BlueMoon

I didn't see many references to Burns basses, although they have been remanufactured for longer than the original company was in existence. Here's my first "real" bass. I've had it since 1974 when it was already10 years old (Nov 64). Beaten up and crusty (or is that mojo?) I sometimes have to nurse the truss rod (a funky geared version with a special adjusting key), but find that she seems happy with low tension flexible flats. For that classic Serge Gainsbough/Jane Birkin sound played with a plectrum (pick) close to the neck pu.....you can't beat it.

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Thanks Ped. No....but we do have some great beers. Imagine living close to Stella Artois and Hoegaarden and you get the picture. The Moon in my username BlueMoon is the bass.

Hello fellow bassists, Another lurker who has finally joined BC and adding to its international audience. Based here in Leuven, Belgium I play in a couple of local cover bands and enjoy music at a hobby level. I've been at it a few years with notable gaps for family etc, but am now back and enjoying the community. My first bass was a 1964 Burns Jazz (still have it) and I have added a few more axes (too many....tell me!!) and other gear over the years (4 and 5 stringers, fretted, fretless, EUB and acoustic double bass). My main "go-to" bass currently is a 4 string 90's Moon from Japan. Aside from checking out the various forums on BC I am looking forward to sharing my experiences (good and bad) and helping others if and when I can. All the best!!