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Well found, Sir! If you can find a cheap copy (£40 on Amazon? I don't think so), I thoroughly recommend TL's, Beyond The Bass Clef. Lots of anecdotes, including the fire story, although many of them are probably there on the papabear website, in the archives.

Ain't that the truth, probably not quite Lee Sklar level, but not far off. In terms of high profile, he also played for Paul Simon, John Lennon and Yes. You're right about the fire and there's a story about him sending that one back to EB because of the warped truss rod (from the fire) and them saying there was a no smoking policy in California so couldn't work on it (it's longer than that and a lot more amusing when he tells it). I'd say a 'Barbie Flesh' 'Ray 5 would be the obvious Levin signature, just like they did with the OLP.

What, have less basses?

That's better, but we have a clear winner...

It was hearing a 5 string Midwestern played by David Byrne’s bass player on SNL that sent me down the short scale rabbit hole; a place I’m happy to be inhabiting. A Midwestern 2, with a pair of B90s would float my boat with bells on. However, the cost would sink said boat quite quickly too. Such are the vagaries of GAS and the boutique bass market. 😕

I post a video with a concrete bodied guitar and no has said whether or not it’s good for rock? C’mon everyone, you’re better than this.

I'm in the Mood for Dancing - The Nolans

The Surrey with the Fringe on Top - Rodgers and Hammerstein

Killer on the Loose - Thin Lizzy

FTFY.

That’s the kind of thing. Looks like that fretboard has been oiled way too much, it has truss rod sprout!

That isn’t what we mostly appear to do.

I was thinking thick chain, screwed into the body with eyelets (I’m sure some metal guitarist has one of those, maybe Zakk?).

I can certainly see the strap pin holes becoming quite stretched.

I’m stealing that!

Tone concrete anyone?

You’re intention was, and is, to play live. Your guitarist, and perhaps the singer too, don’t appear to be on the same page. Therefore, you need to find like minded individuals to achieve your goal. This is not always easy. Perhaps, keep this band going to keep your ‘playing in a band’ chops up and form/join/seek out another outlet that wants to gig or already is.

Says 2023 on the the wrapper.

There’s some sort of smutty comment to be had here, but I’m going to be strong and let it pass.

Let’s Twist Again - Chubby Checker

Marathon - Rush

Having trouble justifying spending twice the money(ish), but thanks for the offer, I may still take you up on that. What changed your mind on it?

Indeed. Now to get this particular product's quality to match their after sales service.

Actually not bad and, given that we would shelling out wherever it's held anyway, I withdraw my objection. What I will be objecting to is the whole bloody hoopla of picking the 'winning' city that we are more than likely to be subjected to.

Who pays for these boondoggles? If it’s the public purse in any way, shape or form, we should not be hosting it, given the current economic climate.