Skybone

I'd always hankered after a Rickenbacker, finally bought one and it was everything I expected and more. Unfortunately, I had to sell that one, but managed to pick up the black 'plate version in my avatar a few years back. Owned a few "nice" basses, and a lot of "iffy" basses, the Ric's beat them all hands down IMO. Though the Westone Thunder 1A and the Aria Pro II SB Special II were definite stand out basses.

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Condemned to the Gallows - Voivod

Because in the 40-odd years I've been gigging, I've never had an issue with any of my kit. Always carry a spare set of strings. Only ever had one string break when I've been playing, and that was 30-odd years ago at a rehearsal.

I can understand taking a spare instrument if you are in a band that's going to play 2-3 hours worth of music over numerous sets at functions / weddings etc. However, if you're playing 30-40-60 minute sets down the Dog & Duck, then I think it's probably a bit overkill.

Speed King - Deep Purple Kings of Speed - Hawkwind

One of the best things I learned many years ago, after having been over-charged (IMO) for a set-up on a guitar, where they didn't appear to have done anything other than change the strings. I do like tinkering with stuff, and what's more satisfying than working on your own guitar?

Ampeg Scrambler?

Happiness is a Warm Gun - Them There Beatles

The Marshall MB 15 is a fantastic little amp. Bought one for my lad a few years ago, and I was pleasantly surprised at how good it sounded.

Fatman - Southern Death Cult

There used to be an excellent forum for Matsumoku built guitars which had tons of catalogue scans, but unfortunately, I can't remember the site address.

Send in the Clowns - Judy Collins

Brown Sugar - The Rolling Stones

Jailbreak - Thin Lizzy

Tour de France - Kraftwork

Alright - Supergrass

Would love to try a Digbeth rig, but there again, I'm without a band and can't justify going out and buying one.

Life of?

Money - Fink Ployd

Teenage Kicks - The Undertones

And there was me thinking it was about updates from Status Basses...

Or a Jazz, or a Ric. Or anything you want basically.