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Because of where i live in countryside i've never really had a social side to bands in 26yrs of living here. The only social side to the Glam band is we always have a great laugh together at rehearsals and gigs but we don't meet up to socialise as such, not even a coffee and a chat which is odd but it seems to work for us. Same with the punk band i was in. Dave

I agree mate, I’ve had my fair share of time wasters over the years. These days if I don’t think the project can be gig worthy in 3-4 months I wouldn’t bother. I know some like ‘rehearsal bands’ for the social aspect but I’ve always been in bands where there’s a social aspect and gigs.

Is the twin pick up MM called a Stingray now ? I remember them being called MM Sabres back in the 80's. The band King comes to mind for some odd reason. 😂 Is that what the 4H & 4HH means ? I'm no expert in MM basses but just curious as always. 🤩 Dave

I emailed La Bella to ask whether the Super Polished strings would be available in short scale, and I've just got an email saying they hope to launch by the end of the month! I really like those so I am excited!

Spent 6 weeks touring around the French & Swiss alps over December/January, & my BB 615 was one of my picks for the bass I was taking! (That, along with my G&L, but the Yammy came out on top… because the G&L weighs about the same as a small black hole)

I did have a Celtic/Gaelic rock band thing too but over the past 3 weeks i'm getting nowhere with them trying to get a first meet up just to see what everyone looks like and thinks. Just no enthusiasm for anything. I've tried on several occasions to arrange a meet up for a chat but no replies. I've more or less given up on them and will wait till the end of this week to let them know i've decided to go with the Blues rock band. I can't be bothered with time wasters in bands. Its my pet hate. You either commit to a band or don't bother getting involved. Why post an advert for band members if you don't want to actually follow up on things. Dave

The only downside is its a start up band but that's ok for me. I'm a fast learner and can easily get thru a set list in a few weeks if really pushed. My biggest worry was whether or not there's a market for it and what venues will accept that kind of band. I'm a little bit removed from that style over the years. Dave

I’d lean towards accidental discovery. And say you have a wonderful wife.

Much appreciated!

Looks like new, so I guess the refurbishment worked.

The Ballard of easy rider - The Byrds

You know it's going to be a good gig when you can walk up to the bar with your bass and order a beer... The Plough, Newport Pagnell, last Friday night. Pub reopening! Went with the stingray. Cozy setup.... <squeeeze>

Anybody have any complaints with Alan's usual finish on the neck? He mentioned that my build was eligible for an oil finish, and I thought I'd prefer the added protection from the standard finish, as I plan on using this bass as my daily driver.

Who??

The last time I watched Eurovision it was being presented by Katie Boyle ...

That looks incredible 🤩 I'd be happy with that natural looking finish you're going for 👍🏼 Fantastic work 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼

That’s great Dave. Like you I love the Glam side but would love a sideline if I hade the time. My passion is late 70s/early 80s post punk/alternative and recently I’ve been playing a bit of 70s funk (finger style - not slap 😂).

Easy Rollin' — The Rascals

This is my 1980 Wal Pro 2E, it had been sat in its case for the last god knows how many years in need of a good going over. The pots were knackered, the jack socket was shot to bits, it was basically unusable but I had other working basses and so it wasn't a priority. Eventually I came to my senses and gave it to Paul at Electric Wood to do his magic. I was expecting it to take ages, which I was fine with, but he turned it around in only a couple of months and then apologised for taking so long . He ended up doing a whole list of other stuff that I hadn't realised needed doing, but to his credit he stuck to his original quote. And oh my god, it sounds incredible -- I'd forgotten just how good. It'll be coming with me to the various Bashes this year, so you can see for yourself. And it'll be getting its first gig for at least 20 years at the end of this month, at a dementia research benefit with the ska band.