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The K's - My new favourite band. They put so much effort into trying to get their newly released album I wonder if the world knows ? to Number 1 last week. Really down to earth group of lads.

I used hydrate on the fretboard when I got mine as it looked a little dry. I then tried a little bit on the back of the body to see how it would come up and it looked wonderful, so I sparingly gave it a once over. It now has a very subtle shine but it does make the grain on the thing really pop.

I have a 4 string for sale if anybody is after one. Will post it in marketplace when i get a mo.Put flats on mine too.

Well I decided on a shortscale but couldn't decide between a Mike Kerr and a Mike Watt so recklessly bought both. I'll post how I get on with them. Merchant City Music in Glasgow were brilliant- great service and a decent discount unlike Guitar Guitar who wanted £210 deposit to send me some photos of a Sandberg. It was refundable but completely ridiculous and lost them the sale.

I put chromes on mine and they sound great. In no hurry to swap out the Barts either.

There is a great kiesel video about stringing headless basses on youtube showing how to get the ends tidy.

Any with artificial ageing - the stupidest concept ever IMHO.

I think that's part of my problem as I'm not tied to a specific type. I like strange and quirky, basses that are like works of art , simple controls probably going forward. The tones I can get out of the filters on my ACG are amazing but sometimes simple volume and tone is enough.

Hi Folks, Retirement isn't too many years away so its probably my last real opportunity to buy me a high(ish) end bass. ( Which I don't really need !) I've been scanning the markets and fancy in no particular order, Alusonic Django - Look absolutely amazing but on the youtube vids they sound a bit sterile Warwick thumb BO - had one before so know I like them ( but paid £850 for a mint one) now they want £3800 Sandberg California TM4 Nighthawk Plus - its grey or matte copper - what more can you say ! Sandberg Ida Neilson - this would have definitely been the one but for the ageing which I'm not sure I can live with ( its like going to get a new car and asking them to scratch and dent it before driving it off the forecourt) Spector Euro - sold one for £600 so again difficult to part with the cash they want now and the shorties.... Fender Mike Kerr - love it but mixed reviews Reverend MIke Watt - Watt Plower - it sparkles Vincent pony - the Vincents look great but don't know much about them. Also need to consider which will retain the most value when I need to sell it off just to eat ? If anybody has played any of these or suggest others ( I'm not a Fender / Ric/ Stingray guy)and want to weigh in an opinion to help me decide that would be great before I put miles on the car and go and try it. You can't trust any reviews online ( apart from Dood's !) I'm not tied to any particular genre and only play in the house so my pride and joy isn't going to get destroyed or stolen down the local . Ed.

Would purple work do you think ?

Thanks Andy the looks mint !

Spotted this Retrovibe on FB marketplace and even better, it turned out to be for sale by a BC'er I'd dealt with before. Its a short scale with the stinger pre amp and obviously jazz pickups. I put Labella Mustang flats on it ( as its through body stringing) and its just a dream to play. The quality for the money is phenomenal and I'm seriously tempted to get another and string it piccolo.David has even agreed to do me an edstraker123 truss rod cover. Definitely one of my better buys.

Hi Folks, Just wondered if anybody could recommend stain colours that would work well on a mahogany body beneath an oil finish. Photo's would be great if anybody has suggestions. Ed.

It really puzzles me why people will pay a fortune for a gnarly old bass from the 70's when they could buy a pristine, better new one for a fraction of the cost.

Not yet but my aim is to have as many basses as my age ( I'm not there yet by a long way !) and this policy always gives you scope for a new one each year.

Hi Dan, I love your reviews so looking forward to it when you get the time. Hope you're feeling a bit better too ! Take it easy, Ed.

Which shop was it ?

And here too. Highly recommended.