Rich

Oh god yes. Very early on, I was publicly boIIocked on TB for apparently breaking their no-politics rule by simply mentioning the two words "Tony Blair" on a thread about celebs who play instruments. I then got a second public spanking for expressing surprise. Suffice it to say I feel no sense of community there at all and visit very infrequently.

I recently found out to my that the charismatic frontman of a band I've been following on Farcebook (and have seen a couple of times) has politics that are somewhere to the right of Genghis Khan. Should it affect my enjoyment of their performances? Probably not. Has it? Sadly yes. I have difficulty watching him, knowing what's going on in his head.

I've been here since the 100-member days of BassWorld. Hell yes it's a community, at least IMO. I've met some really lovely people through this place, and whilst I don't see any on a daily or even weekly basis (more's the pity) it's always lovely getting together with them at the Bashes.

Getting rid of Git 1 is definitely the best move. Just turn up for the gigs? Cheeky sod. And to be honest, if Git 2 can't play over changes he's a waste of space, so I'd give him his marching orders too. It's a complete pain in the arris finding the right people, but the perfect guy/gal for the job is out there somewhere.

Excluding the obligatory school gig, I was 21. The Red Lion in Brentford (RIP), supporting Philip Jap's band 'Secret Society'. I used my Wal and a Roland SH-09 synth, through my Laney Pro Bass 4x10 combo.

You sir are a man of exquisite taste. I bet those two are absolute ársekickers. I've never tried anything with SimS pickups but I'd very much like to.

That would look fabulous in seafoam green with the pearly plate.

If it were me, I'd be keeping the Jazz with the Status neck, and the fretless with the maple board.

I've fitted those to most of my pedals too. Unfortunately the button on the MS60B is slightly too big to fit in one.

Honey Honey - Abba

And the extraordinary, exquisite Liz Fraser of the Cocteau Twins. https://youtu.be/s-5Xgw6d3h0

I seem to recall Phill Jupitus reckoned it was about making a beverage for a soul singer who hadn’t arrived… “Make me a tea, and make it straight No sign of Seal? I’ll take it.”

Tramp the Dirt Down - Declan McManus

Yes. Winklepickers required!

That bass sound is totally, utterly wrong. Ruins the whole thing for me. And I speak as a recent Spector convert.

I saw this posted on Farcebook the other day and had to share it here. The Big Muff is its own pedal board... apparently the owner's fitted a power brick (presumably a small one) inside the Muff which powers all of the pedals, so the entire thing is self contained. I don't know if it's brilliant, or completely mental, or a combination of the two.

Baby, It's Cold Outside - Frank Loesser

Which undoubtedly translates as "I'd be a fan if you didn't say things I disagree with".

"Oi, who are you calling flaccid, pal?

"What?? But when you said 'f**k you I won't do what you tell me', I thought you were talking about the goddamn feminists!"

We have 49,525 members. Expect 49,525 different replies. Seriously though, have you considered a preamp swap? Something like a John East Uni-Pre** would do the trick. ** Other preamps are available.

I'm comfortable with 19/20mm spacing... uncomfortable with 17mm. 16.5mm is, for me, unplayable. OK for the Mark King fanboys I suppose. But hey, maybe I've just been lazy for the 30 years I've been playing 5 strings. 🙄 My answer to the OP question is, from the offered options, Dingwall. Given free rein, it probably wouldn't be.

I'd track down my old Sei and beg to buy it back.

Yet another MS60B user here. I love the fact that it does pretty much everything my beloved old Bass Pod XT Live did, in about 10% of the floor space.