discreet

Yes please.

I've drifted in and out over the years. I don't have a day job, but that's probably not entirely down to my 'success' as a bass player.

Be under 30..? Oh dear. 'Making it'. What does that mean, anyway? Quite a few famous artists had a terrible time of it, really. My definition of 'making it' is not being poverty stricken, having somewhere warm and dry to live, food, drink and a loving family. Not very rock 'n' roll, I know. You can live fast, die young, do drugs, drink too much and be a rebel who plays by nobody's rules but your own if you like. Been there, done that (except for the dying young bit) - and it's highly overrated.

Rowwll!

Other brands of bass guitar are also available.

Definitely a Rickenbacker of some description... Is it a 4004 C II?

I have to agree, unfortunately. He always seemed as though he'd be much happier playing guitar and that bass wasn't his passion or his first instrument. From what I've read, this was likely true. His reputation is largely based on the recordings, and he wasn't always playing on them, IIRC.

Whenever anyone mentions 'note choices' it's Chuck I think of. Because his are sublime.

Mmm, vodka.

Just make sure you buy a bass before it all gets spent on things you don't need.

You had me worried right up to the 'Yet.'

Thanks Mick, have replied. All is well.

I thought an OBBM cable had failed (yes, I know). Sent it back to Dave and he could find nothing wrong with it - turns out the problem lay elsewhere. Very embarrassing (for me). Got the cable back after Dave inspected it and he had replaced the original Klotz cable with spiffy new Sommer cable, even though it wasn't necessary. He didn't charge me for it either. This is what I call customer service 'above and beyond'. Thanks, Dave and I'm sorry I ever doubted your top quality product! I should have known better!

Got the cable back after Dave inspected it (and found nothing wrong with it) and he has replaced the original Klotz cable with spiffy new Sommer cable, even though it wasn't necessary. He didn't charge me for it either. This is what I call customer service 'above and beyond'. Thanks, Dave.

It's not GAS that's the problem, its not having the wherewithal to do anything about it, as you know...

Well you know, she would surely expect you to spend it on a bass.

What is Mrs Graham going to think about that..?

FNARR! Er, I mean - yes I'll try that, thanks.