Paul S

I find this interesting as most of the shims I have seen/have fallen out of my basses when taking the necks off have been small things that go to one end of the pocket or the other, not completely covering the pocket like these. The net result of that is the neck gets tilted, not raised, and the shim doesn't have to be so thick. What is the idea behind the whole pocket shim?

And, of course, if there is a problem in transit and it is damaged when - or if - it arrives it is not going to be straighforward to sort out.

Can't help flesh out any detail but so glad it seems to have landed into the lap of someone who is going to do this fantastic bass some justice. Whilst I had hold of the baton I had it refretted and, I believe, improved for that. Still far too nice for me, though.

Following a recommendation I read on here I shipped a bass to the Netherlands last week with Eurosender. Size limit was 175cm, insured for up to €2000 (they specifically mention musical instruments) it cost a whisker under €49, although there is also a lower value point too. 2 working days door to door. Very impressed.

Just sold my Yamaha BX-5 to Ed is a smooth transaction. Good comms throughout, most pleasant experience all round.

Gotta love Basschat - what a great thing to do!

If one of my farts slide I believe I am in trouble.

Patrick put out a call for a Gibson G3. I had just recently bought one and found that, fantastic as it was, it just wasn't particularly to my liking. So I got in touch and we sorted out the details. Patrick is happy because he now has another beloved G3. I am happy because I have a grand back in the bank He was a great bloke to deal with - I've never met him but feel as though I've known him for years! We also now know a reasonably priced international courier, so good all round. Enjoy the bass my friend

Yes, does seem a bit of a major error. Still, not a problem sending it back. It is actually a gorgeous bass. It isn't the bright white shown in the pics but a warm opalescent finish that looks superb with the black neck and hardware/no pickguard look. Probably the only thing wrong with it is that because the pics are so contrasty they didn't show up a huge patch of wear on the back. But who looks at the back of their bass all day? Sounds nice, too. But not 30" scale and a bit heavy for me at 4.2kg. So, yes, going back.

And it is here today - very speedy service from Bass direct. Lovely bass, too - my main issue is that it is 34" scale!

This. I have ad block and have no idea what y'all talking about.

Well, I misread that, didn't I

All the comic replies aside, have to say this post puzzles me. I wondered if it was tongue in cheek but it appears not. So you are skint but bought a new bass, leaving you more skint? Did not having the bass mean you weren't able to gig and earn money? I'm not getting that impression. But in any case, for me honesty and trust are two of the most important things in a relationship and you clearly have broken both of these with an exceptionally selfish act. Anything that happens as a result of it is your own fault.

I just uploaded the same old one. Like a pair of comfy slippers,

Damnation. Someone did. Me. Simply couldn't resist.

That's absolutely fab. Didn't know they did those in 30" scale. Someone buy it quickly!

This is Basschat. No-one stays on topic for more than one page.

The most impressive thing about that, aside from the leotards, is the roller skating. I've never been able to roller skate, just fall on my @rse straight away, and have been envious of anyone who can. He does it so effortlessly. Guilty pleasure - Cliff's Devil Woman. Always wanted to play it.

'Big Al' Saw them countless times between 1971 and 1976. I believe they lost the plot after that, with one or two highlights.

The Arrow is slightly better - broader range of stuff and a longer list although no heavy rock to speak of.

I have to admit it is a lot of fun to play. We do it kind of rockabilly, which suits it. But, yes, we also do a lot of 80s stuff.

This looks odd. The neck looks like it is from one of those Eagle basses - with the delicate bit intact by the look of it - as the inlays are the same. But what of the rest of it? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Electric-Bass-Guitar-read-Description/273795776321?hash=item3fbf7fff41:g:Me8AAOSwv9VcqHlK

Its all about context isn't it. In my little band we play a highly respectable 2 guitar version of 'Shine On You Crazy Diamond' which I would personally listen to all day (slimmed down to a streamlined 6 mins) and which usually draws a little applause from the odd bloke at the back. We follow it with 'Walk Like An Egyptian', which I would probably switch off if it came on the radio, and that generally gets the whole pub going.