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I didn’t play for almost a decade. Came back to it as I wanted a social outlet that wasn’t the pub or cycling (which I was obsessive about). If it feels like a chore then stop. Just pack the gear up, put it somewhere safe and don’t worry about it.

Used to be mine and I echo what Stew says.

You can try and sell it here or give somewhere like BassBros a call. That’s the easiest way I guess, and you’ll likely get a fair price and an easy sale. Sorry to hear of the loss of your friend.

I’m all for Fender doing cool stuff. I own and play one of these and have owned it from new and it’s one of the best basses over ever played. Pickups, neck, finish and set up are incredible. https://reverb.com/uk/item/42965899-fender-fsr-american-pro-jazz-bass-shell-pink-rosewood-neck It’s quirky but coherent. The other one doesn’t have any sense of identity or logic driving the decisions. Another thing that gets on my nerves is the holes in a pickguard for a rest on Japanese basses which is both on the wrong place (on a 62 reissue) and doesn’t have holes underneath. I love the fantastic wood finishes nuts it a bit over the top this one.

I was the one who shared the issue here to protect people and I’d say that your actions to support members was really appreciated, by me at least, and others I’m sure. I just wanted to share what’s happened to help others avoid the same thing. Love the Fretboard!

There’s the cheap way and the right way. This above is the right way! Recently spent several thousand pounds rebranding my business and the expertise of a graphic designer was so helpful. You won’t need to spend this much, but a few hundred quid could provide something you can apply wherever required.

Bang on. 5kgs is mad.

I had this and it was superb (but a bit of a nightmare to store!) https://www.thomann.de/gb/skb_r44_electric_bass_save.htm?glp=1&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAuNGuBhAkEiwAGId4apK8IXg4ZYNHN2dtS0Np17RlziTp_07mNMm8bkY8TBp0YEOLKQWLvBoCCnIQAvD_BwE

It would be an impressive but surprisingly easy scam when you put it like this. What’s weird is there’s no contact details or business info on the site. Most magazine journalists (like me) have sources they work with, so seems weird they wouldn’t want the profile. Can any subscriber access the digital version?

I don’t care. It’s a guitar and, over time, will get damaged. If it’s a damaged component or something that materially affects the operation then that’s a different matter, but the odd mark here and there means nothing.

It’s indicative of a country who is happier looking back rather than looking forward. Has always been the same here. The cultural shadow of the 60s is a confection, with as much junk as jewels.

Imagine being the man who gave Captain Beefheart and Frank Zappa complete artistic freedom to create some of the craziest music, free from the pressure of record sales targets!

Yeah I get that; but I’m only using a Magnetic pickup now. I did worry about level issues.

I’d say that would be fair pricing for a lengthy session, free album and afternoon masterclass but it would sting me to pay that for 75 minutes. The world needs more Robert Smiths. https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/the-cure-on-ticket-prices-we-want-the-tour-to-be-affordable-for-all-fans/

Insane price.

Expert advice from a cross section of experienced musicians in an hour… Love it! I’m gigging next weekend and that will pay for the witless set up. Can you link me to the one that you use Jack? Im familiar with the Boss one but not wedded to it if there’s a better alternative.