alyctes

2 hours ago, prowla said:

Looks like a tadpole.

 

Something a bit less vertebrate than that, I reckon.  Quite slug-like.

Interesting.  He's obviously taken some pains to get the ergonomics he likes.

Thanks Mick, I may go and have a look.

It occurs to me that some Japanese bassists might be ... slightly odd.

I suppose it would at least teach you to play it without looking at it.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/295988147599?hash=item44ea44b58f:g:oZQAAOSwNEFlK3aJ

Starting too late.

Not nabbing my dad's DB from his wife after he died.

1 minute ago, Newfoundfreedom said:

I've got some underpants with holes in.

 

Not exclusively for gigging. I just live in poverty. 

All my underpants have holes in.  Makes them easier to put on.

The Rolling Scones.

The Spooges.

Eddie and the Hot Cods.

The Beagles

I bought some pickups from Paddy.  He went out of his way to get them posted quickly and all went smoothly.  I'd be pleased to deal with him again.  Thanks Paddy

Where does one buy strings for these?

I'm not one for relics, personally,. but the neck on these is nice

GLWYS!

I bought a Diago Powerstation from Chris.  Very prompt and well organised, well packaged, all good.  Thanks Chris!

Nice!  Nicely done pics, as well.  Good luck with your sale!

Now gone

PMed

If it was my ad I'd edit the title to make clear it's a fiver - that's not instantly obvious from the pics, and I'd be expecting people to think (as I did) "oh a Fender-dimensions neck will drop straight in"... could make for an unhappy buyer.

Or I could buy it myself.  Pretty, that.  Decisions, decisions

Are they planning a fretless, I hope?

5 hours ago, Bassassin said:

 That's the fella.

He still appears on my screen occasionally.  My BC time is fairly restricted though, so for all I know he's in Off Topic all day long.

On 03/10/2023 at 21:38, Bassassin said:

I bloody love these! Kicked myself for ages after I once missed out on one here for £100!

 

Couldn't justify it now as I'm not gigging & too lazy to sell any of my bass surplus to make space. Which is a shame as I'm FB pals with the seller, who's also a BC member, or at least used to be.

Must be Mr Foxen, I guess?

That lower horn could make it unpleasant to play sitting down.

Lawrie has two feedback threads...

Lawrie sold me a book about Mr Karr.  As before, a smooth and swift transaction.  Happy to trade with him.

Thanks Lawrie.

9 hours ago, Beedster said:

 

It was a small and sharp fork @alyctes. Have to admit I'm surprised/amazes/shocked at how easy and quick it was. I've been meaning to do it for a while and last night had the time and space so cracked on. I used a BBQ spatula to retrieve the post, then grabbed it between my first two fingertips through the F-hole, allowing me to get it vaguely into position albeit at a precipitous angle, and then used the fork to push it vertical and to them manoeuvre into place under the foot. I don't know if i was just very lucky or whether aluminium basses are easier to work with in this respect, but sitting down with a beer afterwards I couldn't hep thinking that like so many other technical aspects of instrument setup and repair, it's a whole lot easier than you think 👍

 

Thanks for your help above, that was going to be my next approach had the fork failed!  

Glad it went well.  Can I ask, how did you ensure the post went in in the correct orientation? 

Nice!  Did you sharpen the tines, or ... ?

HBs are very good for the price.

Or for second-hand try a Peavey Milestone III.  A decent one for £100 should be easy enough.