SteveXFR

After getting no response from people selling a Sadowsky Metro and lovely 1984 Tokai Sound, I spotted a MIM Fender Player II which I don't think has been played, its still got the cellophane on the pickups, tuners, pickguard and control plate and its £250 less than rrp sp I bought it.

@d-basser I saw them at Arctangent last year. Amazing band. Gnosis is one of my favourite albums at the moment.

A few lessons is definitely worthwhile. Sometimes you don't know you're doing it wrong or doing it the hard way until someone else points it out.

I had a P bass with GZR pickups and they did sound really good. Still very much a recognisable p bass sound but more aggressive.

A local punk show last night. Subhumans with Blunders and Virus supporting. The venue was packed, it sold out in advance. All three bands were extremely good. Blunders were the highlight for me, they've really got some groove

Accidental post. Apologies for my incompetence

The advert says collection only

Learn some songs of a different style to your usual taste. I'm a metal head but learnt a lot from a bit of blues and pop. Rhythm and timing are more important than any other complexity. Try some REM, Mike Mills was really creative with rhythm and I found their songs a real challenge.

The Fernandes is appealing but the 6 hour round trip to collect is a bit much.

I can't find any under £750

I had a couple Mexican p basses and like you said, it's a not at all inspired or original choice but they're good solid instruments, they work and they'll probably survive until the heat death of the universe or maybe a clumsy music student at university with loads of gigs.

I bought it like new but second hand so couldn't return it. Did Herbie Flowers have a highly skilled tech who can make anything play nicely?

I'm looking but they're all a bit out of budget

I'd probably avoid Squier after the P bass I had which was just never nice to play and wouldn't stay in tune.

That may be pushing the boat out a bit far.

I'm looking at buying XFR Jr a new bass for Xmas since she's getting more and more awesome and the old Peavey International struggles to cut through anything. Other than the obvious Fender MIM Jazz, what should I look out for used around £500 -£600? Jazz style neck is essential. Ideally passive. Durable enough for daily use and loads of gigs

Chelsea Wolfe in Bristol last night. Very dark and atmospheric. Incredible vocals, very creative. One of the most impressive dynamic drummers I've seen, from barely there quiet to brutal, punch in the face loud. During the solo acoustic song, she had an amazing lighting effect I've never seen before which looked like a 3d smoke & light vortex going back in to a black hole. Very cool.

Diarrhoea - The Eggs

Sit Down - James The singer in James is a surprisingly unpleasant person.

Die Monster Die - Misfits

Not quite post metal but close enough. I love a bit of Elephant Tree. I'm loving the new album. Incredible bass tones. https://tidal.com/album/364497479?u

Friday night I'm going to the Marble Factory in Bristol to see Chelsea Wolfe. If you're not familiar with her, have a listen.

Smasher / Devourer - Fear Factory

The Wizard - Black Sabbath