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[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1469462711' post='3098505'] Not [i]Ron [/i]Wood?? [/quote] Or Woody from the Bay City Rollers....!

Reminds me of that ZZ Top song - 'Woke Up With Wood'!

Great to see a new Fender that isn't a P or J. Do like the look of these - nice score - enjoy!

[quote name='HowieBass' timestamp='1468057658' post='3088317'] "People used to look at me like I was crazy!" and now they only look 'cos of the new weird hairdo... [/quote] That was I thought, too! Good shout!

I'm really keen to see Stanley Clarke's hair now. I know he's a bass genius, but show us the barnet!

I think it looks terrible, local pub band with stands. Why on earth would you need a reference point for 'Mustang Sally'?

Sold Steve a truss rod tool for his US bass....! What can I add? True gents to deal with - instant payment, friendly comms...a credit to BC. Thanks again Steve!

Sold some strings to Ian. What can I add? Instant payment, very friendly comms....a true BC gent that you can deal with in 100% confidence. Thanks Ian!

Wowzers! Not so much wash 'n' go, more wash 'n' it miraculously grew back a different texture!

I have a 2 bass max...works (quite) well!

Blackmore's barnet is astounding - he's 71....I reckon there's a few horses missing their manes somewhere....! Highway Star here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wl0ul5MFO00

[quote name='gs_triumph' timestamp='1467321381' post='3082896'] There is always the pay with paypal. Collect. Claim not item not received scam [/quote] ^^^This^^^. I sold a bass the other week through eBay. Have done before, no problem. Although my own terms ask for zero feedbackers to contact me first, one bid (and he was the only bidder) right at the end. Item won. Sent messages, invoices, etc. - no response. Received one after around 3 days 'sorry, will sort payment first thing tomorrow ASAP'. You guess it, never paid. So after 7 days, I could finally get my fees back - and the action against him? Nothing from eBay, nothing I can do. Reason for my post was that during the 7 days, I researched countless scams which take place, as I was sure my buyer was plotting all sorts. The Paypal then collect scam seems particularly common, too. After years of selling various musical bits through eBay, I've sworn never again. I would have BC'd it, but it's on the 'banned' list!

Rickenbacker 4004 some years back. Couldn't find one over here, so imported it from the US. Must have been about £1600/£1700 after all the fees and taxes. We didn't bond, and I sold it a few months on for around £1100. Ouch indeed.....

I've had my style described as 'upfront' and a mention of how I fill the space. Probably mean I'm just too loud!

We've had 8 drummers over the last 4 years, and plenty of deps and temps. The worrying aspect is that two of them looked a bit like The Yorkshire Ripper. The last one could have been his brother. New drummer doesn't appear to resemble any serial killers so far, so that's a plus point in my book.

Shocking! I think 'Drama' had been their best since 'Relayer', and for me, their last album I could like. Some great stuff on there, it's a shame the line-up didn't go on for a little longer.

A true game-changer in the world of electric bass. That initial period remains bass-gold.

I'd dive in with any massive collection of Trojan dub - there's lots available. From there - 'Super Ape' from Lee Perry, and 'Heart Of The Congos' by The Congos. King Tubby is my main man, there's tons from him. That should get you started! For me, I've always loved the period from Rocksteady up to the late '70s...the dancehall era kind of kills it for me. There's so much that was single-based as well, so there's loads of brilliant compilations to get in to. There's also great book - 'Bass Culture' by Lloyd Bradley - really good read. Happy hunting!

[quote name='HowieBass' timestamp='1466853069' post='3079346'] more like a Zzzzzz Top [/quote] That tickled me!

I've bought a couple of basses and other bits from BD in the past. Been watching this thread, and debating whether to share my tale or not. Wanted to sell a bass last year, and arranged a commission sale through the shop. Told I could get it back at any time, just pay the return postage. Fine. I left it in the shop for quite some time - it was priced too high IMHO - and wasn't shifting. Asked about getting it back, but was reassured enough to leave it for longer, which I did. Anyway, more time goes on, and I spoke to Mark about reducing the price, which he never did after I asked him to. Upshot was, I eventually rang the shop and asked for the bass to be returned. Chap I spoke to was great, no problem, and we began to arrange details. However, with the chap in mid-flow, Mark grabs the phone and begins to give me a rather angry telling off for wanting my bass back! How I was wrong, unethical, etc. This was after no interest, and a reluctance/refusal to reduce the price. Even his employee seemed a bit shocked. After what I've read here, I wasn't too surprised - but sadly, after previous successful purchases, it left a rather sour taste - and I would now shop elsewhere.