Dad3353

And there were I, trying to be diplomatic..!

For my part, I need no further information to have an opinion as, with the issue as related, the value has no bearing, nor the reasons for the loan request. It's just a question, to me, of simple principles and one's generosity, that's all. It might change things if there was some kind of form; if Pete Townsend asked to borrow my Hiwatt I'd maybe be more reticent.

Pure speculation. Maybe it's being repaired..? Maybe it's bben lent to yet another friend..? Maybe it's an acoustic bass, or one of those Ashbury things..? Maybe it's a (Shock..! Horror..!) Rickenbacker, and so useless for Blues..? It's of little matter in the story related by the OP; the case has come up and opinion asked for. The rest is just fantasy.

By definition 'choosing' infers more than one possibility, Shirley..?

(... and maybe even gained a few Karma points..! )

Lucky ol' Jason..! Happy birthday, wishing him many happy returns of the day.

It's not something to be spread around too much, but since you asked... Shh..! Not so loud..! Walls have ears..!

Good afternoon, Bob , and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

I abandoned long ago the idea that others might have the same standards as those I set myself, and am thus rarely disappointed, but on occasion pleasantly surprised. I'm more of a 'glass half full' mentality, generally.

From the OP... "...it was okay to use it within the practice room if he wished, to save him lugging his own bass down..." (My Bold...) ... so he does have gear, but maybe less well adapted for the gig taken on. 'Snot much use being friends if one can't accept a bit of a hand now and again. If things were reversed, how many here would never consider asking a friend for the loan of something..? Seems an odd way of living to me, but 'To each his own', I suppose. I'm much less of a materialist, it would seem. It's only gear; friendships are of far more value, in my eyes, and couldn't be spoiled by a simple pecuniary loss. Still, whatever...

It's difficult to get bad sounds out of a Hiwatt amp. Less is more...

Good morning, Alex , and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

Good evening, JMT, and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

BL = Band Leader

I'd lend 'em the gear and be glad for them for getting a gig. What's rankling with you here..? I can't see the problem. Am being too naive (hard to imagine ..!)..?

Good evening, Michael, and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

Hmm...

... and that's the 'Smilies' updated, too (until the next forum upgrade ...!).

... and done (all except the 'Smilies'; I'll do them later, one by one...). Enjoy.