TheGreek

I sent the author a message asking him to get in touch. I commented on the diversity of his inspiration and to clarify what type of music he was aiming for. I'm not clear how old he is or if he has just listed some of his favourite bands. I'll keep you posted.

toPick up the pieces - AWB

Found an add on Gumtree for a "talented and versatile bass player". Author of the ad states: "I am currently living in London, with a set of new songs and I am looking up to setting something fresh and unique here. Influences of the material range from Velvet underground, The Jam, The Smiths, Talking Heads, Jazz/Latin, Nick Cave, Ian Dury, soul, electronic, punk, tropical, Dylan, Lou reed, and Orbison, some of the music also taps into social commentary." I like the sound of some of this but less so some of the other. Feels far too diverse and unfocussed. Comments?

The white one is a classic thing of beauty. I wouldn't normally like a pink bass but the one on the right is so shockingly bright that I quite like it.

No doubting the quality of their work. I'm sure the 6 month turnaround time would be off-putting for some though.

I received a quote. A bit more than I was expecting TBH. "..300€ for a 4-string and 350€ for a 5-string ETS Headless system in gold. Spacing doesn’t matter." That's £256 for the 4 string and £299 for the 5er.

Meisner died of complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease/background-information/complications/ Sad loss to the Music Industry, friends and family. RIP

The first cut is the deepest - Rod - but EBTG do a better version.

Do they know its Xmas pie at all - Band Aid (eventually!!! - took me ages to remember)

Speak to me = Depeche Mode

I'm a minimalist in general. I prefer design to be concise and compact. I'm not overly impressed with the bridge which hints at 60s design rather than being contemporary.

Q: are buyers of the JMJ replacing the bridge?

So many positive and clearly heart felt messages here. RIP

Oi Oi Saveloy - SaltPeter

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Regularly see this listed in the wanted thread so... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/145208806929?hash=item21cf1e8e11:g:Y7MAAOSwUQBkt6Ac&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4ChvAXGtF8bFMG%2BqjqeZAmzpNiLfzYml4nO%2BtS%2Fzriaag4akQwp0sbKlJeO9MD%2BdUpc%2Fcmnr7lIgyEomaDe2iUnMs3wdeh2klwja%2B2pzWlUdjns8HEHxugCUNkU4oNgq%2FyHpircxczOytQR3bZuEhyX6cRrh8hcb2zKI85cLUSoVSM0EeVR6cfbB%2FxIFWkR4DEr7trn0vJgdDzclXnYa2O9WM2gDU8KqBnCY57LY3GsLlp%2F5ZDdgrt0gaJEWk6DaUfhFFlTGrE7uTJo3WK9IeGrcJIm3dcnB64aNRpV7XxWO|tkp%3ABk9SR8aroLeyYg

Sisters are doing it for themselves - Eurythmics and Aretha

Humble Private TheGreek agrees.

This...

Completely understand not wanting to do covers - there are some songs which drive me mental and I can't bring myself to play. Speaking to other musicians, most play covers out of frustration but would love to do originals. Finding the right people to do what that can be really maddening though.

Always, yet never, surprised by Alan's creations - always top notch whatever model you choose.

Secondhand Squier Standards can be found in your budget - you get a PJ configuration in a "classic" style. Can't go wrong. Various Yamahas, Sires, G&Ls and even Bass Collection Nanyos will be available within your price range if you shop around.

I'm surprised with the amount of "looks don't matter" comments TBH. There are lots of basses that I wouldn't be seen dead with, irrespective of how well they play or sound. Test after test has shown that most people can't tell what bass makes what noise - a test at one of the SE Bashes showed that many of us couldn't even identify our own basses. Joe Public certainly can't tell.