Ricky 4000

Do you want me to put you off buying one of them as well? 🤪

Well there's bidtamer. I've had a login there for years. IIRC it gives you a few free 'snipes' per month, or you can pay for unlimited use. I've only used it occasionally. Probably should have used it more, as I've missed a few things recently. I don't think there's any secret to last-minute bidding. I've heard people coming up with all sorts of strategy, like putting in an early bid to scare other folks off (!?) - but IMHO there's nothing better than placing your bid as late as possible. Which isn't always possible.

I hate Gibsons.

My B-15(T) used to die out... once or twice during a song it would fade to nothing, then come back after a second or two. No wonder the scumbag who traded it with me was so keen for the deal. 🙁 It probably doesn't help the OP, but our (at the time) studio engineer (bless him) managed to fix it by de-soldering and re-soldering all the connections behind the front panel. It was a guess, as he knew that most faults develop closest to the control knobs and switches. He was right, because it's not done it again in 20-odd years. 👍

The Guv'nor. S'funny, I keep on almost forgetting how great he is/was. By Brian Marks - Jah Wobble, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=10290097

It's ironic. Like Nigel's Marshall stack guitar. 😄

I was in a conventional 3 piece band, so nowhere to hide really. I've often mused about retiring to the backline of a great soul band (complete with horns and backing singers), once I reach a certain weight. 👍 Although now i'm thinking a reggae band (with horns and backing singers) would be just as fabulous.

"Dr Nowt" 😂

Just what does the hive mind think about Mark Ronson?

Following some extensive research among the 101st chairborne bass playing division - if you don' wanna get into rack units - the Boss LMB-3 is the best. I've just bought one (not delivered yet) - so I know all about it, see. 👍

One question, Mr D... Do you have an industrial laser that could burn a bloke's jacob(s) off if required? 😬

When was that recorded? 1970 or something? I wouldn't have thought Rory's guitar could have been old enough to be so relicy!

It's interesting how we know this. What the general public often fail to recognise, is that "criminal is as criminal does". Most archcriminals, even at the highest level, can't resist screwing the system. For example, Hans Gruber was registered as living in a council flat in Holloway, North London, and was claiming Jobseeker's Allowance (which incidentally, his brother Eric continued to collect for three months after Hans' death). Even Hitler was on Incapacity Benefit (one ball), until he signed off a bit quick when he suddenly became famous for winning the Nuremberg Rally. And he put "The Berghof" in his mother's name for 'tax purposes'. Probably.

(Dr) No no, it was just some spunky interior design suggestions (black candelabras, a large fishtank etc), in case Mr Delvar was feeling a bit "beige". 🙂

That's the nickname Dr No gave to Ursula Andress. He was so truly despicable. 😬

It's not so bad... think of it this way - many of the baddies in Sean Connery as Bond films lived in bungalows (or at least, cool & retro split level pads). Like the bad guy in Dr No, for instance. I can't remember his name, but he wears a black glove and dresses a bit like Chairman Mao. Or rather, he did in 1962 or whatever. 👍

Seems I'm the only one who thought the retro Stingray sounded utterly horrible. 😐 Impressed by the first MTD and Ken Smith, but I kinda doubt they're in my £200. second hand price bracket. 😬 I agree about Mr Devine's nice playing. 👍 Bet I could make them all sound rubbish, by spanking out my version of "Town Called Malice".

Dire Straits - Alchemy Live. Mainly because of Terry Williams on the drums, mind. Considering they had a different drummer twice a year or something - Terry was the best. And Welsh of course.

I've done some embarrassing things and bad dancing in my time, but nothing on this scale! Hit me on the one! and the two. and the three. and the four. 😄

That looks real nice, and from a time before the current "antler" headstocks (which would be a deal breaker for me) ... plus you get the G&L reputation of a serious player whom doesn't pi** about!

Now that's a good looking P bass - And it'd go lovely with platform shoes! 🤩

Living Color. The live(ish) "Biscuits" recordings blow the pants off the studio stuff produced by Ed Stadium (pun) - IMHO. 😜

From what I've read, the neck shapes changed a lot over the decades. Do you like the wider at the nut P neck, Dave? Otherwise you might be better off looking out for a P with a maple J neck already fitted?

Some folks slag off comparison videos: