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I’m not even sure that the terms of that lottery are legal under the Gambling Act 2014 which states that, unless for a charitable cause and various other stipulations of the act are fulfilled, a formal lottery licence from the Gambling Commission is required. Genuinely the only way to save money is, as others have said, spend less and save it or earn more and squirrel it away before it gets frittered.

Saw this Kickstarter video posted on Facebook and am still scratching my head thinking “Why?” I set my strap height on all my basses to where it’s comfortable some years ago and, unforeseen massive weight gain excepted, don’t envisage changing it again any time soon. I don’t think I’ve ever done a gig where I’ve thought, “If only I could have my bass at Mark King height for this song and down at Hooky levels for the next one...” A solution to a problem that surely pretty much no one actually has!

That was what put me off Schallers when I was first looking at strap locks. Everyone I knew who had them on their straps regularly hadn’t realised that the cup had rotated so that the mouth of the U was pointing down. It looks like the newer design is a bit better designed in this respect. So been using Dunlop’s for 20 years now with No problems and, unlike others, I find them very secure, easy to use and maintenance free. All comes down to personal taste, I guess. The one thing to remember with installing them is to drill your guide hole before screwing in the screw otherwise there’s a risk of reaming out the cross head. The screws are longer than your average strap button screw and aren’t tapered self tapping.

MyMMV coz I’m exactly the opposite! Lol. Horses for courses! Dunlop’s all the way!

That is a gorgeous bass. I am aware of a couple more thar Wal built like that in the Pro/Custom transition phase. I recall a white poly gloss one but this trumps that one for looks!

A chum knows him and asked. He said P not TB!

Leesten varey carefully. I weel say zees ernly wernce! Glad to see you seem to be sorted. Sadly since dad moved we don’t get up that way any more...

Oooooooh, and the sheer tone in every note from Tiran’s P-bass on that track... drool!

....whilst in space or so high you might as well have been...!

Good to see that there was no expense spared by the Beeb on the stage set. Not so much Rockin’ Down The Highway but rockin ‘ in the loading bay!

You scrub up pretty well!

Had to cop Guy Pratt’s bass part on Ain’t No Doubt... that alone would be enough to give me a nervous breakdown!

Oooooh I love that song! And to get to back TH while playing it... WOW!

Won some tickets to HRH Prog IX at the Shepherd’s Bush Empire. Not so interested in the bands further down the list or the second night (Dave Brock and Focus) but really looking forward to John Lees’ Barclay James Harvest and a full band set by Rick Wakeman - presumably performing tunes from his new album, The Red Planet!

Yup, sounds interesting, and after all, waste not, want not!

“A neat cable is a happy cable!”

I love, love love that Maruszchawotsit! If I ever plumped for one that's pretty much the spec I'd go for - well, maybe dots not blocks... gorgeous!

Any relation to the wonderful Kathryn?

Last Friday, Fairport Convention at Bath Forum. Supported by the excellent Smith & Brewer. Cracking gig!

Like others have said, Wal Pro series. These were made between 78 and 81 - precursor to the “Custom Series”. Mine’s an active Pro IIE.

Three of my own basses provide the perfect answer for me personally...

That’s some serious mojo... I’m sure it’ll buff right out! Just discovered the thread. What a great gig to be part of. Can’t wait for more updates!

11 years gone today! Sad loss. Loved his playing.

Amazing how many of these bands we have in common. For me it’s... 1) The Beatles. As a wee nipper my (much) older brother, Alfie, had The Beatles Complete and we’d sit on my bed with him bashing away on his guitar singing our hearts out to those tunes... 2) Thin Lizzy. An influence nicked from my brother Brian - specifically Jailbreak and Johnny the Fox. Lizzy were my first proper gig back in 81, with Snowy in the band. 3) ELO. One of my first “my own bands” when Out Of The Blue came out and still an all time fave. Honourable mentions: The Doobie Brothers, The Eagles, Gordon Giltrap, Horslips - all introduced to me by Brian too. Rush I discovered on a school geology field trip. Yes I took a punt on with a £3.29 pocket money splurge... after some initial scepticism I never looked back.