wateroftyne

Deceptive Bends, tho.. what an album. Band name source has since been debunked 🙂

And the intro to this is so contemporary - it doesn’t sound like it was recorded by a bunch of Mancunians in 1977, one of whom wrote ‘No Milk Today’ for Herman’s Hermits, while the other sang ‘A Groovy Kind of Love’ for the Mindbenders. It’s.. mindbending.

I agree. Can’t believe I haven’t heard it before now.

Somehow, over the last half a century, 10cc have escaped my attention. Of course I was aware of them, and some of their tunes, but it's only the last few weeks I've realised what a rich seam they are / were. Wonderful writing, arranging, performances, lyrics and artwork. Feel The Benefit is the soundtrack to my life at the mo, and it even has a bass solo around the 9:20 mark. Graham Gouldman is a hell of a player.

Yep, it's a shame. But - these things happen. The real test is how they're resolved, so we wait and wonder.

Prepare to be disappointed in your assessment…

Some people are easily pleased, I guess.

TBH I would have waited for it all to be resolved (or not) before posting about it, as that’s the true test of a business’ mettle, but of course the OP can deal as they see fit.

It sounds like you could tell us if that’s the case.

I’ve had a few custom models that have been pristine too, which makes it all the sadder to hear when it goes wrong. I had my latest spec all worked out and ready to pull the trigger, but this has made me reconsider.

I've been giving this some thought, and I'm now not sure I'd go if they come to the UK... mainly 'cos I doubt I could justify the cost.

Looks like MIM parts.. but on a US bass..?

Every now now and then the QC with this particular builder seems to miss the mark... it's a shame, 'cos they make some beautiful instruments.

They don’t own their catalogue. How the SW mix of Kings is marketed isn’t really their decision.