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Probably from the neighbours. 🤣

Could be the start of your becoming a stand-up comedian?

'God-awful seventies trash' describes me perfectly. Were you the guy with the dog, next to the bar at our last gig? When you left, our audience halved. 😉

Don't know - I never noticed the bass. 😎

or his chin low down onto his bass?

That'll be two of you then. 🤣

Nilorius sent me that picture and claimed it was of him! 😁

Other than aerosol, what the .... is he on about now? 🦄🧸👵🏻

Don't think @niloriuswas around then. 🤣

Probably because they were going themselves. 😆

I once had to go through Ciggy Stop. 😎

I effortlessly make many a b*lls up on both (on a regular basis) 😉

Given your location, which Cambridge College was it? 😆

I'd say, as with most of these scenarios, it depends on the player's preference, finances and the musical context. If at all possible, it would be great if those thinking of making a move, could have the opportunity to have a decent go on each format to help their decision making. A quick play around in a music shop won't always provide a true experience of what any instrument can (and can't) do. We could just as easily ask if someone should go straight to a seven string and I'd give the same answer. I've owned 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 string basses all at the same time, and they're as different in function as a professional set of kitchen knives.

Tune in next week to find out. 🙂

Driftwood - Moody Blues

Playing in a local pub very near Christmas, a blues band I was in had the place jumping. Out from the audience cane that well-known drunk woman (although it has been known for a man to take on this role). "Your band's sh*te", exclaimed the maiden " and you have ruined my fu**ing Christmas with the p*sh you play." I believe she is auditioning for the next available 'Bond Girl' part and appearing in a cinema near you soon. And a merry Christmas to all our readers. 😁

Fair comment, but I have to say that I have three of the 2018 RDs and can't fault them in any way, other than weight.

Nope! That was me last Tuesday. I bought the outfit at Primark and bass from Bass Direct (or was it the other way around?)

Agree with you. My own preference is for a fiver although I do own a six.

I'm a big fan of Gibson RD basses, having owned five. As with most things, the market will dictate prices, but it's really up to the buyer whether s/he want to pay the asking price. I'd say that for this one, £1500 seems a decent price, provided all works as it should. Check the weight though as it could be about the same as a small car! Cases are also a problem to find for these and the older RDs don't drop into any old gig bag. Hope all goes well for you.

Bond baddie Mr Kidd' (actor and bassist Putter Smith)

Living in the Past - Jethro Tull

Top of the world ma!