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  1. Steve Browning
    That's a surprise. Their quote for me was 4 times the quote I accepted. 1200 quid instead of 300.
  2. Steve Browning
    Still, you could always take a chance (someone had to start the ABBA puns).
  3. Steve Browning
    Don't mention the tinnitus!!
  4. Steve Browning
    Just use it as is. I can undertand the ABBA folk doing their best to look right but I would question the need for anyone else. Rutger may have wished his Jazz was the colour of yours (not far removed from his Hagstrom, by the way). His was also a dot neck. Are you changing that? If not, you're not authentic. Personally, play it as it is and save yourself the money (and the time without it). I played in a very good ABBA tribue with a 75 black Jazz with pearl blocks on the maple neck. Up to you, of course, but why bother?
  5. Steve Browning
    I have a constant sound and (when it's quiet) a sort of dawn chorus going on in my head.
  6. Steve Browning
    Thank you. The email we have is enough to form a contract for services. Apparently, she is entirely brazen about it and there is no discussion about any kind of (agreed) reduction she would agree to pay.
  7. Steve Browning
    A band I play in played at this small venue in Southsea last Fridy night. Blazing hot load in and subsequent load out. Very few people about and so a very low turnout. Long stort short (as you will have guessed, I bet), the lady is refusing to pay the band any money at all (a fee was agreed in writing). She was pleasant on the night and watched as we played all evening, presumably having decided she wasn't going to pay us anything. I will be going to the Small Claims Court, but any locals who may get a gig there, I would be inclined to not play there.
  8. Steve Browning
    (Breathes a huge sigh of relief).
  9. Steve Browning
    I was a Worthing resident around this time, and Graham made me an exceptional 62 Precision. I also 'liberated' a lovely Les Paul that he had made, that was caught up with the demise of Broadway Music. I don't immediately recognise a bass player called Peter, but I can ask my chums from that era. Graham is a wonderful guy and exceptional luthier. I remember being at his home and him showing me a gorgeous early 60's Strat that he had made two weeks earlier. This was early 80's and well before relicing was a 'thing'. It looked absolutely genuine to me.
  10. Steve Browning
    Indeed, the best bass I bought for 260 quid will pay for a few holidays for my eldest when she gets her mitts on it (and I have no more use for it).
  11. Steve Browning
    I do occasionally, but not often. I had my SVL basses made as exact copies of my 66 Precision (excepting the colour) so I didn't take it out on the road. It comes along to some local gigs but I tend to use one of my other basses primarily. That will include pub gigs.
  12. Steve Browning
    I suspect people will want far more information than that. Weight, nut width, maybe an assessment of fret wear. These would be the very least. My '71 also has the non-logo case. Apparently cases were sourced separately at the time. Lovely looking bass, for sure, but more information would help you reach serious buyers. I might also heed the scam warnings and put your username on a card and photograph it under the strings of the bass too.
  13. Steve Browning
    Indeed. We're at the stage where we can set everything up, bit of a tweak of the main vocal and we're good to go. Everyone controls their monitor mix but that's not really needed now. If anyone is teetering on investing and is nervous about the leap into the dark, I say leap. It's an absolute game changer and the band has improved, sonically, a huge amount. Wish I'd gone straight for that option.
  14. Steve Browning
    I am exactly the same. With one notable exception, I think of everyone here as a chum and hope I treat everyone accordingly. I'm reminded of a local store that was offered a wonderful old Hiwatt stack, by a widow, at a silly price but insisted on paying a fair one instead. I have PM'd sellers in the past to suggest their price is possibly low. As stated, we all have our own (valid) view.
  15. Steve Browning
    Me neither. I mentally depreciate anything to zero when I buy it, and just want it gone when deciding to move it on. Guess I'm not destined to be a millionaire.
  16. Steve Browning
    I confess that I do nothing really. I do walk regularly but that's not specifically to stay in shape for gigs. I gig pretty regularly and don't have any mobility issues. I use lightweight gear now, but more because it's more convenient rather than lighter. As for practise, I haven't really ever practised, other than to learn new songs. I'd probably be half decent if I'd made any effort at all.
  17. Steve Browning
    Custom made 6U rack in a fetching blue colour (always had blue cases 'cos all the others backstage were black!). 300mm from front rack strip to the rear one. Doors front and back and I added wheels (two of which are braked) to the rear door. New bolts and captive nuts will be supplied when sold. Excellent case that has done sterling service over the years. Open to offers if the price is a bit steep (although I don't think so personally). Collection is definitely preferred, but I am happy to meet up somewhere reasonable (or somewhere in the Med if you're paying).
  18. Steve Browning
    I did state I'd done that. Maybe too shallow.
  19. Steve Browning
    Found a use for it.
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  20. Steve Browning
    Interesting. I have spoken with a few Stingray players (I owned an early one and have a Stingray type still) and many agree that the botttom two strings are great, but the top two just disappear when playing live.
  21. Steve Browning
    Excellent news. Always glad to be able to help. 🙂
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  23. Steve Browning
    Me too. Have you ever worked in tax? 😁
  24. Steve Browning
    They pay little enough. Sod paying them!!
  25. Steve Browning
    It's not 306. 300 is 98% of the final fee. To get your 300, you use (300÷98)×100. 306.12.
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