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I guess I'm used to the dichotomy: my favourite bass player is Chris Squire and one of my favourite artistes is Billy Squier.

What was that brand again?

Yeah, don’t forget Lex Luthier too…

Didn’t John Diggins work for John Birch at the time?

That one's a Matsumoku; I had a similar CMI bolt-on some time back (it had dual rods).

That's about right for a bolt-on faker.

I think Gordon Smith did some work on my 1964 RM1999 real Ric, back in the day.

My definition is that someone who crafts (or makes) an instrument from bare wood (but may attach bought-in shinyware & electrics) is a luthier . There's also the term "tech" used; I'd define that as someone who does professional-grade setups and repairs. In contrast, someone who builds (or assembles) an instrument from pre-made parts (ie. neck & body) isn't; I'd probably call them builders(?). I've had great results putting together instruments from parts, but my woodworking skills are pretty abysmal, so I could probably never be a luthier.

The term "luthier" gets used a lot, but what does it mean?

Every time I see someone call them a "Squire", I just think "retard". (I know you're not supposed to use that word these days, but that is exactly the word I think.)

That is possibly the most rubbish thing I've ever seen.

The V2 bridge completely eliminates the tail-lift issue. However, I've got one on a 2010 4003 and it won't adjust the action low enough, so I'm thinking of going back to the original bridge/tailpiece unit.

(Tail lift?)

An Escher bass.

They've shifted the selling bit to the buyer. eBay already had buyer protection, so they've just added a buyer's tax. They're really doing their best to help people decide to look elsewhere.

I think the “neck” pickup is around where a Precision or 4000 would be. The bridge one is supplementary.

Well, I've got more than I need and several projects which need completing, but there are some things I'd still pick up at the right price.

6-strings is for wimps!

Whatever floats your boat.

I haven’t done it, but you can tune a 4-string BEAD.

Steely Dan… I watched a TV show about their geniusness a while back and the only thing that impressed me was how much effort they put into making elevator music.

Sorry - missed that part!

Here's some yacht rock with a great bass line. As an aside (and different song I know, but...) when Simon Le Bon's yacht capsized it was dubbed "A View To A Keel". 🙂

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