Rich

XTC's "Black Sea" -- another of those "christ I haven't listened to this for [i]years[/i]" gems. Wonderful..!

I can't believe that you're even contemplating a DIY spray-can refinish a} without stripping the parts first and b} on an Alembic of all things. But each to their own, it's your bass and your decision. If you go for it, I really hope it works out for you.

[quote name='Kex' timestamp='1461681769' post='3036700'] I can feel a trip to B&Q coming on [/quote] I'm hoping that you're kidding.

What's the bass?

Just out of interest, I've weighed mine. Wal Pro 2E - 9lbs 12oz (amazed at this, it feels a lot more when I'm wearing it) Bitsa P bass - 9lbs 9oz (as per Wal, it feels a lot more after a couple of hours!) Sire V7 5-string - 9lbs 7oz Shuker custom 5-string - 8lbs 14oz Yamaha RBX765A - 7lbs 15oz OLP Ray - 8lbs 12oz Ibanez BTB 6-string - 9lbs 12oz Tanglewood acoustic bass - 5lbs 9oz

There's nothing simple about any refinish, least of all black. The slightest blemish will stick out like a sore thumb. You get what you pay for.

[quote name='Twincam' timestamp='1461626177' post='3036337'] No this is German Vith mein superior class D technologie I vill show zie whole world mein Heftenschlowisden! [/quote] It's actually "Viz mein zuperior" and "ze whole vurld", as any Teutonic stereotype will readily tell you.

[quote name='hubrad' timestamp='1461622030' post='3036298'] I'm a member of Archers Appreciation FB group re the radio series. Swearing is quite tolerable to most of the group. I think even our illustrious leader has been known to lapse into the vernacular occasionally! [/quote] I expect 98% of the swearing is aimed at Rob Titchener and/or the editor

[quote name='gapiro' timestamp='1461600063' post='3036019'] Thats german you fool! [/quote] You can turn it into French by simply adding "ow you say" before "eft".

Pretty much my last contribution to TB was on a thread about celebrities who play musical instruments. I mentioned that Tony Blair (who was PM at the time) played guitar at one time. That was all -- but it was enough to earn me a public bollocking for supposedly contravening their 'no politics' rule..!

So many to choose from. These will do for starters. [media]http://youtu.be/T8qoTE5AULM[/media] [media]http://youtu.be/ekcc2L9E_hc[/media]

[quote name='DarkHeart' timestamp='1460822049' post='3029106'] This is my bitsa, I started off as wanting a cheap jazz ended up with Wizard 84`s, Hipshot bridge, Fender tuners and a John East preamp off Neil Murray! I can honestly say I will never part with it. It needs a better plate though. [URL=http://s80.photobucket.com/user/jeffhop/media/P1060159_zpsushuvhon.jpg.html][IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j186/jeffhop/P1060159_zpsushuvhon.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [/quote] If you're after a darker tort, could I work in a cheeky plug for the one I'm selling? http://basschat.co.uk/topic/283339-jazz-bass-parts/page__view__findpost__p__3029905

This is my bitsa P. A solid no-name body with a Squier Jazz neck, Wilko pickup and EMG 2 band eq. And a slightly incorrect decal The decal isn't an issue as I won't be selling it -- as has been said by others, it's worth tuppence-ha'penny to anyone except me really.

IIRC Bunny Brunel uses piccolo tuning on his hex-equipped basses.

Ohh yes, an absolute cracker that. [quote name='White Cloud' timestamp='1461001489' post='3030550'] Lovely bass, Ibanez are on point right now. [/quote]Ain't that the truth. The SRF705 Portamento is the best off-the-peg fretless I've ever played. Bah. GAS.

[quote name='leschirons' timestamp='1461337308' post='3033847'] I believe the threat wasn't over the music but the use of the word Eagles in the band name. They didn't have to pay any money out in the end. I was told it was Don Henley who instigated it. [/quote] Presumably he'll be having a word with the Eagles Of Death Metal too then

[quote name='Muzz' timestamp='1461327024' post='3033706'] A pub I gig at now and again has reworked their menu as a tribute: The lamb koftas in a wrap are now Prince Of Persia The Southern fried chicken brioche is When Doves Fry The shared platter is Party Like It's ...£19.99 The 12oz rump steak is The Most Beautiful Grill In The World and the vegetarian special is Little Red Courgette [/quote] Brilliant

He died on 14th April last year.

[quote name='BottomE' timestamp='1461267272' post='3033215'] Alternatively, you could do a show on Inner City Sumo. [/quote] Or Monkey Tennis.

The credits on his early albums say it all about the man's incredible talent: "All songs produced, arranged, composed and performed by Prince". I'm utterly knocked for six by this. His music is a large part of the soundtrack to my younger days... seeing Purple Rain at the flicks several times, buying the vinyl album and taping it for the car and then wearing that tape out... listening to Dirty Mind in my bedroom at home and hoping my mum wouldn't be able to hear what the lyrics were... watching Lovesexy 88 on the telly, openmouthed at the spectacle of it all. I never had a chance to see that spectacle for myself -- always hoped I would one day, but now it's gone forever. Heartbroken.

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1461190804' post='3032402'] I also say anyone standing verticle playing an electric bass guitar in a rock band has been influenced by McCartney at some level whether they know it or not. Even if they've never heard of Paul McCartney.That's my take on it. [/quote] Yes we know that's your take on it, we've heard it a million times and we are NOT going down that road again. Any attempts to restart that argument, by anyone, will be removed. Also: *Rainey *Kaye *Clarke *Jaco Who on earth is 'Joco'?

My two main leads are a pair of Klotz cables I bought in 1986. Still going strong.