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No, although he did too and probably more high profile. Dylan came to a few Clash shows and, Mick Jones aside, Paul Simonon actually played on Dylan's dreadful 1988 Down in the Groove LP too.

For me it isn't pride, it's just stating that I haven't particularly kept up. I was never really one to follow the latest fashions but more of a statement than a celebration of my ignorance. I would also suggest that whilst it is sad to see musicians being ignorant of modern music, there is something sadder when you get older people trying to be "down wiv da kids". My eldest was laughing at me with my wife the other day because I had said I liked an act but wouldn't buy it... his point was "who buys music these days? ANy response from me is simply me being comfortable with myself and where I am at this stage in life.

Looking at the headstock in that photo, it's actually a rack tom for starters!

It hasn't hit my radar in years. Is it still Sam Fox and Mick Fleetwood?

Bob Dylan co-wrote Waiting for the Morning Light with Kiss bassist Gene Simmons (on Simmon's 2nd solo album). Dylan also had Mick Jones from the Clash in his touring band at one point.

I'm assuming you just did a small surface area initially rather than the whole pickup? Duct tape and patience would should get you back on track.

A tip for the OP - Very light surface rust can be removed by gently rubbing the screw head (or other chrome part) with a dry brillo pad.

Gene Simmons too. Sid Vicious released "Sid Sings" but I think that was debateable on many levels!

Ironically I only got poor service and condescension when I did look like I'd fallen out of Guns 'N' Roses.

The worst for me is the snidey, disinterested and condescending attitude often offset with someone slapping the bass that I've asked to try for ages before handing it to me. Thankfully what was a constant in my teens and early 20s never happens now I am middle aged.

Very cool. Sounds like a decent gig to land

I've done it. I was still sort of enjoying it, just not as much as I used to. I had nothing new to go to but was involved in other bands. That one was earning a fair bit through the band I left but I haven't regretted it and I still look back fondly on the time I was in that band. So for me it was the right decision and we all stayed friends.

If they are going to be like that I'd have flipped to Bb for the solo, just to make him look bad!

I'm another one seeing The Damned on tour, but for me it's Bristol. As much as I love Elvis and the Stones I try and keep up with some of these younger groups!

I've had two and I regret selling both (the only basses I do miss!). The Squier version is also really good (the reason why I sold no. 2) and was actually my main player for years. I can't imagine me not owning a 3rd Fender one before the end of time.

At the risk of lowering the tone, I'm seeing the Dead Boys in Birmingham on Friday

Headless basses or anything pretty much 80s to modern that doesn't have retro stylings. I'm a bit of a traditionalist when it comes to instruments.

I think if Andy McCoy was in my band, I probably wouldn't be looking to invite my parents to see a show Absolutely

My humble board is now starting to become outgrown. I think I'm a fair way from catching up with some of you guys though.

I'll also add Ivan Krahl (Patti Smith Group), Fred Smith (Television), Richard Hell & Tina Weymouth (Talking Heads). Great thread btw.

I'm currently reading his most excellent autobiography. I saw him back in '91 with Cheap and Nasty. Seeing him in a couple of weeks as he's back with The Damned. I'll add Tony James just for looking so cool in Generation X.

The Retrovibe is that price anyway so by sticking a Fender logo incorrectly on it, I have to wonder what the point is?! http://www.retrovibe.co.uk/custom/django.html

Another useless bit of Ruts trivia but guitarist Paul Fox played drums for me a few times in a jam band I was in circa 2007, just before he died. He got up and did Babylon's Burning, flicking everything to full on a 40w Fender tube amp - it was the loudest most punk rock I ever saw.

In the 80s I remember seeing Jack Dee on TV doing a sketch about artists we like. He said "Just because I love the new Pogues CD doesn't mean I want them coming around my house".