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Anything with a mains plug I’m afraid.🤨

I went the other way - originally played P-basses and Stingrays, and then had to find a lighter instrument following a shoulder injury. Have now ended up with Fender Precision Lyte(s), which contrary to the name have a very slim jazz style neck which previously I found way too small. Having used them for years now, I probably would struggle going back to the larger neck profiles I always preferred - weird innit? Bit sad as I love my P-bass and really miss my Stingray too.

Just filled in enquiry form, will update later with how I get on. Thanks for posting krispn!

Am guessing you've tried all the usual boys stuff - undressing / farting / swearing /drugs etc etc? Or does she do all these too? 😮

Christies guideline below for the J-200 is probably their biggest underestimate then? J-200's with no provenance can go for that I think! Gilmour’s early musical influences included the Everly Brothers and Bob Dylan, and reflecting this the collection also offers several acoustic guitars. Examples include a 1969 D-35 Martin purchased on the streets of New York in 1971, and used as both Pink Floyd and David Gilmour’s main studio acoustic, notably on Wish You Were Here (estimate $10,000-20,000); a Gibson J-200 Celebrity (1985) acquired from John Illsley of Dire Straits (estimate $3,500-5,500); and a unique Tony Zemaitis (1978) custom acoustic bass guitar (estimate $15,000-25,000).

I would imagine just one of the Strats will realise £1m alone?

Absolutely, top man.

I did a duo gig in Leeds Town Hall a few years ago, and actually left the PA amp we both played through at my house. Dashed out to a s/h shop on The Headrow and bought an old Peavey mixer amp to do the job. Gig went well, and I took the amp back to the shop where he gave me £20 less than what I'd bought it for a few hours earlier, which I thought was fair enough TBH. Funny thing was when we were setting the amp up at the gig, I moved a grand piano to find a similar amp underneath it which we could have used!! Ever since then, I have a checklist on the reverse of my sun visor in the car to prevent it occurring again. Handy to use after the gig too. I've found that when people give you a hand out with your gear is when you're most likely to forget something. Though well intentioned it can disrupt your own routine of loading that makes you forget what goes where and the risk of possible items going astray. ( Tell me this isn't just an older bassist's thing please?!!)

In my first proper band (when I was a guitarist) our bass player left his 7O's Precision in a rough working men's club in Wakefield one Saturday night. I went back for it next day fearing the worst and fortunately it was still there. Same guy left the same bass on the pavement outside his house when I dropped him off after another gig in winter. Next morning it was still there, covered in frost. Bass was okay, thanks to a good case. He did like a drink as I remember....

I went to Christies for the Clapton guitar auction, and the guide prices were mostly a long way out as you might expect. This one will no doubt go the same way.

Am guessing the black Strat has had a new neck, as surely a 69 would have had a different headstock / logo? Would have put in a bid otherwise....😄

Cheers, will get back to you if I can shift one or two bits of kit first.

Always felt a bit miffed that most of the pub rock scene seemed to be very London / SE based. Can't remember much similar stuff oop North? How about Eddie and the Hot Rods - r'n'b / punk / new wave? More blurring.

Mmm, nearly in the zone for me. Cheers.

Also anyone remember The Count Bishops, later just The Bishops? High octane r'n'b like the Feelgoods and 9 Below Zero IMO.

Just watched it, and agree with your comments. The programme seemed to deal mainly with guitar sounds, to the detriment of the players maybe. I found it entertaining enough but unlike the drum programme I didn't learn anything new. Bit more of how different guitar brands sounded may have been good before we got into the long section on FX? Lenny Kaye seems a nice feller but didn't find him particularly engaging either, at least not as much as Mr Copeland and Ms Weymouth. Still, good to see the BBC covering subjects like these, so more please.

Another bass I need to prise from your hands then Paul!! Actually thought after I'd posted earlier - are the Hohner B2V basses light?

But 5 string basses lighter than my 4 string? Unlikely I think, but welcome any suggestions. ( For reference, my 4 string Fender weighs a tad under 7lbs, my Dano probably around 6lbs)

Never had any real GAS for a 5 string, although in one band I was in the singer’s lack of vocal range meant we had to transpose a lot of stuff down,so a fiver would have been useful - however, we gave him the boot which saved me the bother! Nowadays any 5 GAS would be quickly stopped by the extra weight inevitably involved, my poor old back and shoulder just wouldn’t allow it.

Last night was in Scarborough with our acoustic duo. Lovely venue called The Watermark, a café/bar situated on the north bay end of Marine Drive. Despite dreadful weather the place was full, everybody dining when we arrived to set up. Just took my bass and Sansamp, straight into their PA. Bit worried at first as our monitoring was some Alto compact speakers with a few tiny drivers, but after taking a while to get accustomed it worked fine. The gig went really well, plenty of requests from the audience and lots of nice comments afterwards. One of those rare venues where everything was spot on, really well run by the organiser Bob (also a bassist!) and so unusual these days. Even a free beer for the band too, c/o sponsors Wold Top Brewery. Finished a bit early due to the weather / rough sea - the coastguard was amazed there were people at the venue when he came in to advise us the safest way to leave! I nearly got caught by monster waves crashing over the road when I was putting our stuff in my car, bit scary but wonderful at the same time. All in all a great gig, and one of those places that deserves to be supported and do well.

We had two great gigs this weekend, including one of my favourite venues - Buxton Opera House. Great audience and staff there, we had a blast.

Gives me goosebumps everytime I hear Larry Carlton starting that solo. 😮

Danelectros are great, but please don’t tell everyone....... Squier Jaguar basses are a great way to dip your toe into the short scale pool. There are two though so be careful which one to try - the active ones are full scale, but the passive ones are 30” scale, PJ pickup arrangement and a great little bass. Weren’t that expensive too, and s/h ones often crop up for around £120. Most common colours are black and red, although there were some silver ones as well.

Surprised this hasn't had a mention yet! This is the original version, and the bass always got my interest even at an early age. Apparently the tune was originally called 'Lancashire Blues' and composed by Eric Spear, for which he was paid £6 according to Wiki !!

You're right Kev. The band was originally named 'Rockaria', and then morphed into The ELO Experience. Andy (our 'Jeff'!) was probably singing then too. Thank you! We're not as 'rock n roll' as a lot of bands, but then don't think the original ELO were either?!! ( Shameless plug - we're playing at Guildford G-Live on 24th July this year ) 🙂