses. They were sold to finance life in general, and they were a bit uncomfortable to play over a period of time (sharp edges cutting into my forearm). 1953 Precision - #0189. 1966 Slab Precision - #137800.

You need to join forces with Bob.

We could be the first band to split up for grammatical differences. 🙂

Do you know I've never heard that before.

There is a guitarist in the midlands by the name Steve Browning. Close to me here is a soundman called Steve Browning. If I can find a drummer with the same name we're set up and ready to go!!

Well, if Sade need a bass player - I'm in.

Usually the carrier will pay that and seek reimbursement before they deliver it.

Squier Classic Vibe Pbass as a spare. If you want a change then Sterling SUB Stingray (but fit a Retrovibe Stinger as it's a brilliant pre-amp). All within budget.

I found this bass almost 40 years ago and it has been my number 1 bass ever since. I don't gig it too much now, but I do occasionally (always for recording). It is light, resonant, the neck is beautifully worn and smooth and it sounds absolutely right for everything I play (or want to). It isn't everyone's cup of tea, but it's been perfect for me since the day I first picked it up.

John Deacon on early Queen stuff. Bohemian Rhapsody is flats.

That's very odd indeed. Hard to think of anything used in the construction/finishing of a new bass that would look like that.

I actually have both. I have a tuner in the amp rack and one on the board. The board just has a switcher on it and I don't need it for every gig so the duplication is occasional.

How about (in a deep voice) - "a new bass for me, some man juice for you". It could work. 🙂