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You can order one here https://www.adkguitar.com/products/reverend-left-handed-mike-watt-wattplower-electric-bass-satin-emerald-green quite tempting....

Be aware that the database isn't completely up to date. My 2002 BMW motorcycle was exempt when I checked a few months ago, but wasn't when I looked again recently.

Voice Memos does a surprisingly good job just using the iPhone's built in mic

Some confusion here, described as a Jazz but it’s a Precision. Decent price: https://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/fender-american-standard-jazz-bass-left-handed/1318947510

It seems he’s made a bass for Tim Lefebvre:

I don't know about the coating but I when I first tried flats (D'Addario Chromes) I found my articulation was poor until I'd got used to the feel, which took a couple of weeks. I think it was the difference in friction between fingers and string, compared to rounds.

And here it is! https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2018/10/11/reverend-guitars-unveils-lefty-mike-watt-signature-bass/

Don’t know about basses but they started putting a contoured heel on some Fender guitars in the late 80s, for example: https://guitarchimp.com/products/1989-fender-hm-heavy-metal-stratocaster-raspberry-made-in-usa

For dipping into now and again I like Jim Stinnett’s Real Bass Lessons on YouTube

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"Rocco" is legible. Signed by Rocco Prestia maybe?

I found some on eBay. For example, https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3M-Silicone-RUBBER-FEET-Bumpons-CLEAR-BLACK-WHITE-Square-Self-Adhesive-NEW/201605449947

I like playing this one live, despite not liking the original particularly. Drop D with a Hipshot extender (agree with previous posters, they are excellent and, set up correctly, the tuning is rock solid). Another thing to enjoy is that there's no bass in the first verse, so you get to come in for the chorus with a neat fill.

I have the 6 string bass (https://www.revelationguitars.co.uk/guitar/rjt-60-b/) and for the money it is superb. Build quality, finish and setup all great. There was one small flaw in the paint but for around £200 I wasn't too concerned.

Does anyone know how heavy these are?

I assume you know that you don't want to go down the Hipshot Bass Extender route? I use one for exactly this scenario and I love it.

According to this article TOP have replaced him (for touring at least) due to repeated health problems: https://www.bassplayer.com/artists/rocco

Great show. However, I didn't realise they had "retired" Rocco

I’d agree the Fender Rumble 500 is a good bet. A friend has one and it sounds great.

Agreed. My Sleeve is going strong after three years. It has a cavernous pocket too.

I think your batteries are connected in series to provide 18v to both the active circuit and pickups, in which case they will run down at the same rate.

The Elbow tribute band, derrière (caught by the censor!)

There was a post on Reddit from someone claiming to work at a large US dealer, stating that about half of their consignment of Player series guitars had problems (badly cut nuts, sharp fret ends, dodgy pots). However, it has since been deleted, and other online reports are positive. I’m pretty sure I will get one of these, but I want to see one in a shop to get an idea of how they compare to the USA models.

It's Abe Laboriel on the recording. Louis Johnson is on the Rise LP but not the title track: https://www.mixonline.com/recording/classic-track-rise-herb-alpert-426219