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I think I would move away from the "local shop" & find somewhere that specialises in double basses. That way, a lot of the issues around strings, soundposts, etc should not be present leaving you with a much easier time. I got my first & current DB's from Peter Tyler near Maidenhead, a wise chap with a house full of DB's. I can't tell where you live but no doubt BC can help locate something similar if PT is too far away. Good luck!

This is going to keep me busy for a while, not just reading the TB thread but also digging out and rereading my old BP issues & trying to work out who is who. Thanks for posting Nige!

Near me as well. Keep me posted, I can think of a couple of bands who would do it, one originals, one covers.

Another top notch transaction with Clarky. He must be due a gong by now for services to the BC community!

A Sadowsky or (not yet mentioned) a Mike Lull. In fact, I'm thinking there is or was a Lull 5 in the BC for sale section. It might be worth a search.

I play in a band fronted by a harp player. I'll ask him if he knows of anyone in your area & let you know if he does.

I don't think I've ever had 4 in a row before but here goes..... Wednesday evening, I'm backing my daughter Sian and Lynieve Austin (ex M People and others) for around an hour at an open mic night at the Jolly Farmer in Purley town centre, a 9pm start. It'll be a rare live outing for the fretless Stingray and I've enjoyed renewing my acquaintance with it/her and guitarists John Wallace & Marc Chapman who I've not played with for around 5 years. Thursday, Friday and Saturday are with my usual band, Gentleman Tim & The Contenders. We'll be playing Chicago Blues and West Coast Swing with me on upright at the following venues. Do come and say Hi if you can make any of them. [u]Thurs[/u] [b]The Two Brewers[/b] [color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]113 High Street Rochester, Kent[/font][/color] [url="http://maps.google.co.uk/?q=ME1%201JS"]Map & Directions[/url][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] - [/font][/color][url="http://www.twobrewersrochester.com/"]www.twobrewersrochester.com[/url] 9pm start [u]Fri[/u] [b]George IV[/b] [color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]185 High Road, Chiswick, London.[/font][/color] [url="http://maps.google.co.uk/?q=W4%202DR"]Map & Directions[/url][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] - [/font][/color][url="http://www.georgeiv.co.uk/"]www.georgeiv.co.uk[/url] 9pm start [u]Sat[/u] [b]Aint Nothin But The Blues.....[/b] [color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Kingly St, London (behind Hamleys)[/font][/color] [url="http://www.aintnothinbut.co.uk/"]www.aintnothinbut.co.uk[/url] 9:45pm start

She's a beaut........and I'd go for maple too as, like you, I have an RV4. Looking forward to hearing how she plays.

very cool, enjoy!

I remember one my first live music experiences. The band entered in darkness, played the 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 countdown from Thunderbirds & immediately launched into some high energy punky anthem. Brilliant.....but I was 14!

How about The New Mastersounds?

As Dave Swift's job has gone, I would enjoy doing Will Lee's gig on the Letterman show. A wide variety of artists to play with & sensible working hours - sounds perfect to me.

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Gentleman Tim & The Contenders will be live at [/font][/color]The Ailsa Tavern, 263 St Margaret's Rd, Twickenham on Saturday night. [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]We'll kick off just after 9 and play three sets of West Coast Swing and Chicago Blues. Entry is free. [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Do come and say Hi ![/font][/color] Map & Directions - www.ailsatavern.com

Gentleman Tim & The Contenders will be back in action at the Round Midnight Bar, 13 Liverpool Rd, Islington this Friday. We'll kick off just after 9 and play three sets of West Coast Swing and Chicago Blues. Entry is free. Do come and say Hi ! [url="http://maps.google.co.uk/?q=N1%200RW"]Map & Directions[/url][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] - [/font][/color][url="http://www.roundmidnightbar.com/"]www.roundmidnightbar.com[/url]

Just conducted a textbook deal with Chris. The amp was exactly as described and communications were swift. Sadly, I was unable to sample his famous hospitality or ogle his bass collection as I had a nipper with me but I can recommend him as a fine member of the BC community.

I thought your VPF might be set high. It can sound good by itself like that but as the others have said, it doesn't work in a band situation. Let us know if the advice above doesn't fix it.