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If the split shaft is already bent then it may have been weakened enough to break - I have bitter experiences to confirm. Packing out the socket of the knob with foil works as an alternative

I heard Cake - Short Skirt Long Jacket on 6Music yesterday @Frank Blank I am guessing that was Gabe Nelson on there? It sounded fantastic

Double post! New Boots and Panties deserves a mention too.

Some great suggestions in here, Wimbish era Living Colour is worth a listen too. I've always liked the bass in Fishbone, especially the later stuff.

It'll be fine - the dog accepted it into the house instantly which never usually happens. The usual routine is bark at the case for a minute, then again at the bass when you take it out. Half an hour of refusing to be in the same room comes next, followed by creeping up and timidly sniffing it. Once that hurdle is passed he will only look scared if you play it, until he's had a sleep! Initial impressions are that it's fairly light and well-balanced - the deep neck profile is interesting but not uncomfortable in the short term, although a longer session may be different. I found the shape of the 'reverse horns' (the cutout section by the bridge) uncomfortable against my right thigh when seated, as I like to rest the body on my left leg. I would prefer a softer curve without protrusions in that area. I assume this is a prototype? You are probably more aware of the faults in the finish than I am but it's certainly not bad, and were it to be painted would look great, but bare wood leaves you nowhere to hide! It's plenty well enough finished to gig with however. I haven’t plugged it in yet as I only have a cheap practice amp here and I don't want to spoil my first impression of the tone. It does feel like there's a better setup to be had but is nicely playable and probably better suited to more styles as it is. It was perfectly in tune straight out of the case, so the construction is good. I'll report back once I've properly heard it

I met up with Richard earlier and now have the bass here on the farm in deepest Wiltshire. Thanks @Grangur it was good to meet you for some real life bass chat! If it's OK I will hang on to it until the weekend when I can get to the studio my big amplifier is currently occupying so I can properly move some air with it! It's with friends...

@Grangur deserves big thanks for his efforts I'm really looking forward to trying this out, I'll try and get some video.

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DFA is a nice touch

Does it have a pout and flounce mode?

Not so much the cover, but the content..

To be fair @fiatcoupe432 asked first, but 1800 on Weds works fine for me.

http://waxidermy.com/blog/john-bult-julies-sixteenth-birthday/ An interesting read...

I'm in no rush, happy to wait until it's convenient...

I am in the Trowbridge, Wiltshire area but have transport and am happy to meet up somewhere convenient for others. Bath would be fine, for example

No-one in the West interested? (apart from me!)

I'll ask...

My dad works for them

Mine are all for the same chip tune kit for my car, now I don't need another 77bhp, but it sure is tempting...

I think it's my age

Me too, mine are all for the same thing.

I have the same issues with Ashdown gear.

They are decent, I have one here myself.

Damn, wish I hadn't missed that. An old mate of mine has been working with Budgie recently - he's one of my musical heroes.

Oof, that’s properly nice