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Is the correct answer! Had tickets to show in Manchester that was cancelled at the last minute and the band subsequently disappeared from view for a few years.

Southampton Gaumont in either '79 or 80' can't be certain.

Good job that man.

Seen a few of Mr Wilson's shows over the years so not him I'm afraid.

Sorry, saw them when I lived in Italy in the 70s. Supported by another band on the list that I saw much, much later on in Manchester.

Right then. I'll do one more and then in the unlikely event of another successful guess on my part I'll defer further goes unless large 'incentives' are involved Rock theme this time: Kiss Deep Purple Iron Maiden Evanescence Rush The Who Steven Wilson Jethro Tull Buena Vista Social Club (the metal years) IQ

Saxon is my guess.

Very recently received a bass from Bulgaria without any issues so the courier network still appears to be functioning OK. European shipment (parts) on its way too as I type.

Do these differ from a Stingray only by the extra fret and the smaller body?

A slightly leftfield suggestion, but what about a preloved Spector Legend? I started on a Squire P playing reasonably heavy tunes and then had a go on a Legend. Saved like mad and bought one and it lasted me for a number of years (until I discovered forerunners of Basschat and picked up a serious GAS infection as a result).

No real idea who they are (sorry) but I'll try Freur

Here we go, I feel that this is a whole lot better! I also completely forgot to mention this is not a thread hijack as I owned a Sterling HS for a while. Definitely prefer the H only version though.

Sonia?

Is anybody keeping score? I reakon @bassfan is schooling us all here

Mike and his Mechanics?

Mostly guitarists

That's good enough for me

Point of order here. How can it be Chic without Bernard Edwards?

Chic?

Pickguard still had the protective film on. Curiouser and couriouser...

George Benson?

Supported Joanne Shaw Taylor in Holmfirth Can't recall the venue but I have seen them. @bassfan 1,000 apologies missed this one. You are correct. I desperately tried to get tickets for the reunion gigs but sadly failed to get one.

Found a couple of areosols, one of matt black and one of satin clear varnish so might well have a go at it.

Afraid not MEN Arena a few years ago. Missed Free sadly, but got to see Bad Company.

Interestingly (or not, YMMV) some weeks ago I was idly looking at websites for a couple of my local guitar shops and came a across what was described as a new SB14. It still had the sticker on the pickguard and was being offered at a price that would be rude to refuse. I've owned a couple in the distant past and have a soft spot for them. Needless to say I relieved them of the burden of ownership The best I could get out of them was "we've had it for a while". Anyway it turned out to be immaculate, beautifully set up and a little under 9lbs to boot. Not a fan of the pearlescent white scartchplate so that might get sprayed black if I get bored. Gratuitous SB14 pic: