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Good point. One of our smaller site offices had asbestos in the walls and we had to put signs on every wall stating not to drill without masks etc. If i remember right it was actually the wall covering rather than the wall. A kind of early artex from 1976. I don't actually drill the plaster board. I tend to use a phillips screwdriver with a twist and push motion thru the wall and always have a damp cloth around it to capture any dust. I believe the big issue with drilling is the amount of dust it causes. (the screwdriver is exact width for the plasterboard wall plugs i use.)

To be fair my house temp ranges from 15-20 oC. Its well insulated triple glazed and no matter what temp is outside it retains heat very well. On the other hand it gets very warm on that hot day we get every couple of years up here. For me the temperature change isn't an issue but i can see how it could be. I've not always lived in warm, well insulated houses I don't have cases for every bass either so this was cheaper than buying cases and i'd have nowhere to store 5-10 basses in cases. All i have is my tiny bass cave to escape the pleasures of life.(hoover, washing machine and 4 bloomin cats) My main working bass the Sandberg VM4 is kept on a floor stand cause i find it easier to use from that on a daily basis. The others are either back ups or for specific bands or projects i've been in over the years. 3 of the basses in the pic have now gone. Dave

Luckily when i bought the hangers they were the swivel type so that helps a lot but there's still some side movement.

Agree with the wooden strip across the wall directly screwed onto the stud woodwork then screw your hangers onto the wood. Make sure you leave enough space between basses in case they don't hang straight down. Some basses will fall slight off centre depending on type of hanger and weight distribution. My hangers pivot but some basses do still lie slightly off centre. You don't want your basses banging together when hanging or removing either. Here's mine

Narrow it down to your first recollection of each topic or the first album you bought from each topic. I found on my own choices it was first single or album i bought from each genre. Dave

Just a fantastic everlasting song.

On BC i'm never sure whether someone is jesting with me or they really have that kind of option. You just never know who you are talking with. If its genuine i wish you all the very best. If its not I just hate you. Just noticed the E string is extended down to D. Now that is kinda Kool.

Exactly what i did with the Deep Purple tribute. Learn studio version and listen to all the live ones for best bits. 70's Glam covers i tend to do as per the well known singles version. That's what people remember. Dave

Nice. Like the one on left but the zebra finish is a bit too extreme for me. Dave

What are they.

Respect and admiration for any musician that can do that. I'm assuming you are reading sheet music while you play. Dave

Top of the Pop albums

Eye Level. I can remember that one. Was that not from a TV detective series

I remember listening to my Mums records back in 60's. Roy Orbison, Gene Pitney, Bands like Platters had amazing vocal harmonies. I did have a great connection to her Music from the Greek Islands album and to this day Greece is my fav foreign destination. This was one of my fav songs from her singles collection.

What version is the 2nd WAL with 5 pots. Don't remember seeing them before. I had the 4 pot version in 80's. Prefer the first WAL pic. Very nice and i now have GAS thanks. Dave

What was the first music you really liked that was solely your choice and not your parents. Maybe the first single (depending on your age) or even album. Did you ever buy an album that changed your style of listening or a band that you continue to like to this day lie Rush for me. Just a few helpful tips to focus the mind and see what you come up with. Dave

I like that

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Quasar bass altho that's the model name rather than manufacturer

Think the older WAL's looked neater. Had one in mid 80's and great to play and nothing sounded like a WAL bass back then. Dave

Some of this while searching name of the Staccato bass. Saw this back in 80's and was very impressed by them.

Parker and Staccato basses quite eye catching

Spot on.

Surprised no-one has mentioned these yet. They were quite different when first appeared and very well made. Bit expensive but if i had the chance i would buy one. Alembic.

Is the centre section a pick up or ramp ? Loving the colour of that.