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£450 is just shy of £1100 in today’s money according to a quick Google search. By today’s standards, bargains indeed. ‘70s basses were looked down on back then, often without checking to see if they were actually decent instruments, just, for the most part, blanket rejection. @mowf had the foresight to look beyond that prejudice, well done!

This is how I started my move to the end pin. Firstly, like you, I started tilting it back, then sideways and I really liked the freedom this provided. The end pin seemed an obvious move but, at £150, possibly an expensive mistake. Therefore, I tried folding the tripod legs in as a pseudo end pin. Partial proof of concept (no body support), order placed and after a lot of adjustments to get it just right, I’m super happy. Me too, I should make more of an effort. I always like it when I play it, even if I just play the same old lines. In terms of sound, if I select the arco setting on my WAV and put a big smiley face eq curve on it, it’s not a bad sound at all. Not quite my favourite DB sound (but then not all DBs give that sound), but definitely not fretless bass. I’d love to have the opportunity to play it live, with others to hear it in a mix, but it seems destined to be a just home instrument .

I removed the top section of the tripod, covered the teeth in gaffa to prevent scratching, et voila!

Like a Prayer - Madonna. Guy Pratt giving it large.

It’s Chapati And I’ll Cry If I Want To - Barbara Gaskin & Dave Stewart

Disco Inferno - Trammps

The NS end pin stand, whilst looking like an instrument of torture, actually frees up the EUB and allows you to weight it against your hip/waist. I find it makes for a far more pleasurable and DB type playing experience.

Orange Crush - REM

Everybody’s Free To Wear Sunscreen - Baz Luhrman

Umbrella - Rihanna

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Let Me Take You Higher - Sly Stone RIP

On the 5th anniversary of the passing of Paul 'Tonka' Chapman, I'm revisiting this fabulous cover.

When Will You Be Mine - Everly Bros

Altogether Now - The Farm

Now I want a pre with fondant fancy shaped knobs.

The Rand Played On - Back Street Crawler

Sole Only - The Police (again)

Rock Salmon - The Police

Son of a Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield

Wow, mama 😍!

Put a regular BBOT on and fill the offending, through body holes with dowels.