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These are great instruments. I've had mine a couple of years now and wouldn't part with it. 

I have Labella BB2 flats on and a good setup is essential. 

Once you get used to the quirky controls they can deliver a variety of tones, quite a clear hi-fi-ish sound. 

SS and mine weighs 6.5 lbs so easy on the shoulder.

That case looks nice. 

If you fancy trying a Hofner this looks a good buy and I don't think you would suffer any depreciation. 

I bumped into Jet Harris at the NEC 'Mad About Guitars' show maybe 20 years or so ago. We smoked a cigarette together and chatted for 5 or 10 minutes. He was very personable. I then watched his demonstration/performance and the same later that afternoon with Hank Marvin. 

All in all a good day out. 

It's all gone out of numerical sequence. Was it ever going to work? 

I'm stuck at number 7!

I think numerically would be easier with song titles which calls for a new post - JUST FOR FUN II. 

Well, as the BF One10 was so small & light I bought one a couple of years ago. The sound/tone was just so good that I bought another. The 2 are more than enough for my needs and with a lightweight class D head, (TCE BH250), I'm still able to roadie for myself. So a thumbs-up to BF. 

The 2 things that I really don't care to hear are slap & rap. 

That looks handsome. I've only had my Tanglewood for a few months but it has become my favourite noodling bass since I found it on Reverb for £200. Yes, build quality is very good. It appears to be ply with a nice veneer back & top. 

I didn't need it as I already have a Hofner HCT. With the toaster pickups on mine it's voice is quite different to the Hofner, more mids I think. The neck is a slimmer C profile rather than the Hofner D, and the waist is a softer shape. 

I hadn't bought anything new for some time and was convinced that my gassing days were over and that I was so happy with my 2 favourites, my Squire Mustang & HCT, that I was gas free. 

Anyway, pleased as punch with the Tanglewood I now claim to be gas free once again. 

AND he used this little bass guitar, the one that everyone wants!

Never been into performance, always the music. I do however tap a foot and on some occasions indulge in a little nodding of the head. 

Sometimes I do, then again, sometimes I don't. More often than not nowadays it's what I think fits. 

13 minutes ago, Rich said:

What I would really really like is a string that sounds exactly like a flat, but doesn't feel like one. I'd love some flat-sounding strings on my P bass -- I mean, what's not to love about the sound of a P with flats -- but I absolutely hate the feel of flats under my fingers. The smoothness is just ugh, it feels almost slimy and makes me want to wash my hands. 

Just the opposite for me, I prefer the feel of flats rather than rounds. 

£150 delivered. 

£30 delivered. 

If it looks like a great bass, if it feels like a great bass, if it sounds like a great bass, then it's probably a great bass. 🙂

https://www.soundunlimited.co.uk/blogs/articles/guitar_tone_woods

A little more depth:

http://tonewooddatasource.weebly.com/technical-data.html

My current favourite for noodling is my Tanglewood Violin bass. The body appears to be ply including the top. Is it "tone plywood", (a subject not yet broached)? 

https://www.projectguitar.com/forums/topic/10027-myths-about-plywood/

1 minute ago, fleabag said:

I lurve a bit of JJ too.  Got some at home.  Didnt he use a stereo guitar in the past  ?

I have no idea.

Comes across to me as a poor recording.

Thought this was a good live performance.