Count Bassy

Perhaps we need a "Happy little bush" emoji.

and tickle? Or just the slap?

Selmer were definitley available - I know because I had some.

And the problem with that is?? Personally I would rate a CNC produced part over hand made any day. More accurate, more repeatable, and cheaper (provided the manufacturer has a CNC machine in the first place). No downside at all.

The old Fender Stu Hamm series had a body that was prctically identical to a strat.

Most of the peole I've met over there have been great. However, when out eating/drinking I'm always aware that the person next to you my be 'Carrying'.

In case the PA packs up?

Alex Horne? Really? I didn't realise he was a comedian. Never made me laugh.

The thing with Bill Bailey is that I love his comedy - until he starts playing music and then, mehh. EDited to add: To be fair it's not just hime. I've never been a fan of music in comedy. Finales of the Two Ronnies, Spitting image etc .... all those: time to put the kettle on.

Hardly damaged, barely worth repairing. Squirt some glue down it if you must.

So, will you be selling any good stuff? (Well someone had to ask!). Actually I'm in a similar position to yourself. Barely picked up a bass in the last 6 months. Playing concertina (Anglo) more than anything these days.

It doesn't need a custom corner piece, he just needs to glue/screw a small piece of wood behind it. Problem solved.

Clean or used?

IIRC he was commenting on the margin that the landlord paid the band (of the increased take) as opposed to the margin that he was making on his beer, rather than the absolute amount, ie the band did better out of it than the landlord did..

I recall that at one time here Nigel was known for being the bassists who's name (Clutterbuck, not Nigel) sounded most like his playing.