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It's OK, I have 11 electric guitards as well so the total is 105

More like rhyming with 'hole'

I'll let you know when I finally get the feeling that I've got too many.... Currently on 94 and haven't thought it yet.... lol!

I've always fancied using either 'Star Anise' or 'Curly Kale' as stage names.....

Playing bass for me has never been about being in a band. Obviously, playing with other people/live etc is the goal and I've been lucky in that regards..... but I'm also more than happy playing by myself, learning classic basslines from legendary artists and noodling around/creating for my own pleasure. That, for me, is foremost...... the pleasure of playing the instrument itself.... anything more is a bonus. This was particularly pertinent during Covid lockdown when I developed an even closer bond with my instrument and took the time to develop my playing...

I always use tracked 24 and collected from my house, that way I know it's gone.... and I'm 95% sure it won't sit in a hub/store for days. I also never send at the end of the week to avoid weekend immobilisation...

Seeing Cloudbusting with orchestra at Basingstoke Anvil in a few weeks time...!

Busy weekend coming up....! A friend's band at the Face Bar, Reading on Friday night, then Marc Martel (amazing American 'Freddie Mercury' soundalike) with his Queen tribute at Shepherds Bush Empire on Saturday night, then my Wife's wind quartet on Sunday afternoon in Guildford and finally(!!) the amazing nu-Yacht Rock kings 'Young Gun Silver Fox' on Sunday night up at Koko in Camden!

Nice basses. I've owned both. Will be lucky to get those prices.... despite the hard sell in the descriptions 😂

Tech21 VT Bass DI

Think I'll have to drop into Andertons and do a test between the Digitech Drop and this for accuracy/latency. I will never need it much below dropping to D standard anyway but I've never been 100% satisfied with the Drop pedal...

An occasional charity gig is fine if nothing else on and reasonably local (within e.g. 30 mins drive), but not as a regular occurrence. Re: band member availability, sadly any really decent musicians are likely to be in 1 or more other bands. If only doing 1 or 2 gigs a month it should be possible to schedule for each in advance with shared diaries. If any 1 band is doing every weekend or similar then problems will arise with clashes/availability, unless you use regular and trusted deps.

Nerina Pallot at The Fiery Bird in Woking.... Intimate venue with over 100 in. Beautiful songs, beautiful voice and beautiful lady singing them. Sunday night's don't get any better....

Nerina Pallot, Sunday night in Woking!

I think that is possible. A lower level Indonesian made thru-neck with Aguilars and crown inlays to replace the Ethos...

I'm waiting on an update as to any other future releases, but in all honesty I don't see why they would as it would muddy the waters with the Euro series unless it comes with Aguilars and a lower grade build. It make more sense to me to have three distinct ranges and price points.... Far East bolt-on basses, through neck Euro basses and custom shop USA basses.

I used WISE to buy a bass from Japan recently. Worked seamlessly....

Speak softly... and carry a big stick. In other words, be approachable and genial and make light friendly conversation on arrival...... but know your worth and don't feel intimidated. You are auditioning them as much as they are auditioning you. Chat with the drummer and keep eye contact with him. You will be seen to be locking in, he will appreciate it.... and his could be the vote you need if it comes down to you and one other. Let them know what other skills/useful things you bring to the table. e.g. are you great at listings, social media, have a following of your own, do you own a PA/van etc.... Good luck!

We should see some slightly cheaper prices here between Andertons, Bass Direct, GuitarGuitar and a few others....

Yep coming in sub £900 is a sweet point for sure. I think these will be big sellers.....

Update on RRP prices for these basses, which should be available within the next 4-8 weeks: Icon 4 Black or White gloss £819 Icon 4 Black Stain or Black Cherry £849 Icon 5 Black or White Gloss £839 Icon 5 Black Stain or Black Cherry £869 So you can expect to see them in the shops in the high £700's...... fantastic value!

No. They are available now on US custom models, anything lower than a Euro model would make no financial sense. If you want one on a Euro then you'll have to look out for a limited run/dealer special order or organise your own order of minimum 20 basses. I believe Bass Direct are looking at doing a custom run at some point which will have Badass bridges, but the price will probably be £2k+. These Indonesian basses are sub £1k.

That's a US custom shop model too.