BlueMoon

Not anymore! Thanks @wayneyboy, this baby has just joined my stable. A few beauty shots 😃

He comes across as unassuming and quite humble. Genius!!

Not rolls of paper that serve a more basic function? If they were, you'd be a very popular chap right now 👍.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wal-MkI-fretless-4-strng-bass-Mahogany-core-wWenge/264673901302?hash=item3d9fcb3af6:g:znwAAOSwhpledMHz

Current bid is £37........go figure.

Firewood. Sorry.

On my 2005 Stingray, when the battery went down it first sounded like a motorbike going at 60 mph in the next street, then farted out on switch off/back on.

Not quite on topic, but I'll give it a go. I was at a urinal once. A small guy steps up beside me; I see the top of his long curly hair, long fur-type coat. He was humming away to himself. We both get on with it..........looking ahead, at our feet etc., as you do. At the wash basins (yes, I do wash my hands), I look in the mirror, adjust my view slightly downward, and there was Leo Sayer. He was playing at the uni that night. Just a regular guy. Must have been around 1975 or thereabouts.

Hi Ronald, Welcome to the club. I'm with @Reggaebass. Preserve what you need to be able to play it, but cherish the memories of what your dad has passed on to you!! Best of luck.

Wow.........Some folks are really low! That's a real eye-opener if you are basically trusting or don't have much experience of the dodges and scams some people get up to.

In and around 1976, I was having a quiet drink one evening in a local country pub in Cranleigh (Surrey).............and in walk two unassuming chaps, both with acoustic guitars. The barman tips them the nod and seems to know what the'll want to drink. They set up two stools in a corner and proceed to give an impromtu acoustic concert for the locals. Guess who?? Ronnie Lane and Eric Clapton. Gobsmacked or what !!!!!!

Sometimes the job description doesn't match the reality though. 😷 Bioinformatics sounds intriguing to me!!

I only recently learnt this rhyming slang ("Desmond Tutu"; 2:2)..........it takes a while to get to continental Europe.😀 @Geek99 Congrats on your degree and for having slogged through night school to achieve it. Respect!

Is that the same as, or different from, architectural conservation? Sorry for the numpty question, but the term is new to me.

@dannymaddock : I am impressed that you are placing these issues so highly in your new business endeavour. Thank you!! Over the years I have purchased and sold on a few basses, mostly pre-owned, that had so called exotic wood facings. Almost all had mahogany cores. The exotic wood facings were aesthetic touches from my perspective. Until recently, I wouldn't have given a fig about sourcing, scarcity etc. If it was the bass of my dreams, and I could afford it, I'd have it. If commissioning a new bass today I would be asking more questions about sourcing, sustainability etc.......and looking for evidence, not just words. Not easy, especially for SME outfits. However, repuations are built on more than certificates though. I see lots of FSC stickers on DIY wood these days.............and I am not so sure how reassuring that is. I see that several big-name brands have switched sourcing to minimise/avoid issues when CITES came in. I also see that some (eg Höfner) have used sustainable materials and are making a big play about it. Good for them........but have never tried or compared any of such basses. So in summary, second-hand basses less important..............newly built bass to my specs, quite important. You're on the right track. Good luck.

Occupational Health Physician (workplace doctor). Now retired. Resident band expert on tinnitus, RSI, back-ache etc.........you name it. In my current band we have a wide selection of ailments that still keep me busy.

I'm neutral, given my location..............but how long until this gravitates to the "B" word!!😭

Good score!!

I think that's called.........marketing!!! I won't be getting one, that's for sure.

Ironic- huh 😀

That is indeed a lovely birdseye neck (and bass)! Sorry, can't help with a recommendation but I can well undestand you wanting to get it back to spot on. Good luck in your search.

All the very best in the coming weeks! Nailing anything Chris Squire recorded will be a great start 👍

Apparently, real Ric ones have a tendency to crack or fail around the feet of the case. I guess it might be common with similar ABS cases although I personally haven't seen it.

Sounds like a good call. Do keep us posted.