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I didn't go on Friday but I've seen them a couple of times before - once at Band on the Wall as just a two piece, and then before that at Brudenell in Leeds with a couple of extra musicians (one of which was Sam Wilkes on bass). I enjoyed it both times - Louis Cole is an absolute phenomenon.

Wow what a stunning bass, love the clean and minimalistic design!

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I had one and used it for years. It was during my time playing on the Americana circuit, as well as doing a bit of old school rock 'n' roll. In fact, I seem to remember I used it in a CCR tribute band too. It held up against the loudest drummer & guitarist that I have ever worked with. In the Americana band I tended to be on volume 2 1/2 and coming through nicely and with the louder guys I was nearer volume 5 or 6. I tended to put Fender basses through it and run it through the matching PF cab (the 4x10, 2x10 or 1x15 at different times). Plenty of old school thumb. It's heavy for what it is but because it is small, it is light - if that makes any sense!?! I sold mine on here a few years back and mine would have been when they first came out. Looking at my Basschat pics, I must have had it for years as this was around 2018 so I must have run it for a good 4yrs.

Aha! They call it a 'carefully aged' Road Worn finish. So maybe it's meant to look old, but pretty well looked after?

That’s probably the nicest way to handle it, I agree. Although one big issue that sticks out is that the song will potentially be played to an international audience who are at least in part going to be from those lands far away. Doesn’t sit right with me at all..

That's what I thought, too. Fiesta Red looks beautiful without it anyway.

Oddly enough, I was thinking the same thing, Andy. There doesn't seem to be any damage on them. The tuning keys look a little tarnished, but I didn't see any chips or carpark gravel rash in the video. I'll look at Fender's demo in a while...

Is it me or do they not seem particularly Road Worn?

If it's a copy of a 60's bass it'll be a glossed neck, but the nitro finish neck gloss that everyone seems to hate will probably be mostly missing as it was on my RW Flea Jazz. I'm lucky to not get sweaty hands, so it's never bothered me.

Spotted this on Instagram this morning. The Charcoal Frost looks great, but I'd want to check out the neck on it. I know everyone was a big fan of the original road worn models from 10 or years ago but I had the 50s precision neck on a build and I really didn't get on with the finish on the back.

🤘 Heyyyy

Just seen this on Instagram… Billy Sheehan mod.

@uncle psychosis how come?

If you mean this one, then yes!! It’s incredible!! 😍

The Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades - Timbuk 3

I’ve just joined Basschat and wanted to say a quick hello. I’m fairly new to the world of bass and really excited to learn more, share experiences, and hopefully connect with fellow bass enthusiasts here. Looking forward to being part of this awesome community!

It'll turn up as soon as the replacement arrives.