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Pardon?

In my teenage incarnation, Our band had a disagreement over the tempo of a Santana song we were going to cover. After much heated disagreement, I rolled the drummer's snare down a four-flight, stone staircase. The end. Probably the best tempo it had kept for a few months.

I blackballed you at the Awards Committee. I should not have mentioned that. Not have mentioned that at all.

Dorothy C Lamour?

Not me Guv. Honest.

What made you pick up that first bass at the start of this long and winding road? A bunch of mates decided to form a band in 4th year at school. Usual collection of folk - some had no instruments; someone a broken-down drumkit, etc. Mucho racket later, those who were only there for the 'pose factor' dropped out or were kicked out. I had bought an Avon EB0 copy, was paying it up at the time, so was determined I'd learn to play the damned thing. Do you still have the same fire and enthusiasm? Do you still love it? Definitely not - never really 'loved' being in a band and to this day, hate gigging. Enjoy buying and trading bass gear though. Few believe me when I say I don't like live music, but it's true. Don't go to concerts and most likely never will. What has changed along the way? Your taste in music, taste in basses? My taste in music is eclectic but certain styles I refuse to have anything to do with are hippity-hoppity, metal, punk, heavy rock and disco. I've always enjoyed jazz to listen to, not play; some country, and blues if not featuring Bonamassa, Walter Trout and other racket-makers. Taste in basses is also varied, but if pushed, I'd pick a fiver over a four. Like Gibsons and Ricks and Overwaters. Also a fan of Fender, MM and G&L. What was the first bass? And what’s the latest? First was the Avon and the latest, a Precision 4 American Vintage, as recommended by @Stub Mandrel (cheers Stubs - a fine call on your part). OP @Rayman asked for honesty here, so although some comments made by me may seem 'odd', all are my true reactions to the set questions.

With two sugars?

Hello to you and best wishes.

Man, this is better than The Archers Omnibus. What's coming next?

Welcome CF. Not from Sheffield, but used to play a song in the set titled 'Hallam Calling', as I was dating the radio newsreader back in the 80s.

And I thought being shouted and sworn at was bad!

Nope. She had a wooden eye and a milky leg as well.

I dated my nan for a while and always made her dress as Charlize Theron. Just sayin'.

I'm still in with a chance then.

Nope, but have considered hobbling for it.

Ah, pre-CBS vintage straplocks. Now, how to fake those ... ...

Are you near any other BC chap/chapess who owns a sans-amp. If you could borrow theirs for a day, you'd know if your one is working as it should. Just a thought.

You can now button the bass onto your waistcoat when taking the dog out for its walkies.

Ah, the Inquisition. That takes me back.

@Boodang - excellent. Agree with so much of this. Best laugh I've had today.

Impressed I am young Neepwalker.

I think they are, but I never got on with them. Prefer Beta model.

Yep, love an Overwater. Much preferable to a Wal imho. Enjoy.