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Ouch. Get well soon!

I'm old enough that it was classical-instruments-only if you wanted to do music at GCE or A-level. (I think back then I agreed, as well. What a ditz I was.)

[quote name='Annoying Twit' timestamp='1383131931' post='2260507'] ... I've been looking for a cheap unlined fretless. I'm bloody tempted to go for this: [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_b_400fl_tbk_modern_ser_b_stock.htm"]http://www.thomann.d...ser_b_stock.htm[/url] But, perhaps I should hold out for something better. [/quote] I had one of those or something very similar, bought four years ago so the model might be different? Excellent for the price; the nut needed lowering and the knobs were cheap and not very straight.

What's the album called, please?

[quote name='Count Bassy' timestamp='1382960008' post='2258370'] Might be neater and easier to open up the pocket by a millimeter then reduce the neck. [/quote] I'm surprised. Is it really easier to open up the pocket than to get at the sides of the neck? How does that work, please?

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1383167108' post='2261189'] I have a few irons in the fire but I'm just not feeling it lately. I'd like an upright gig but I don't feel good enough to try joining anyone decent yet. Without sounding like an arse I can play it and I'm sure there are many players gigging on elec bass at a similar standard to my upright standard but its a long way off my normal ability on elec bass if that makes sense? [/quote] Join somebody sub-decent, and drag them up with you

I bought a Westone P-pup from Alan. Nice simple transaction; all as advertised, arrived quickly and decently packaged. I wouldn't hesitate to deal with him again. Thanks Alan

Lou touring [i]Sally Can't Dance [/i](I think) and sounding quite unlike his usual self. Prakash John on bass. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uc26EFI1_nw

[quote name='Bloodaxe' timestamp='1382886013' post='2257545'] OK it's not the prettiest Jazz in the world, but nothing a scratchplate wouldn't sort. The price seems fair to me, & the sellers' description is accurate. Here we have an established member trying to get shot of some stuff (for very good reasons) & getting stick for it. Is this really on? P. [/quote] I agree. I've dealt with John; he's a nice guy and I don't think he deserves this sort of sniping.

Keep your eyes open on eBay. There are a few floating about.

I like some jazz, but not all that much. I've listened to a fair bit and still do, partly because I know I don't understand it. I was considerably put off, a few years ago, when I read a comment by Dave Brubeck saying that gigs could be spoiled by people in the audience [i]listening in the wrong way[/i].

It's also possible that the string retainer has had its corners filed off. They are a menace to anyone near your left shoulder.

I don't like it, but that's not the point. The point is, you do like it. Go for it, and I hope it's everything you want.

Hmm. I like the Peavey neck on its old body... so, perhaps I should be working out a way to remove 0.5mm from each side of its heel. Obviously it needs to be reasonably symmetrical. I can't afford proper luthiery. So, I'd be grateful for suggestions

[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1382615612' post='2254407'] Join the queue.... [/quote] Long queue, isn't it?

Always pleased to see the astoundingly-knowledgeable return Also, rather worried about my own GAS...

Milestone III neck is about a millimetre too wide. Bah, humbug.