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[quote name='martfitz' timestamp='1312616795' post='1329590'] I have thought about that but I've got quite small hands so the 6 string might just push me over the edge of where I'm comfortable, as it is I'll probably be looking for a 5 string with a narrower neck. [/quote] Gibson Les Paul 5 string bass has a pretty narrow neck for a 5 string... which is why I am struggling with it! Anyone interested in one of these - 1994 vintage sunburst. Beautiful looking active bartolini pups etc?

Hi Welcome to the forum - I am a self confessed Budgie nut and have been watching since 1974. Met Burke a few times and thanked him personally for teaching me bass - He was a bit confused by this till I stated that I learnt from all the albums. I progressed to Geddy lee, John wetton and Chris Squire later.. I am now in a covers band and try to slip Budgie stuff in wherever I can. Stuff like their versions of Nutbush and Baby Please Don't Go... also Breadfan of course I can get away with - wish I could do more Budgie stuff but they are a bit obscure nowadays.... I am also on Bandolier! You must know Sacko, I take it? He pulled together some handy tabs I recall that Simon Lees and Burke did not gel too well.... according to a guitaring mutual acquaintance of mine....... You need a battered P Bass though - A Rickie aint right. Trace Elliot is okay though! Hope Burke recovers soon from his heart related problems.. P

Bought a MIM Sunburst P Bass. No problems at all, excellent communication and packaged very well indeed... The bass was actually far better than I had expected so I am well pleased - many thanks! P

[quote name='Marvin' post='1306120' date='Jul 16 2011, 07:48 PM']Cheers for the info.[/quote] I have had a natural wood P Bass with a Jazz neck since around 1980 - I bought it second hand in Wapping Bass Centre all those years ago. I know nothing of it's provenance and I am certain it is not a real Fender, but a handbuilt guitar. I have to say that of all the basses i have owned, this has been the greatest servant; the action, the set up and the power is brilliant. I must do some pix and post them on here. It must date from the seventies.. though i gave it a real overhaul last year with new bridge nut / scratchplate etc and its in great nick I mention this, as I am going to sell it on for a mere £300 o.n.o. as I am getting on a bit and it is too heavy for my weak shoulders. I invested in an Aerodyne instead and now I can jump around a bit again.. P