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Wowzers! Not so much wash 'n' go, more wash 'n' it miraculously grew back a different texture!

I have a 2 bass max...works (quite) well!

Blackmore's barnet is astounding - he's 71....I reckon there's a few horses missing their manes somewhere....! Highway Star here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wl0ul5MFO00

[quote name='gs_triumph' timestamp='1467321381' post='3082896'] There is always the pay with paypal. Collect. Claim not item not received scam [/quote] ^^^This^^^. I sold a bass the other week through eBay. Have done before, no problem. Although my own terms ask for zero feedbackers to contact me first, one bid (and he was the only bidder) right at the end. Item won. Sent messages, invoices, etc. - no response. Received one after around 3 days 'sorry, will sort payment first thing tomorrow ASAP'. You guess it, never paid. So after 7 days, I could finally get my fees back - and the action against him? Nothing from eBay, nothing I can do. Reason for my post was that during the 7 days, I researched countless scams which take place, as I was sure my buyer was plotting all sorts. The Paypal then collect scam seems particularly common, too. After years of selling various musical bits through eBay, I've sworn never again. I would have BC'd it, but it's on the 'banned' list!

Rickenbacker 4004 some years back. Couldn't find one over here, so imported it from the US. Must have been about £1600/£1700 after all the fees and taxes. We didn't bond, and I sold it a few months on for around £1100. Ouch indeed.....

I've had my style described as 'upfront' and a mention of how I fill the space. Probably mean I'm just too loud!

We've had 8 drummers over the last 4 years, and plenty of deps and temps. The worrying aspect is that two of them looked a bit like The Yorkshire Ripper. The last one could have been his brother. New drummer doesn't appear to resemble any serial killers so far, so that's a plus point in my book.

Shocking! I think 'Drama' had been their best since 'Relayer', and for me, their last album I could like. Some great stuff on there, it's a shame the line-up didn't go on for a little longer.

A true game-changer in the world of electric bass. That initial period remains bass-gold.

I'd dive in with any massive collection of Trojan dub - there's lots available. From there - 'Super Ape' from Lee Perry, and 'Heart Of The Congos' by The Congos. King Tubby is my main man, there's tons from him. That should get you started! For me, I've always loved the period from Rocksteady up to the late '70s...the dancehall era kind of kills it for me. There's so much that was single-based as well, so there's loads of brilliant compilations to get in to. There's also great book - 'Bass Culture' by Lloyd Bradley - really good read. Happy hunting!

[quote name='HowieBass' timestamp='1466853069' post='3079346'] more like a Zzzzzz Top [/quote] That tickled me!

I've bought a couple of basses and other bits from BD in the past. Been watching this thread, and debating whether to share my tale or not. Wanted to sell a bass last year, and arranged a commission sale through the shop. Told I could get it back at any time, just pay the return postage. Fine. I left it in the shop for quite some time - it was priced too high IMHO - and wasn't shifting. Asked about getting it back, but was reassured enough to leave it for longer, which I did. Anyway, more time goes on, and I spoke to Mark about reducing the price, which he never did after I asked him to. Upshot was, I eventually rang the shop and asked for the bass to be returned. Chap I spoke to was great, no problem, and we began to arrange details. However, with the chap in mid-flow, Mark grabs the phone and begins to give me a rather angry telling off for wanting my bass back! How I was wrong, unethical, etc. This was after no interest, and a reluctance/refusal to reduce the price. Even his employee seemed a bit shocked. After what I've read here, I wasn't too surprised - but sadly, after previous successful purchases, it left a rather sour taste - and I would now shop elsewhere.

Almost a year to the day, LOL! 😉

Gibson. They make basses too!😉

A bass part of HP's (amongst others) I'm currently learning for a dep gig. Didn't realise he was so good. Some really inventive parts....great player.

[quote name='Kev' timestamp='1466355385' post='3075215'] I know Fender QC is awful at the best of time, but surely a signature series bass of the price point could not simply come out of the factor looking aesthetically entirely different in error??? This^^^ [/quote]

Yes, except my interest in cars... probably both about level.

Been a Beefheart fan for years, but I too have only recently started my FZ journey (solo, heard some Mothers' stuff before) - our outgoing drummer is a Zappa nut! He started me with 'Apostrophe' and 'Over-Nite Sensation'. Both really good. Tried 'Just Another Band From LA' - found that very hard going! 'Studio Tan' a bit easier. It's certainly a journey. I'm watching this thread with interest, and I'll be checking out the suggestions so far!

I've always found that playing with bad bands results in my playing badly, even if you're better, it'll rub off. I'd personally move on to something you're happier with. Once the idea's crossed your mind, that's it....and you're probably already 50% out the door!