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[quote name='spectoremg' timestamp='1493238031' post='3286868'] Also worth a look are the late '90's NS2000's which are great value 2nd hand. Slightly different body shape if you can live with that. [/quote] Good call. NS-95s not too shaky either.

There are a couple of Spector 5ers in Promenade Music in Morecambe if that helps (no Rebops though).

I think lee650 maybe also have done a bit of this kind of thing.

Just acquired Pete's Microthumpinator. Per above super quick delivery and all in order. One of the good guys, deal in complete confidence.

Perennial problem really. We have a few songs that cause me to die a little each time we play them, but more often than not people will come up after the gig and say how much they loved such and such. I think I'm just about over my personal 'too cool for school' phase and I enjoy seeing people listening/singing along/dancing/getting involved with the music.

I think there are a few out there, although on the mainstream side I'm not sure. My Yamaha RBX270 was well under 8lbs, and my lightest bass at the moment is an ACG at 7lbs 6oz or 3.4kgs in new money; happy accident rather than by design i should add.

Mess with their minds, stick a RIC logo on. JH will see the funny side......won't he?

Top bloke and very innovative player. Met Kev at Moffat a couple of times (spoombung on here).

Mine looks a bit like yours. Hadn't noticed it until now, and am most likely to do absolutely nothing about it.

My '66 P bass just in from the USA (thanks Si) [attachment=243689:66P 20170419 02.jpg]

Si has been massively helpful in finding me a vintage P bass, ultimately from the USA. Very patient with my inane questions and clearly very knowledgeable about these matters. I am most grateful to him and heartily recommend him to all fellow BCers.

Karlfer has an Amercian Special Precision for sale, they have very nice necks, pretty slim.

Unlined for me but luminlay side dots (on the fret positions).

There's a guy on here in a Math Metal band, can't remember his name but will keep thinking about it until I do Ha! Got it, it's Dread Bass. Nice guy.

Dunlops on all mine with no issues. Totally agree that the ideal would be flush mounted though. [quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1492330684' post='3279390'] In an ideal world I would love Dunlop Flush Mounted Locks fitted on all my basses. Fodera fit them as standard and I love 'em, but Im not taking a drill to and of my basses that don't already have them [/quote]

[quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1492029183' post='3277378'] I didn't realise Jack Bruce was using one until I saw the clips on t'telly. It's already been said, the eighties coloured the public perception of what fretless was supposed to sound like. The great "mwah" is what does it, in my humble bumble. [/quote] Check JB's fretless playing at the Cream reunion gigs at the Albert Hall. Very tasteful, I partiuclarly like the lines he's playing on Stormy Monday.

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1492118295' post='3278165'] There is a bluesy rock LP coming out soon on my which I play Fretless throughout. Watch this space. [/quote] Excellent, please keep us in the loop (well me at any rate).

All I have at the moment is the original fit pickups from a Squier Vintage Modified Precision 5-string. Happy to lend them out.

After a few bits have been upgraded. [attachment=242947:VMPV 02.jpg]

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1492071952' post='3277601'] I own basses with fretboards made of rosewood, ebony, maple, pau ferro, ebanol, carbon fibre, and triple-ply toilet tissue. OK, I made the last one up. [/quote] I think you'll find double-ply quilted toilet tissue is the way to go. Stay well away from Izal Medicated though.

[quote name='Mickeyboro' timestamp='1492074211' post='3277633'] Their live show was imo far superior to their albums. Saw tyem supporting Stones in 82. [/quote] I saw that tour at Wembley. I seem to remember Black Uhuru on the bill too.