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When i started out and skint i relied on these repairs, even gigged with them. I had no choice, times were too hard to think of a new set, plus a long bus ride to the nearest shop, new strings were birthday or christmas materials. A great way out of a spot. I'm a tad more selective these days.

Cant see the attraction or reasoning. I find the Fender 'relic' industry rather silly too. The Rory Gallagher signature even has one of the tone pots no longer working. I just don't get it. For Rory? He toured hard and played that instrument to its state with sweat, blood and tears. When he walked into his local shop to buy his first Fender I'll bet my last bass that he went home and just touched and played with it whilst marvelling at its beauty, quality and the craftsmanship behind it. He didnt plan the damage or want a scruffy guitar, his working conditions created that. Its like buying Rolling stones Tshirts from Next, just a passing vanity fad. Our signature sound is in our hands, the instrument is the medium for expression. I love my basses and get that horrible feeling in my gut if anything happens to them, once that passes it becomes a part of the guitar but if i had the choice these war wounds wouldn't be there. This is a stupid fad and once the said fad has passed this guy is going to realise he just threw the value and allure of his beautiful instrument away in the name of vanity. Maybe I'm just boring

The Purple Black Duck wins through on yet another bass trade with me. As always and now expected, Kev is a true pro at getting these deals sorted swiftly and with no fuss. Must be our 4th or 5th major trade and always simple. Cheers Kev Will send you a pic for your birthday ;-) Col

Here are my two new additions. Warwick Streamer P-Nut Signature II & III Both were reviewed for the german magazine. Simply sublime. Nothing more I can say....