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My PMs seem to have disappeared. I had a around 12 or so lurking around as I tend to hang on to conversations about gear I've sold in case there are any issues. Did I miss a note about this somewhere? Great looking update though.

I put some black tapewounds on an ACG fretless with the full filter EQ. I have to say that they didn't really rock my world.

[quote name='Meddle' timestamp='1510084396' post='3403909'] I'm not a fan of U2 by any means, but I'm secretly rooting for them simply because of the level of hatred directed at them simply for existing and for being fiscally rewarded for their efforts. Anyway I'm off to turgidly plod through a listless, groove-less rendition of Born Under A Bad Sign down at the Dog and Duck. Lets hope I can fit my epic 112 Markbass/Trace rig in between the pool table and the fruit machine. Do I take my Sue Ryder P bass or the Maruszczyk? [/quote] Complete bastards. Fancy making music people like and buy in reasonable quantities to make a living out of. Bastards.

Martin Barre in Barnoldswick last night playing to a (sold out) crowd of 70 folk. Just him and a mate, two acoustic guitars and occasional mandolin. Outstanding evening of Tull, blues, Beatles, etc. etc. Brilliant venue too, will be going back. It's basically a pub cellar.

The two best gig bags I have are the Fusion one (but I can't see it on the website but it looks a lot like the F1, maybe it's an older model now) and the Sandberg item.

Well said that man ^

I'd forgotten how good this is. Paul Young is a great singer/frontman too. I remember seeing him with the Q-Tips a little while back, I think it was before he found fame and fortune.

OK so here's the 63J.....ish. It sort of morphed into a Limelight Geddy Lee '72 Jazz bass. Comes with a spare pearloid pickguard that's going to get an Amalgamation symbol on it. It's based on pics of the real thing and the Fender CS version they launched a few years ago (at a rediculous price iirc). Whilst the neck on this one is not sanded back and oiled like the original it has been rubbed back to make it a smooth as possible with the the usual nitro finish.

Fairly straightforward for me: Best: Fender '66P Least best: Squier MB5 (narrow string spacing made my risible attempts to play a 5-string bass even worse )

[quote name='MikanHannille' timestamp='1509229915' post='3397495'] Did anybody ever ordered a 70's jazz bass with maple board and blocks and bindings from Mark? Just wondering as I haven't seen one yet. [/quote] Yes, it's due fairly soon I think. Please feel free toPM me for details if you would like to.

If 2TSB is non-negotiable then ignore this. There is 50s MIM P in black at Bass Direct for £600; it's been there for a while so a better deal may be available: http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Precision_MIM_50s_Special.html

Maybe have a look at a Sandberg VS, pretty good and definitely a modern take on the trad P. Or this: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/313189-acg-finn-4/page__fromsearch__1 Very much a modern style precision.

I really liked these when I had a set in a P bass: http://jlguitars.eu/shop/index.php?id_product=11&controller=product&id_lang=4 Good value and clearly made with care. Great packaging too!

Martin Barre is playing a fund raiser in Barnoldswick for 70 people on 7th November, managed to get a ticket.

[quote name='MoJo' timestamp='1508312980' post='3391200'] Rickenbacker 4003. Huge disappointment [/quote] For me too. I saved up for a year to buy one and persevered for another year trying to like it but ended up selling it (at a profit so not all bad!).

Just bought a harness from Chris. Excellent from start to finish, highly recommended BCer folks.

[quote name='thegummy' timestamp='1508201545' post='3390493'] It seems a lot of people share my experience in finding the P "just right", especially for rock or blues involving electric guitars. Some situations I can think of that theoretically may allow the J to shine could be:[list] [*]A sparse song with acoustic guitar and light drums? [/list][list] [*]A slow ballad with clean arpeggiated guitar rather than dirty chords? (we do a song like that and I roll the P's tone all the way off and use my thumb but have thought using the J's neck pup could be good. Have tried it at rehearsal but when I'm concentrating on playing and singing it's hard to really compare the tone - would need to record both). [/list][list] [*]Songs where piano or other keyboard instrument are used rather than guitar? [/list] I think the reasoning behind the scenarios is that the P seems to have strength alongside electric guitar chords as it manages to fill a space that fits in with that. Good posts so far [/quote] For these I would drift towards one of fretless basses.

Great to hear your story. Tread bravely.

I just rotate mine. I'm not sure that in the middle of a gig the punters notice the difference tbh. Currently on a P phase but will be J-ing shortly.

Love that, congratulations and welcome to the club.