SpondonBassed

I probably saw it before you. I do like a good volute you know.

I wasn't sure until I saw the fretboard in place but they really do look special.

Yeah, the books aren't always right. I have a publication from a respected house saying that the bassline for Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now was overdubbed when clearly it's just a nice little run of double stops during two breaks. I suppose it's aimed at novices.

AKA: The Sumner Clones.

Good point. I think a five gives you a little more scope for transposition. After all, keys are usually chosen to suit the vocalist(s) and sometimes the horn section.

Welcome Mark. "animal clubs"? That's a new one on me. Sounds, er, fun.

Doesn't any red blooded bloke? It's usually that or to be an anatomically correct centaur.

It is now.

Spellbinding mate.

Oh yes it is!

Welcome Jon. I'd rather be a bit nervous than be overconfident. Does it not go away when you've laid down a few bars?

You mean as if Corbyn was bent over in front of Clarkson? That's gross. Take it back immediately.

Are you saying that without trying though? I get a lot of joy out of finding tonal subtleties from using the heavier strings further up the neck. I second the Eflat thing like @NJE said though. Go to Motown on it.

If I haven't mentioned before... I do like a good volute.

Calm down and breath into this brown paper bag. I promise it's not one of the ones that Ringo farted in.

I'd have trouble getting a whole kitten in each ear to be honest. Isn't there a better substitute for earplugs? A couple of small rodents perhaps?

Welcome Dave.

It's a grand feeling when the wind takes you by the whiskers. I can tell you from first hand experience. Mr Sklar also enjoys aerosol whipped cream direct from the can. There's a YT clip of it on his channel. You've got to be brave to get into that sort of extreme beard growth.

You're getting there.

Quote of the month?

Welcome Pseudonym. I'm trying to think of another word for your screen name but I can't...

It won't be me. I'm not allowed near fresh produce. I'm like a banana, fruit and veg goes right off when I'm lurking. But yeah, Mr Sklar is both my bass and my beard hero. I discovered that I was getting treated as a lesser citizen because of it though so it's long since gone. Didn't work without the long hair anyway. PS: Great original photo @Silvia Bluejay and @Happy Jack

I was looking at another Hohner cshop web-page where bridges were priced between 109 and 129 Euro. I've lost the link for now but in any case I was not wanting to spend that much if a cheaper second hand one was available.