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Distinctive marker on the 12th fret - any more idea as to it's origin?

I have a Samsom Airline system. Tends to eat batteries...otherwise a good unit.

Remember that gear bearing the name of a respected Luthier does not guarantee a quality build. I refer really to the foreign made Overwater/ Tanglewood basses which appeared a few years ago. The fit and finish left much to be desired so Chris & Co stopped any further production. I had one for a while - at first I didn't notice the sharp fret ends but after building up a callous on the first finger on my fretting hand I soon took notice. Thankfully the entry models Spectors, G&Ls and Laklands are much better.

Knocking on Heaven's Door - The Rabbit from The Magic Roundabout

That's really nice. Hope that you're happy with the outcome. Really enjoyed following the thread.

Close the door - Teddy Pendergrass

Red Tort???? Naaah, just kidding

I agree with the PJ - more gutsy than a J, more refined than a P...why did it take me so long to figure this (especially as I love my SGC Nanyos!!)

I'm with the Green Party!!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/373554006061?hash=item56f98dc82d:g:IJUAAOSwz71ghBep

Leave me alone - Michael Jackson

White PVA?

Maggie May - Rod Stewart (apparently "Peggy" is short for Margaret - I know)

Welcome Tony When you need to expand your skill level check out the SBL site. Scott's a great teacher and has lots of FREE lessons for every level.

Ouch!! That is GREEEEN!!

If you're going to do Northern Soul then this has got to be the ultimate choon.

I think they're copying the EBMM Model....charge far too much so when you reduce by £500 people think they're getting a bargain.

You're going to hate me for this.... The Chicken Song - They say "Spitting Image" but more likely the Devil himself...

I like the look - not over keen on the price tag... https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2021/04/23/sadowsky-announces-masterbuilt-24-fret-single-cut-bass-models/ Price: $7,960 Sadowsky Masterbuilt 24-Fret Single Cut Bass, Fretless 5-String – Natural Transparent High Polish Specs: Strings: 5 Body: Chambered Okoume Top: Brazilian Rosewood with Black Accent Line Neck: Roasted Flamed Maple Fingerboard: Ebony Frets: Fretless Inlays: White Quarterlines Pickups: Sadowsky Soapbars Electronics: Sadowsky Treble/Bass boost tone circuit with Mid Boost and active/passive switch Hardware: Black Straplocks: Dunlop Flush Mount System Price: $10,590 Sadowsky Masterbuilt 24-Fret Single Cut Bass, 5-String – Natural Transparent High Polish Specs: Strings: 5 Body: Chambered Swamp Ash Top: Spalted Maple Master Grade with Black Accent Line Neck: Maple Maple Fretboard: Flamed Maple Frets: 24 Inlays: Black Dot Pickups: Sadowsky Soapbars Electronics: Sadowsky Treble/Bass boost tone circuit with Mid Boost and active/passive switch Hardware: Black Straplocks: Dunlop Flush Mount System Price: $7,620

White Lines (don't do it) - Grandmaster Flash & Melle Mel

What we don't necessarily appreciate is how good "budget" gear is today compared to what was around when we started playing. I started playing in the early/mid 80s and TBH a lot of the used gear that was available was garbage. Nowadays, I keep finding budget gear that is surprisingly good. Like many here I am financially stable with disposable income so, for me, spending it on myself and my hobbies is completely justifiable. Whenever I've had high end gear I've been too precious with it so had trouble justifying having it sitting in a case rather than using it. I believe that there is a psychological benefit from using high end gear - having nice gear makes me want to play more and I get more satisfaction from playing. I'm glad that young people have access to resources that weren't available when I started playing. Anything that highlights the Bass guitar (over geeetars) is a good thing in my mind.

There are lots of "solid" basses in your budget. Very few bad basses about now. Squier Standard - you get the benefit of PJ pick ups, nice neck and traditional design. Mine is currently with @Lozz196, I'm sure that he'll confirm they're VFM. If you want something a bit different a Bass Collection SGC Nanyo - 301 is passive, 310 is active. Great necks and beautifully weighted/balanced.

@BCH has a Quilter Bassliner for sale for not a lot, for what you get. You could do much, much worse....(see if he'll lend it to you for a while).