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[quote name='BaconCheese' timestamp='1499111890' post='3329314'] Steven was just so high all the time that they had to fire him. [/quote] Aaaaah, the age old link between jazz & rock....heroin

Interesting thread. I've certainly "journeyed" 🤢 from Punk as my starting place through a variety of genre over the past 40 years, with jazz being the most recent landing place. But I can't say I've left any genre behind, but rather have gathered a load of influences which I probably bring to each project I'm involved with. Ending up in jazz doesn't necessarily mean never again playing hair metal, for instance (although with less hair).

Collection in Person?!? a) Collecting what exactly? I'd stay well away TBH

My daughter took me to see Bowie Collective tonight as a fathers day present. Wasn't sure what to expect, as the only tribute band I've witnessed was a Queen one, hired in for a Christmas party, and it was awful. I saw DB when I were a lad, and didn't want to be disappointed. But they were very good, front man did a good impression especially with the between song chat. 2 guitars, drummer, percussionist, keys player, sax player, female b/vocalist, 3 string players & bass player who rocked a 4 string P & a Stingray. So, a 12 piece band. I would say they are worth going to see, nice visual set & video screen throughout. I don't know if the bassist is on this forum, and if he is I'd like to say...good job mate & thanks for a good show.

[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1497608602' post='3319432'] EKO were an Italian builder who went out of business in the 70s (I think). Most of the parts were bought up by Brandoni in Wembley. They're pretty good basses - not a bad price for that one. [/quote] Thanks M. The addition of Kent Armstrong pups is pulling me in I must admit..

[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1497533338' post='3318929'] Not sure on the body design.... [/quote] I'm usually a dyed in the wool fender shape kinda guy so know what you mean, but I find this one quite alluring...oh matron...

[quote name='EliasMooseblaster' timestamp='1497536236' post='3318949'] Looks like a nice piece of wood, mind. [/quote] Agreed. Like the look of this too, but no experience of the manufacturer. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322533383382

Had a Wilkes P a few year back, such a well made solid guitar. Any thoughts on this? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/152580499563 The defret looks like it was done by a very angry butcher, so would need a bit of love. The pickups look like they just need some screws. Quite fancy it if it doesn't get silly bids.

Mark bought a guitar from me, paid quickly, great communication. Very trusting fella given that the last time he bought something from me the courier trashed it. Thanks again Mark. John

[quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1494412396' post='3295701'] It's nice to see Ebay terminology evolving. I'll miss "frettles", though. [/quote] "None freted" sounds like something one would find in the "free from" range at Asda. "frettles" is surely a pets name? No wonder you'll miss them...

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1494278727' post='3294711'] This guy doesn't have a background in advertising, does he? [size=4] [/size] [/quote] 😁 I quite like the term "None freted" though

Some unusual twin neck & headless Wilkes basses. Fretless & fretted twin neck; http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282461784814 Check out his other items. Had no idea Doug did such a range 😎