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Thanks, gentlemen.  A BBOT would be adequate for my first hack at it - I foresee this being one of those things which I spend far too much money on for very little practical return, and my ignorance means it will probably require a couple of goes.

I have a project in mind.  Can I use a six-string guitar bridge for a bass, or do basses need a different design (weight, strength, size, ...)?

Thanks in advance

Maybe it's just me?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/266841131451?itmmeta=01HZD20Z2QS163J5DPR3EANT8X&hash=item3e20f889bb:g:MGAAAOSwTyJmXC9Z

I haven't run across these before.  Looks to be a cut above the fairly basic ones which pop up now and again.

(Also an interesting feedback entry, if anyone reads them.)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/226170883704?itmmeta=01HZ7XZDTMXKR84NFXQP6S053K&hash=item34a8d5ce78:g:tYMAAOSwFIVmWe1Z

Perhaps he's trying to sell to someone he already knows, but it has to look like a random punter?

Which probably means he's not really selling.

The necks on these are fab; wide and flat.  They make good defrets, too.

1 minute ago, Geek99 said:

I swore too, it’s vile 

like cider but more vile and no fun aspects 

It's medicine, it's not supposed to taste nice

21 minutes ago, peteb said:

 

I had an attack of gout in my big toe last year - never had one before, it may have been triggered by resting a cab on my toe whilst chatting to someone after a gig (no idea why I did that). 

 

I was given some tablets and was recommended to drink lots of cherry juice. I haven't had an attack since, so maybe it helped! I've got to go for some tests this week to see if it is likely to be an ongoing issue. 

 

I've also been recommended cherry juice (or just black cherries) to stave off an attack.  But some people only ever get one attack of gout anyway.

My father's second wife trained as a ballet dancer and had fairly nasty arthritis issues by her 40th birthday.  She swore by a teaspoon of cider vinegar daily.

Many thanks to Pete; he's one of the good guys.  Pete gave me some flatwounds; delivered very fast, and wouldn't even accept postage for them. 

Hi Adrian

What's the width at the nut, please?  Looks as if it might be fairly chunky.

I don't usually like 'bursts much, but that looks lovely.  It's a shame I don't get on with the deeper body.

GLWYS!

I bought Joel's bass uke.  All went nicely (he even agreed to post it), and here is happy feedback to prove it.  Thanks Joel

2 hours ago, dave_bass5 said:

Buy a second combo and leave it with one of the other drivers in the band?

Good thought, but not an option, for reasons too complicated to explain.  Thanks.

I have four sets of short-scale (30" scale, 760mm) roundwounds, bought second-hand a decade ago when I had something which probably fitted them - I never got round to it.

The Rotosounds, the La Bellas and the Newtones appear to be stainless steel.  The Optima Golds are, um, gold?  I don't know what the actual metal is.

They've all been opened; the Rotosounds and the Newtones have never been fitted; the La Bellas have been partly fitted (2 never fitted); the Optima Golds are cut 2+2 and there is some wear to the silks.

I have little idea how to price these so my preference is to sell them as a job lot.
£75 for the lot, posted, within the UK (outside the UK, let me know but probably there would be tariffs).  
PayPal without charges (preferred), or bank transfer.

2 hours ago, SPHDS said:

I took my bass and (very small) combo on the bike (and motorbike) a few times......not the most comfortable experience, particularly with a helmet on....!
I know trailers have been mentioned, what about one of those kiddie trailers? They generally have large (so more stable) wheels, usually come with a (waterproof) cover/roof, and harness (add some extra foam, strap the combo in...!?!)
I used one when helping a friend's company set up an event at a Center Parcs (so no cars/vans...), it worked pretty well
Devil's advocate, two miles isn't THAT far, why not bungee the combo/gear to a sacktruck and walk? (Also done on occasion.....)

Kiddie trailer is the method I've arrived at after the helpful comments above.

It's not that far indeed.  I'm not in a position to do it at the moment (shoulder issues and recovering from a fairly major op), but by the time I've sorted the bike etc. out it should be OK.  We'll see.

I've wanted one of these for ages, didn't buy one when they were available easily, and can't justify it now this one's come up.  Bah!

GLWYS!

Free form.  Live play will follow, probably.

1 minute ago, JottoSW1 said:

Assuming your not prone to road rage of course...😃

Seldom wise, on a pushbike.

5 hours ago, JottoSW1 said:

Personally I wouldn't carry any favourite basses in a gigbag on a bike. Grandma to suck eggs sort of observation I guess .....

Given it's less than two miles, I'm not hugely worried.  But yes, point taken.

2 hours ago, BigRedX said:

 

What sort of bell?

 

There's a wide gap in sound between what's on a cat's collar and Big Ben.

A church bell or hand bell.  Something a bit less cracked than the Black Sabbath bell, but that sort of bell.

6 hours ago, fretmeister said:

Is there a PA system there?

 

If so - bass and a preamp unit to go straight into the PA. No amp.

Good thought, but no, sadly.

1 hour ago, dudewheresmybass said:

if he opens the body, will he find a sewing kit?

Boot polish.

6 hours ago, ProjeKtWEREWOLF said:

Trailer?

Potentially.  This occurred to me while allegedly sleeping last night.  It ought to be reasonably waterproof, as well, which can't hurt.

6 hours ago, velvetkevorkian said:

I've cycled with a bass in a gig bag with backpack straps which was ok. On a standard bike I think a practice amp might be challenging. You might be able to bungee it on to a pannier rack but you'd need to check the rack will take the weight. Having that much weight out back can really mess with the handling as well.

 

Cargo bike time? 😉

This is what I was wondering.  Thanks