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Being born in '73 I was too young for Punk but discovered, and loved it, in the mid to late 80s. All my mates were metalheads and while being into that I'd always loved the slightly more melodic, alternative side to rock, punk, post punk, goth etc. When Grunge hit it was like the perfect blend for me. One of my favourite albums at the time was a little known compilation called 'Another Damned Seattle Compilation'. Seattle bands doing The Damned covers. Yes it was just cashing in on the grunge scene, but it had unknown (to me) American punk/grunge bands and was fantastic. Seek it out, it's a great album. In a similar vein, I used to buy the Epitaph sampler albums from a small record shop. Fantastic albums full of bands I'd never heard of doing stuff I loved, more stateside punk though, but where does punk end and grunge start?

Robert Smith loves cats!

Trust - Neds Atomic Dustbin

Go on then, count me in. A combination of having a few unfinished projects (parts already bought) and last year getting a bit expensive, means I have no need to be buying anything other than strings 'n' things this year. Maybe even sell some stuff.

Carrie Anne Wayward Son - Kansas Edit, @SteveXFRwell that's ruined my joke 😄

Gary Gilmore's Eyes - The Adverts

On a Rope - Rocket From The Crypt

Ignore me. Too slow.

I'm Not Scared - Eighth Wonder Yes I'm hanging my head in shame. 😁

I've been known to spend far too much time and money on cheap basses, I'm literally flatting and polishing a refinished 80's Kay bass between BC browsing sessions. I look at it as a hobby, I don't do any of it to make a profit and I'm well aware that some of my basses would make a fine loss if sold. Other people pay thousands per year to push a trolley around a golf course, digging around in the undergrowth and whacking balls into lakes. As has been mentioned, as long as you go into it with your eyes open and don't expect a bass to be worth the sum of its parts, then knock yourself out and enjoy the process.

Shot By Both Sides - Magazine

If you are thinking of a preamp or loom upgrade then incorporating a series switch is something I'd recommend. I really like a Jazz with the pickups in series, but that's probably because I prefer a P bass sound. Nevertheless it's a useful addition to a Jazz.

I didn't even know he was on life support.

Animal (F**k like a beast) - W.A.S.P.

Saturn 5 - Inspiral Carpets

I like it. Made from hand selected tonewool, and once you've dropped your toast down it it'll play like butter!

The Harder They Come - Jimmy Cliff

Not looking, Not looking, Not looking, Not looking, Not looking. 🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈

I quite like the look of it, can't really see what the negativity is about. It has a Ripper/Grabber vibe about it which I think is cool. Price is a bit steep but only time will tell if it's priced wrong. I'm do agree though that bass playing Queen fans will surely go for a looky-likey P bass, or Stingray.

Cool. No problem with a burst if a 'Prefeshnial' is doing it. Probably more costly than a solid colour, but you know what you're happy to pay. Wasn't sure if you wanted to have a go at it yourself. I'll shut up then! 😄 Merry Christmas. 🙂👍

Who will be doing the refinish, as a burst is more difficult and time consuming, therefore more expensive? Just something to bear in mind. My 2p worth on colour choice. Fiat did the 500 in a lovely dark turquoise, that with that neck and the blocks & binding would look great. I know you don't want a scratchplate, but a mint one with the turquoise would be fantastic. Turquoise Fiat 500 Anniversario

Straight to Hell - The Clash

Burn My Eyes - Machine Head Yeah, yeah, yeah, it's an album title. It's Christmas, whatcha gonna do? 😉

Crazy Train - Ozzy

Firestarter - The Prodigy