JohnR

I was worried as the OP stated the bass had fretbuzz even on open strings which was suggestive of a setup issue beyond low action. For the record I also play with an extremely light touch and a low action.

Tempted. Birthday soon too.

That worries me. Given that these are effectively custom instruments shipping them with a poor setup is hard to understand.

Lovely and a mirror image of my soon to be restored Wal. Owned by me since new in 1988. It was originally black poly and I foolishly removed the finish back in 1991 making a mess of the body in the process. After much discussion with Paul on options I decided to have a new body built and have gone for birdseye maple facings as I think they will make a great contrast with the original black poly neck. I love the idea of having a bass which is a mix of original era built by Ian and new era build by Paul. [url="https://flic.kr/p/SXgSMn"][/url][url="https://flic.kr/p/SXgSMn"]IMG_1582[/url] by [url="https://www.flickr.com/photos/133023872@N03/"]John Robertson[/url], on Flickr

I'm already married to the hottie of my dreams so will go for the gig option.

I just received an email update from Dingall as a follow up to a question I asked. Here is the relevant part: "[font=arial, sans-serif][size=3]Good news. Sheldon has approved a left hand design for the NG2 and Combustion. We are waiting for a prototype. We have no set date for the release but it's in the works."[/size][/font] I will buy one of these the very minute it is available. John

Is this a Vintage?

Only you can decide. I suspect that the fact you feel you have to ask the question shows you really don't want to do it. Remember that every gig, every song, every single note is a fun learning challenge if that is the way you choose to approach it.

Thanks Rob. Pass my regards on to Paul and the ever helpful Philip while you are there.

The replacement body for my 1988 MK1 is almost ready. It was originally black poly and I will get around to sharing the full story soon. [url="https://flic.kr/p/SXgSMn"][/url][url="https://flic.kr/p/SXgSMn"]IMG_1582[/url] by [url="https://www.flickr.com/photos/133023872@N03/"]John Robertson[/url], on Flickr

A massive thank you from me for the great work and generous share.

Sorry I just looked at Louise's website and see that she isn't currently taking on new pupils. Danusia Zaremba would be an excellent alternative. You will find her on FB etc by googling. Easy to find as her name is unique.

Louise Rutkowski is Glasgow based. http://www.louiserutkowski.org.uk/

Hello right back at you from Glasgow-ish.

I am sitting watching the countdown for Glasgow tickets.

These guys are great and would be a real treat for a drummer to play with.

I am reading a theory book at the moment which states that detached is staccato.

I have been watching them avidly. Great personality and player.

I loved listening to your performances on YouTube. Fantastic.

A 6 string Wal is my current obsession.

My Wal restoration project has taken an interesting turn. [url="https://flic.kr/p/PH4Cdr"][/url][url="https://flic.kr/p/PH4Cdr"]robertson birdseye[/url] by [url="https://www.flickr.com/photos/133023872@N03/"]John Robertson[/url], on Flickr

I gave this bass serious thought but the fretless to fretted conversion put me off.