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Brighouse and Rastrick brass band - The Floral Dance, popularised by Terry Wogan. A couple more from the seventies that spring to mind are: - Oxygene - Jean Michelle Jarre The Crunch - The Rah Band And we mustn’t forget the theme from Chariots of Fire by the recently departed Vangelis.

What about a Music Man Sterling? £358 from Thomman. https://www.thomann.de/gb/sterling_by_music_man_s_u_b._sting_ray_4_mg.htm The original MMs were very much part of the sound of the 80s/90s.

I guess it depends on the source/quality of the bits, whether new or used etc. There are so many variables but half decent bits purchased individually are likely to be at a cost approaching the cost a ready built bass which has benefited from economies of scale.

I think the pickups sound fine. When I first got it I was pleasantly surprised how bright and punchy it sounded, although that was partly down to the strings being new. It’s difficult to compare directly with the other bass because it has older heavier strings so it does sound different. I would say getting one of these is probably better than a bitsa because I put one together and it ended up costing more than the Squier. It could be upgraded later if necessary.

Here are the measurements (all in millimetres): Squire CV 60S Nut width 41 Heel width 63 Depth at 1st 21.5 Depth at 12th 23.5 US P Bass Nut width 41.8 Heel width 63.5 Depth at 1st 21.5 Depth at 12th 24 MIJ Jazz Nut width 38 Heel width 63.5 Depth at 1st 21.5 Depth at 12th 25.5 Although the difference in measurements between the Squire and US are relatively small, the US P Bass definitely feels chunkier (which I prefer). Here’s the Squire.

👍 Give me half an hour or so.

I have one and would agree that the neck is probably between a jazz and a P. It definitely feels more slender than my US P but not as skinny as my jazz. I can take some measurements later for comparison if you want?

If that Wooten fella had the temerity to ask to ask to borrow my #1 bass I’d have to say “Oi Wooten, NO! - who do you think you are?” Celebrities? Scum🤬 😉

I could imagine not wanting to bring back line equipment but as a musician why would you not bring your main instrument, particularly when it’s relatively easy to transport? On the other hand, would you feel comfortable playing a bunch of gigs on an unfamiliar instrument? Sounds dodgy to me.

So, a man cave then?

Seems like a lot of money. 🤷

On the rare couple of occasions I’ve been able to sit behind a drum kit I discovered that I’m absolutely hopeless. I can only do two things at the same time - Snare and hi hat, snare and bass drum, bass drum and hi hat, but as soon as as I introduce a third element one of the others stops. 😂 I think I’ll stick to playing bass (badly).

In the past I’ve used Better Web Space for simple no-frills web hosting. Packages start from £15 per year. https://www.betterwebspace.com/hosting/packages.php As already mentioned, now that Facebook insists on a login to access content hosted there, this is likely to exclude (annoy) potential visitors.

A very good point which illustrates how ridiculous it is to pay VAT on secondhand goods, especially when buyer and seller are not businesses registered for VAT.

If you’re buying from an Italian retailer make sure they’re not charging local VAT in their price otherwise you effectively pay VAT twice (including UK VAT on the Italian VAT!). As they’re exporting the item no local VAT should be payable. Mrs V got caught out with this buying something from Germany. Brexit aware retailers (like Thomann) have arrangements to pay UK VAT etc., and the price you see on their website is exactly what you pay in GBP.

“Escutcheon” So that’s what they’re called. Every day’s a school day. 😉

I met Rob today to collect some Telecaster parts. Arranged to buy them yesterday and he responded very quickly. A very efficient purchase. Rob is a really nice guy and very helpful. Cheers.

Did you forget The Clash though?

Well, specifically wider Europe then (or whatever EV’s definition of Europe is these days).

None at all. It’s just another way for the world to collectively stick two fingers up to Putin.

Stewblack and the Xtensions? (I made that up 😉)

KC and the Sunshine Band

Bruce Hornby and the Range

Dave and the Orbits. https://www.discogs.com/artist/4329176-Dave-And-The-Orbits