pete.young

Mine failed under its own weight, without a bass on it.

Heavier (as in larger diameter?) or higher tension? Sometimes heavier means higher tension, but it isn't always the case.

Looks not unlike the Ibanez, but much cheaper. Look forward to your comments anzoid.

There is also the Palmer Trinity. Voorsprung Durch Technic with a price to match. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Palmer-Trinity-ABC-Pedal/dp/B00G2CK2XA

Have a chat with Max at SFX Sound. http://sfxsound.com/home/.

Oh Boo. I saw Ted with the 'Band of Friends' about 3 years ago in Ipswich and he was still on top top form. Got to shake his hand. Touching tribute from Gerry on the band's website. http://www.bandoffriends.eu/index.html

There are a couple of threads in 'Amps and Cabs' about using small powered PA speakers with a battery and inverter. I think @mcnach had a set-up like this, you could ask him. The Phil Jones Bass Briefcase can also be fitted with a battery, which will power it for an hour on a full charge. Or you can connect a bigger battery like a leisure battery to it. This has plenty of clout to keep up with acoustic instruments. Expensive solution though.

And, if it has a rosewood board you're going to have issues with CITES.

Exactly like a Vox Wyman then!

The Ritter one is pretty good.

Using this theory - TI Flats. They never need to be changed.

Excellent, congratulations on the endorsement. I have a Vintage V300, gotta be the best value acoustic ever even at the full list price.

I'll play. Check out Jake Shimabukuro

Might be worth an email to Nordstrand to see what they can do for you. One option is to buy a 3b and wire it up yourself.

I had one of the 4-string ones back in the 1970s, and I'm pretty sure it was just a push fit into the two sockets on the top of the bass. You're talking about the steel bar, about 300mm long with two 'spikes' that point down into holes in the bass, yes? Maybe try a drop of penetrating oil around the spike ? Be interested to see some pictures. Wish I'd kept mine now.

I just tell people I play Accordion and Banjo and for some reason the conversation goes off in a different direction. I was thinking about taking up the bagpipes.

The police have just charged him with conducting himself improperly, and have asked him to accompany them to the station.

Tempted to offer £400 quid for it.

I have a Phil Jones Bass Briefcase which is listed as > 4MOhm for the passive input, and it still sounds a hell of a lot better with my EDB-1 in front of it. Not sure if this is due to the EDB-1 impedance or other factors.

If you have a Diego board, it comes with carpet on the board. So the hook goes on the pedals.

Thanks Andy, that ties in with what I know about the history of the bass before I got it, in 1979.

Andy, would you mind having a look to see if there's anything for a BB800 , 001176 ? I think it's around '77 / '78.

Bilbo, I have no experience to offer in this regard: just wanted to say that I'm glad you survived and give my best wishes for a full recovery. In your shoes I'd be thinking about depping out gigs in 3 weeks time, but if you need someone to roadie or drive you around drop me a PM and I'll help out if I can.

Also comes in handy for playing the bass and guitar parts to 'Peaches' at the same time.