Steve Browning

That wouldn't work with a proper plug, like we have. 😉

That may be true. However, cables etc in a decent (flexible) bag can fit into odd spaces and help keep other things in place. Not so much in a truck, but certainly in the rear of a splitter van.

This is the Allianz database I mentioned earlier. Missing Instruments | Lost and Found Instruments | by Allianz

Definitely. It's a despicable crime.

Doesn't look like it, does it?

Absolutely. I am not quite sure of the meaning of "cheeky quick sale". If there is no commitment to buy then there is no obligation on the seller, save to inform the other party to spare them a wasted journey.

I have already asked Mesa Boogie to produce a TT or WD based pre-amp/DI.

There may be a link on the Allianz website but they maintain a database of stolen gear that is a reference for retailers. Might be worth checking that out.

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I have bought from Ishibashi twice and both have been simple and smooth. Hope you get what you want.

There's also Bass Japan Direct who do a bass finder service.

Exactly my experience. Japanese Fenders represent exceptional value for money. The models with the US suffix especially.

So you want something fake in Uxbridge? Shame we can't do politics.

I also tended to go for a silent jack at the guitar end. Just something to consider.

There will be many, and generally using the same components. ClearTone cables are such a manufacturer. Link here: ClearTone Cables. Welcome to award-session.com ClearTone Cables

And Geneva was deemed to be still be part of the EU.

First noticed the bass of Dennis Dunnaway of Alice Cooper but the sound of John Deacon's bass was the sound I wanted to emulate.

Here's Bohemian Rhapsody, just the DI track (there were two mic'd speaker tracks as well). You'll see what I mean. Hard to imagine this is what was on the original. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8R7wh9JMaRo&ab_channel=JohnDeacon

And mine. My point was that the guy who actually played it doesn't hit every note at the right time when playing along to the track. It's not really sloppy, just an illustration of how tricky it is, to play along to something.

Play your video and then immediately play the video of Rutger Gunnarsson playing along to Dancing Queen by Abba. Afterwards, take a sip of your favourite tipple and congratulate yourself on playing your song tighter than he played his. He seemed to do ok, so just do what you do and put yourself out there. Alternatively, listen to one of the many isolated bass tracks available. Generally, they are pretty sloppy, in comparison to the final track. Honestly, don't worry what other people think of your playing. Just play like you play. It'll all tighten up when you're playing with real people, in real time.