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I mean, why would you ever get rid of it as long as you enjoy it so much? Great.

Lady Ez and me don’t do Christmas presents any more so the first 2 questions are moot. So then we’re into the money no object question. A decent double bass is always going to be in there and I’ve recently developed ’Ray type GAS. However, given my weight requirements it would have to be chambered, which means a custom build and if that’s the requirement, it would also be medium scale and probably passive. That said, Sadowsky do a MM pickup only that comes in at my weight requirements, so that would be an option too.

Nazi Punks - Dead Kennedys

That SS ‘Ray looks so good.

Fortunately these design faux pas are in the minority.

Thanks for that, including the very helpful comment regarding tracking capability = "good enough but not as per IMA's hype" if I've read you correctly? Although tbf I guess completely understandable from IMA, given this is his baby. An honest review of the new MXR bass synth effects pedal MB301... | TalkBass.com Just came across this thread on TB - made for interesting reading!

We had a small conversation at the beginning of my lessons a few months ago - but haven't revisited since. No long-term plan or similar has been established. It's all very ad-hoc and I think I'd appreciate a bit more structure. I also sometimes ask for specific tips or insights and don't get the most actionable responses. Largely just "give it time" or words to that effect🤷‍♂️

Hitler Me With Your Rhythm Stick - Ian Dury and the Blockheads

All You Fascists Bound To Lose - Woody Guthrie

1. DJ Mixer or sound desk: I need a phono preamp for vinyl at home, I also need a way of having my synth and bass and iPad and mix going through a mixer with an effects loop (home studio and potentially live use). A decent 4 channel DJ mixer with Phono inputs could do this (e.g. Allen & Heath Xone 43, £550), or perhaps a mixing desk (e.g. Yamaha MG 12 XU, £350) but that Yamaha would need a seperate phono preamp. 2. 4 string passive Jazz Bass. My main Bass is a 5 string active but it'd be nice to have something a bit different as backup. ....I dunno, but I think that is it (which is just as well as that short list is gonna be a stretch for Santa's budget!). I usually have a massive shopping list but I'm happy with my current Bass setup (Ibanez EHB 1005MS is decent enough and is lightweight for rehearsals and gigs, Ashdown RM 500 does the job, Markbass 102 is lightweight and good sound, Boss GX-10 covers most effects I need).

Due to the bridge placement and the headstock size, the Eastwood Hooky, despite being a short scale, is actually a couple of cm longer than my 34" scale Gus G3s.

In the early days there were a few that I got excited about but turned out to be disappointments. I had one particular bass on loan, didn't actually own it, not sure this counts but to this day is hands down the worst bass I've ever played in my life. Everything about it was sh*te. The finish, the pick ups, the neck....etc. Truly awful thing. Ibanez srx595. My first decent bass was a srx300 which I adored. Loved the fast & slim neck. So much so, I decided I wanted a 5 string upgrade. That thing was gorgeous to look at, but it just felt awful in my hands. After a short while it was moved on. Fast forward a while, lessons learned and I have been lucky in the past 15 years and haven't really owned anything I really disliked. I recently ventured back into the ibanez SRX world and now own a srx705 (bought for £200, bargain). Love the feel of this bass however I wasn't happy with the aggressive tone. So it now sports some Aguilar DCBs. Looks and sounds lovely.

I agree on the 'space saving' aspect. I joined a Glam band and the tight 'stages' meant I used a Status Streamline for the first few gigs to avoid sword fighting with the guitarist.....it didn't really look the part though so I've progressed through various Mustangs until I've ended up with the current Sandy Lionel and sparkly shorty Ray.

Yep, almost exclusively with these 2 little demons….

Good choice, FB seems to be filled with conspiracy theorists and politicising morons. Stay on the 'bass' side.