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It’s short, mercifully. Metallica ain’t been my bag for many, many years. But they still are to millions, so good for them. Except Lars. The cover for the forthcoming album looks like someone gave up part way through building something from random Lego pieces.

Moved over to these from Rotosounds a good while back. Much prefer them.

I’ll direct these fairly minor things at Fender initially as they’re what I generally buy, but can just as much apply to all. All basses that have black scratchplates be fitted with black screws as standard. Straplock buttons supplied with new basses. Basses to come with an alternative scratchplate included (loved this with the black JMJ Mustang). Also… BC Rich - make a nice Mockingbird Double P shortie. Gibson - kill the 3 point bridge off forever. Oh, and reissue the Flying V bass too.

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From his expression and the position of his foot it appears he’s stepped in something.

How did you pay for it? If by credit or debit card consider going down the chargeback route given you’ve given the merchant ample time and opportunity to resolve and they’ve failed to.

Stripped or not I've seen far worse (as the actress said to the bishop etc etc). Whether you keep it or sell, keep it as a whole instrument either way. Because it already is one. Just my twopenneth…

It brings to mind a Tom Waits quote… A gentleman is someone who can play the accordion, but doesn’t.

Arms. Legs. Own transport.

Morphine and Sandman absolutely slayed. The fact they’re so largely overlooked and unknown all these years later is nowt short of criminal in my book. So bravo to the OP for unwittingly seeking out the magnificence of Morphine.

A topic perfect for Muzz Skillings.

Married to my cousin, is Laurence. Lovely chap.

Will absolutely second the feedback here for Ashdown (happily still servicing an original ABM 400 for not very much cost at all, amongst other things) and Barefaced (Alex has always been really thorough and crazily detailed and informative on any responses to email questions or queries). Actually, Guitar Guitar (Birmingham is my local one) have also always been great on the occasions I’ve had cause to visit too. The Little Guitar Shop in Birmingham I’ll also big up. They have some tasty stock from time to time and have done a few bits of tech work for me that have been bang on.

Suggest also seeing if the shop has one of those McCartney ‘Bassman’ stickers. If so, stick it on his bass and add a question mark at the end. 😬😬😬

F.E.A.R. For Everyone A Refund?

Came here to say this. An absolutely cracking looking bass otherwise, but that J pickup makes me sad.

Not tempted to go with black screws? looks great regardless though!

Have you decided what type of uke you’re going for - soprano, concert, tenor etc? I dabble a bit and have a Lanikai LU-21 tenor which sounds pretty good to my ears and they don’t break the bank (up to and around £100). They do, or at least did, those in soprano and concert models too. Very much depends what “cheap” means though. You can get far cheaper, of course, but I’ve no idea if there’s anything decent in that bracket. PS - this may possibly be better being moved to ‘Other Instruments’ in terms of the likelihood of more responses.

The cynic in me wonders if the about turn had anything to do with the mention of the studio in question. BD aren’t all that far from me, though I must admit I’ve never visited when in the vicinity, partly due to reading so many less than great accounts. These issues may be in the minority, but there does seems to be a lot of anecdotal evidence. Enough to keep me away anyway. If I want attitude that results in me handing over a wedge of cash I’ll chat to my kids…

Steve McDonald has been playing these with Melvins now for a couple of years or so as his main basses. It’s a good enough recommendation for me. Plus, there’s no three point bridge on them. Big tick for me!

Phil Anselmo - most things he says and does. Idiot.

The need for light as above plus increasing discomfort from arthritis in the cold. Otherwise…