Cosmo Valdemar

Release, Release I reckon.

It even says 'authentic' on the scratchplate.

I think the new shape actually suits the whole Dingwall vibe a bit better than the original.

I've just received Tony's Bass Synth Wah. All boxes ticked - great comms, good packing and quick delivery. Happy times!

... due to circumstances beyond their control. Gibson by any chance? It's been replaced by a tweaked model. https://dingwallguitars.com/d-series

Why "don't do it"?

Ibanez have done something similar I think. Not sure about G&L.

Do Sire make version of the Bass VI?

I owned a Squier Bass VI briefly. A great little bass but the nut seemed to be made of nougat so that needed replacing. The stock strings are a bit nasty but that's to be expected. A lot of people say the bridge isn't up to the job and deserves an upgrade to the Staytrem.

Probably an NS 2000/5. They're almost always listed as Legends in ads. I think they are better than Legends so there are sometimes bargains to be found!

I would hazard a guess that it isn't a Legend.

What strings?

Excellent! I can't wait to hear it with the Gibson. I expect it will be wonderful.

I think it was his signature model... Edit: after looking at the SG website, maybe not.

I am now the proud owner of Charlie's Green Russian Muff, and I can honestly say I've never had a bigger bottom. Pedal just as described and very well packed. Cheers Charlie!

The 100 Club in November.

BEAUTIFUL. My good friend's band is supporting you soon so I might get to hear it in action...

There may be some neck dive, but as the whole bass is so light it's really not an issue. I've certainly never noticed it. The string spacing is very tight and it's too fiddly for me to play fingerstyle, but I'm happy with a plectrum and my basses tend to dictate how I play them - with the Hofner I use a plectrum all the time. It just works better for me. Another thing to remember is that these Hofners don't have normal strap buttons, but instead use a bizarre dog lead-style clasp. They come with a strap but you don't have many other options.

I saw a bit of the Charlatans' set and the bass was surprisingly audible! But bloody hell, they were terrible.

I've got one on the way as we speak!

The Fuzzster is a great pedal, but it won't get you a Lemmy-style tone. A fuzz pedal isn't really the right pedal if you're after that sound.

They were Hofner branded. The D and G strings had a bit more presence than the E and A at first but they have evened out now.

It was years ago now but I had no trouble whatsoever when I changed the strings. I didn't even need to tweak the neck. I'm playing the bass a lot these days as my band rehearses in a very small room, for financial reasons. My Thunderbird struggles to fit in the room. That said, the Hofner really does sound wonderful, and has such a happy tone to it.

Wow.

Whitfield Crane's brief time with Life Of Agony. I still shudder at the memory.