tubbybloke68

Fantastic basses, my one I’ve had new since ‘85 may be a bit battered now but she’s still a beaut! Think the necks did vary from year to year as mine has a very narrow (to me anyway) and shallow neck. I did have a later version for a while, think last year of production , smaller body shape which morfed into what they called the ‘bean bass’ because of the body shape but the neck was very different, much chunkier and unfortunately not to my liking. The quality of these basses whatever model/year you may have is undeniable though.And don’t they just look gorgeous! Enjoy x

The old original MIJ jobs are bloody fantastic, a nice decision to have to make! Enjoy. I’ve tried newer yammys but they’re just lacking something if you ask me 🤔x

Great fun NYE job , officially my first gig as a full member, been depping for them over the last year here and there . Storrington West Sussex . Appy new year folks!

Great first show of two this weekend at the lovely Trading Boundaries venue in East Sussex, fairly local for us. Roy and Rob the sound guys are great and always do us proud. Fantastic sound out the GB Spitfire /puma/LFsys Monza set up. Very receptive audience as always, nice not to have to break everything down, just take my basses home . Looking forward to tonight’s one now . Happy Christmas everyone! Xx😊

Acquired two basses this year, early in January a Goodfellow spitfire 5, and then in the spring time a Yammy trb5 mk1 slapcut job . Both completely different but I’m really enjoying that, and it’s a privilege to be the lastest custodian of them x

Just back from our gig at The Stables, Milton Keynes. We always sell out, such a special venue, wonderful staff (mostly volunteers) and such an appreciative audience. Took the Smithy up for a blast as I’ve been reacquainting myself with her lately. Fantastic! A guy last year unbelievably donated £1000 to our homeless charity we collect for, and blow me he done exactly the same last night!! Incredibly humbling peoples generosity, it really is! Great night as usual up there x 😊

You want ergonomic?get a Ken Smith if you can. X

I have two Monzas but often use just one, they are extremely capable units and every time I’m lugging out after a rehearsal/gig I’m pretty sure I made the right choice over the Monaco…. though it doesn’t stop me wanting one! I have versatility now when needed. I doubt very much you’ll be disappointed . Go for it! X

Oooo liking the headstock too, sort of reminds me of that friendly old horse we’ve all met whilst out walking int‘countryside who plods over to ya and sticks his head over the fence and tries to nibble ya hand off ….. or am i just losing it? 🤣x

I’m so sorry to hear this for you Greg, not much help i know but i can only offer you my sincerest best wishes for the future mate. Hope treatments go as best as possible for you. Bless you mate x

Well to be honest from my perspective anyway it was a joke ! Of course I don’t ‘hate’ him! I’ve never met the bloke! Just have always found his voice irritating. But! As others have said musically speaking the smiths had some great moments.

Morning! Everyone is entitled to their opinion, just some are more vocal about it than others., which is fine in itself as long as they don’t try to ‘ram it down my throat’ so to speak. Personally I’ve yet to find any type of P bass that remotely interested me but hey ho! I appreciate that they’re probably the most widely used bass ever! As regards Morissey well….🤣x

My stingray neck needs adjustment quite often, it’s roasted (pretty sure anyway) . It’s one of the later ones, charcoal sparkle, yet my USA Sterling is very stable and a fair bit older. They’re both stored in the same room in the house too. X