Beedster

I'm liking playing with my thumb these days, something I started doing when trying to emulate the feel of a double bass albeit on an electric. I find it slows me down, simplifies what I'm trying to do, makes me more attentive especially to the drummist, and at times produces a tone I can't get using any other method. Of course, this opens a whole new can of worms as to the correct placement of my fingers 👍

Suspect you play to a better class of audience than me Steve 👍

Most expensive new bass I've bought was a 2007 Modulus Flea at around £1700 at the time IIRC 👍

Well, mine arrived damaged (although it could just be a bad day at the factory, it's hard to tell); not sure what that says about how much good it would be in an aircraft hold. It's otherwise an impressive piece of kit, so all going well i'm getting a replacement although currently the retailer in question is out of stock.... One thing that was noticeable is that a standard Fender Bass only just fits length-wise, initially I thought they'd sent me the guitar version. It's a very good/tight fit for sure, but as @Steve Browning said, it's not an easy in and out so perhaps not great on stage unless there's serious risk of damage. Having said this I've played a couple of gigs - mostly functions - where I'd certainly have put up with the hassle to keep the basses away from the "This your's mate, nice, can I have a go...?" punters

Always a bad time of year, but doesn't make it any easier. RIP

Apologies, misread thread, it was a used electric bass (custom colour LPB '64 Precision, MOB). A life defining moment in some respects, a big lesson in economics and the vintage gear market in others. I partly blame @Happy Jack

£8k. I know because I did. Would I do it again…🤔

Loving this 👍

Part of my history also, listening to White Punks on Dope in his memory 😕

Post Of The Year BTW 👍

Contender for POTY 😀🤔👍

Word 👍

And apparently headless Bongos are cool also, as you say, every day is a school day 😀

That’s more than a bad day on the Fodera production line 🤔

Yep, positioning machines is not something to be done in a rush 👍

Sure it’s fine, might even be a huge improvement on the original, but I suspect any buyer would want to know a few whys. Why did you do it, why is it better than the original, and why are you now selling it?

So why sell the bass you created for yourself?

Time will tell 👍

What I don’t get from the listing is why do it and what has been improved?

A personalised customisation is OK, but then selling that for more than the original bass would sell for used certainly invites comment. Might be a huge improvement, but it will not be an easy sell on if not

flip me he wants £2k