Mike

I pretty much echo the sentiments of the majority. I always take two basses, generally my four string Shuker jazz and a various 5 string (soon to be 5 string Shuker jazz!). It's for two reasons - some of the tunes my band play require a five string, but I generally prefer playing a four, so just use a five on those particular tracks. Also if anything went wrong, it's far easier to switch to the other bass and continue with a minimum of fuss. Plus, really, after amps/cabs/flightcases/bags etc, what's one more bass in the car? Also, as all the gigs I do are paid, I think I have a duty to be professional and have all "bases" covered, so to speak. Interesting stories on here, especially the two about broken E strings on doubles, what a nightmare!! I don't suppose many double players bring a spare to a gig! Regards Mike

Hey, I live in Chelmsford and attend the fellowship gigs regularly - a phenomenal night. I also get lessons from Seth Govan, who's a monster player!

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230275715930"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=230275715930[/url] Just a headsup to my Ken Smith which is due to finish on eBay tonight!

[quote name='mewsie' post='249348' date='Jul 28 2008, 08:55 AM']i used to import and sell robots on ebay[/quote] Love it!

Man,didn't know that. Thanks for the headsup, what a shame.

Same here Dood, should have had pictures weeks ago, sent a few emails with no reply, presume he's very busy but still a shame!

Ah, a holiday - that explains the slump in the market then! Hope you had a good one!

[quote name='EBS_freak' post='238980' date='Jul 14 2008, 10:40 AM']"A unique guitar was AMONG THE ITEMS worth £25,000"[/quote] D'oh - thanks for clarifying. I thought that was immensely overpriced. Sometimes I can be a bit guilty of speedreading!

£25,000 worth of unusual, though? Wow.

Ah thought it was still in Witham. Where are you from, dubya?