SpondonBassed

The "aged" brightwork looks a bit forced and as you mention, might present problems for a beginner. Then again, learning with it to start off with might be easier than learning without then trying to adapt to it. I was also concerned about shaving the neck like that given that Jazz necks are thinner to start off. Still, they called the bloke a luthier. They didn't show much in the way of neck relief and set-up so I would imagine the "high action" was sorted behind the scenes. At least they showed a fret replacement. Nice to see this item on such a generalised show.

Ahem... *horologist* /cough

Thanks for that. It will also be on tomorrow morning at 6:30 on BBC2. I'll watch a recording of it tomorrow.

Apart from that it's a great show.

Welcome Nick.

Welcome Bill.

I always thought of it as the recorded murmurings of a chimp.

I agree. The grain seems to emphasize the depth of the colour coat. It looks like it's coated in a thick sauce.

Welcome Crazydancer.

Nice job. Can we get Scott Whitley to demo it by playing Mr Pink?

Welcome Davie.

You can usually drill through both P/U cavities from the neck pocket with an appropriately long drill bit. the entry hole is then concealed within the neck joint.

Cool. Do you think that there will be any benefit from the wood previously being exposed to tonal vibrations?

Welcome Lea. Sorry I can't help with identifying your bass.

Welcome Lloyd. "s/h" means second hand.

Welcome Mark.

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I'm not sure I can get my beard as short as yours... Okay, thanks.

My avatar disappeared too. Is it temporarily missing or do I have to upload a new one?

Your consistency is to be admired. (It'll be great.)

Welcome FD.

Sorry to hear that. Get well soon chap.

Your self-indulgence is our reward. Great result. Great photos. Fill yer boots.

Congratulations. I wish you many years of enjoyment from it.

Same as the semi-hollow bass. Cavities are never usually this well finished. I like that a lot.