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Very nice indeed! Fancying ebony or white I am.

Just bought a Gibson bridge from Karl. Very smooth transaction, straightforward and great comms - thanks Karl!

We cancelled a gig on the day earlier in the year as my dad became ill and was taken to Hull A&E - he's 93. We do specific arrangements so a dep would have been pretty difficult. The pub were relaxed and have rebooked us. This would all have been trickier had we been a function band or if we had been regarded as more of a "name" band, but then in those cases, formal contracts would probably have been in place per mrtcat's post.

Just noticed, G4M also do a Jaguar style (the Seattle) with P/J pups also in Paulownia. Nice in white...

...and no neck dive? I'm intrigued Tom🤔

Nice job there Dandelion. Has a "Classic 50s" look to it.

I've got an Anker - quite cheap, but quit bassy too https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-SoundCore-Bluetooth-Playtime-Resistance-Black/dp/B01MTB55WH/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1513856960&sr=1-3&keywords=anker+bluetooth

In terms of gigs I missed... Any XTC gig in their formative years Thin Lizzy at the Cardiff Capitol 1978, shortly before its demolition (it was a planning thing, nothing to do with Lizzy) MC5 at York Rowing Club, circa 1972. I'm told this happened, but I've been unable to prove it! And those I'd like to revisit... Pub rock special at Guildford Civic Hall 1974ish, Feelgoods second on the bill Ramones/Talking Heads/Saints at the Roundhouse 1977. Wow! Happy daze

And now...£499. Still a good price, but a bit irritating!

The Embassy looks to be in stock at GAK and G4M .

That's a 2014 in Fireburst. I think it's lovely - takes all sorts

[quote name='Grahambythesea' timestamp='1510244076' post='3404972'] Thats right. [/quote] Ah, very nice. Future classic there I think.

Very nice, always liked the RD's design. They look like the p/ups out of the EB series.

Can't see the photos on my phone, but is this a natural from GAK?

I got a pretty quick response via Messenger.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1509019592' post='3396060'] IIRC, the Precision first appeared in 51, then what you could call the 'Sting' version (two-colour sunburst with white guard) was from late 54 to mid-57, the 'new' version with humbucking split pickup, revised pickguard and headstock shape was from mid-57. Rosewood boards appeared in 1959 and tort guards around 1960. All these dates are fluid - being Fender there were aberrations and exceptions aplenty depending on availability of parts, etc. You are correct. In 58 you could get a 3TSB with gold guard and one-piece maple neck and in 59 a 3TSB with gold guard and rosewood board - which was only available for one year, hence its rarity. 3TSB, tort guard and rosewood board appeared in 1960. All approximate, of course - Fender transitions are notoriously hard to date with 100% accuracy. [/quote] So does that mean by definition the MiM Roadworn is a sort of 57 re-issue or did 2TSB persist beyond the introductory year (and apologies to the OP for hijacking!)?

[quote name='coffee_king' timestamp='1509003997' post='3395868'] Anyone know the difference between the 57 and the 58? [/quote] Sticking my neck out here but...was 3TSB introduced for 58?

Lovely looking bass - nice one!

[quote name='Brett' timestamp='1503916754' post='3361490'] Always loved John McGeoghs playing in the Banshees and I'm pretty certain it was the solo from Shot by both sides that grabbed peoples attention. [url="https://youtu.be/TCULiAKoDcM"]https://youtu.be/TCULiAKoDcM[/url] [/quote] This^^. Also, that Barry Adamson bassline is rather cool.

Working my way - slowly and in random order - through the XTC back catalogue. Oranges and Lemons currently.

Nice story Mick - enjoy the reunion!