Rich

I think the gold will look great. I've never been scared of gold hardware on the right bass (it looks awesome on a red bass, for example). Like you, I think gold screws would work really well for the pickup surrounds. The only thing I'm not totally sold on so far is the headstock shape, but a.) that's just me being picky and b.) it's your bass

Flip, Flop and Fly - Big Joe Turner

Ohhh yes.

I saw them a couple of years ago. Given the choice beforehand it wouldn't have been my first option for a night out, but there you go. As it turned out, they were surprisingly good. Rick Astley supporting was even better, and both their bands were sht hot. The ubiquitous Lee Pomeroy was in the TT bass chair. Sorry if this doesn't meet with your approval.

A couple of months is one thing. Entwistle's replacement was in place within 4 days. He died on the 27th June, and the tour started on the 1st July. Whatever, I'm not trying to tell anyone whether or not they can do anything. It's just my opinion, which as we know are like farts. Everyone thinks their own are great, but that everyone else's stinks.

Something About You - Level 42

I agree 100%. I remember when Ox died, and the 'Oo announced their intention to carry on with the tour they were on... I felt this to be the wrong decision, and pretty disrespectful to boot, and said so on another music forum (I forget which one). I received a furious response from one American gentleman who said that I was callous to think that way, because if the tour was cancelled it would cost the insurers, merchandise people and hotdog sellers money. For me, that response pretty much summed up everything that's wrong with the music business.

Likewise. For me it was time/distance/£££ that kept me away rather than covid concerns. If it had been the Midlands, I'd have probably gone along. Although judging by reports and pics, I'd have been very disappointed. Looks like a bit of a shambles.

The Trees - Rush

Wake up Boo! - Boo Radleys

1. Jags. 2. errm... 3. No, that's about it.

Any updates..?

Sh*t Towne - Live

Yup 😁

Go Away - Living Colour

The Storm - Big Country

I think it's more about your user name Thanks back to you for inventing jazz! 😎

Unskinny Bop - Poison

I've pulled the ebay trigger, there's a bike chain and a splitter winging their way to me. I shall report back

A few discussions on the subject from yesteryears: https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/253618-pickup-ramps-whats-the-point/#comment-2661942 https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/346213-bass-ramps/#comment-3802029 https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/187374-ramps-anyone-use-them-on-their-bass/#comment-1810964

You did ok there then..! Looks like it might be a nice investment piece.

Naked In The Rain - Blue Pearl