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+1 If we all agreed not only would it be a boring forum, but what would that say about music in general, and about bass as an instrument specifically? I hope we continue to hold and share contrary views for a long time to come...

I've always preferred playing for the song, and don't have nearly the skill, knowledge or talent (or frankly the desire) to take a solo with confidence so this resonates nicely with my approach. I do appreciate the flamboyance and sheer ability of some other bass players, and I'm genuinely happy that there are people out there pushing the envelope for the instrument, but it just isn't me - and this is a wonderfully eloquent way of stating that there is space for both styles of playing, sometimes all within the same person. We play covers, so I learn my bass parts and put in 100% to make sure the bass helps the band sound good... and that's enough for me.

Just heard about this - I was also trying to access his website, being a user of several bits of his kit. Sad news - I liked his stuff and he helped me out when I needed some repairs doing. R.I.P.

He's selling that too... a '77 apparently... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1977-White-Chevrolet-Corvette-350cu-V8-32-952-Miles-and-Simply-stunning/192620481606

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/The-worlds-worst-short-scale-electric-bass-guitar-Lynne/142902977609 I like this - honest, and not taking the p*ss with the starting price... note that I don't like it enough to buy it...

Not convinced by that relic job... how did the tuners, neck plate and knobs get so beaten up, yet the back (where most basses do get scratched) is practically pristeen... and beyond that who is really prepared to part with a monkey for an abused Squire?

Very 'interesting'... the shape is OK-ish, and at least a bit different, plus I like the sound of a 6 lb bass... what's with the anaglypta round the sides though?

It's good for the soul... but not the skin on your fingers!

Thanks for the tips! The fret saw I've borrowed can do curves quite nicely, but I am definitely going to take the more cautious route of using it to get the rough outline rather than try to get the precise shape at the cutting stage. I expect that there will be a fair amount of spent time sanding...

I've been reading your previous threads on this project to get some pointers on what you learned, which is very helpful - I have to say I really like where you've ended up with this version 4. So with new enthusiasm for doing my own bass I located said template in an older thread and printed it off - much better than the freehand sketch currently on the headstock, waiting for me to pluck up the courage to start cutting... typically, I can't re-locate the thread, but I think that thanks are due to Kodiakblair for uploading. I'll attach the pdf again here, in case anyone else would benefit. I've managed to borrow an electric fretsaw which seems like the idea tool for doing the re-shape - I'll post the results when I get it done. bassheads.pdf

That looks (and sounds) superb! I'm very tentatively modding one of these myself, and this is a real inspiration - especially the headstock re-shape and neck tint, because aesthetically that is the weakest part of the original guitar to my eyes. Nice job 😊

Another happy buyer from Tom's leaving sale - bought a neck on Friday, received it this morning. Very happy with it too. As a bonus, it was so well wrapped I needed help to extract it from the packaging. As others have said in the last few days, the communication was top notch and Tom is a good guy to deal with. Thanks Mate 😊

Probably a typo, but this auction has a buy-it-now price of £1... so a pick is not unreasonable... but £12 postage seems steep. However, the one photo is of a cardboard box of the type you send guitars in, and the 'Item specifics' states 5 strings and right handed? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Electric-Bass-Guitar-Pick/283062167589 I think the seller is legit, although they are selling a lot of ex-Gear4Music items and also no-name (and no photo of the headstock) knock-off stuff which may or may not be junk, but this auction qualifies as weird.

Now reduced... don't all rush at once.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bespoke-Bass-Guitar-LQQK-Made-From-A-Waney-Plank-With-The-Bark-Still-Attached/192604702442 For all I know it sounds as amazing as claimed, although not sure about the ergonomics...

That definitely qualifies as weird or wonderful, depending on your point of view... My other half would have a fit if I brought that home, which almost makes it worthwhile on it's own!

I owned a few ESP guitars (before I made the switch to fat strings) and they were always good... some lovely quilted tops and - back then at least - pointy headstocks... Love the look of the Stream bass though!

I also remember reading one not too long ago where (if I remember) the original frame i.e. the wooden part, was retained and everything flipped round front to back, so a replacement upgraded speaker ended up mounted in what was originally the back... possibly the head section was switched for a higher power TE model and the result was a very high powered and compact combo, albeit still quite heavy... I recall thinking at the time that it was a very cool mod to make, although maybe not of much use to you if weight reduction is the intent?

Interesting... I don't really know anything about Ashdown gear, apart from the fact that I like the modern stuff I borrow at the rehearsal room we use. But from everything you've said it sounds like the seller is equally as ignorant, or hoping to hook an MK fan who doesn't know any better. I almost mentioned above that it does sounds very optimistically priced, but for all I knew this was some kind of holy grail kit - although it seems not... It does look like he has taken the 1200 watt thing from the back of the cabinet section though, so maybe he is just unaware of what he's actually selling?

No provenance provided in the listing, but seller claims this 8x12 Ashdown Superking combo was previously owned by Mark King – a beast of a thing either way: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ashdown-Bass-Amp-Superking-Combo-1200w-Owned-by-Mark-King/253690582685

Just saw this post and the auction below within 5 minutes of each other... of course, one might have inspired the other, but anyway: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bass-guitar-90s-Tune-Bassmaniac/323313701857 Only a few hours left, but you could always contact the seller via ebay if it is not sold or re-listed today?

+1 - I've owned a few different models and they seem to be built (fit and finish etc.) to a higher standard than a lot of the alternatives for similar money. Hardware is nothing fancy... but more importantly, neither is it compromised to the point of useless.

A couple of times that link back to the original listing has failed to work for me... annoying. I'm sure that showing a 'similar' alternative listing works for some products, or new items, but I've yet to see one suggested alternative worthy of the name when looking at secondhand basses or amps etc. I suppose they have to try things out, if it drives sales, but it would be a nice option to be able to disable the 'feature', either on the platform of via a URL parameter.