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Looking at his other items for sale, he’s got an incredibly diverse range of items at no reserve. Hacked account is likely.

Don’t be disheartened @NancyJohnson I think it would be a triumph if BC managed to end up with its own “model”. Yes it’s ambitious but, as you said, has been achieved before. Good on you for sticking your neck out.

Watching this with interest. I’m not “in” as I have the dullest of dull tastes in instruments and no money. But will be intriguing to see if a minimum of 10 bass players can agree on a design and spec and cost. So far it may end up as a long/short scale, headless/headed twin neck, natural sparkly 4 string bass VI with minimum of 7 pickups. Just for sheer entertainment, I think there should be a minimum of 12 months/weeks/days (after initial delivery) before they are allowed to appear in the FS section 😂 Good luck though with this, seriously. I do think it’s a great idea even as a social experiment.

Wow that is great! Wish I’d heard that when I was younger 😂

I was at secondary school in the early to mid 70’s. Small all boys school for gifted thugs (or those who they didn’t know what do with). Can’t say I can remember anything from music lessons, but I was roped into the choir as I could “hold a tune”. Now THAT was a great education. I learned harmony as I progressed through the ranges as my voice (and family jewels) lowered, along with listening to other parts, and an appreciation for a wide range of music. Added benefits were: Time off lessons to rehearse, open access to the instrument cupboard where I discovered double bass and meeting up with the local girls school for “joint performances” ...ok this was the main reason (joints and a quick performance). So in summary, learned nothing in class music lessons. My kids on the other hand had great experience of music lessons at their secondary school. Head of music was great, made playing in orchestras “cool” and they learned a wide variety of styles, and he was genuinely interested in what music motivated them.

Love WZ songwriting. Great choice for a Halloween gig. One of the first songs 16 year old me learned for my first band was this: Still grooves now.

If I sold up, I’d probably sell everything (all instruments/gear) and just buy a really nice 12th fret acoustic. I’d probably be more focused musically, and not scouring the interweb, drooling over vintage G&Ls, and handing money over to the double-bass string roundabout attendant. 🤦🏻‍♂️

“You’ll only be able to jump this high with it”

Feel for you Dave! Strings are a rabbit hole I’ve disappeared down many a time. Double bass strings are one way of loosing money very quickly! I generally come back to what I’m familiar with, after chasing others recommendations/reviews, etc. For years I used Martin SP for my acoustic 6 strings, but after reading people waxing lyrical about Elxirs, I tried them and they were the single worst string I’ve used, both tone and feel were awful and they constantly broke. Tried a few other makes but came back to the Martins, I’ve never had one break on me and they feel just right for me. If D’addario work for you stick with them mate.

I like them too, not sure why. Very “Star Wars”. I wouldn’t have been surprised if they had been listed for more than £600 (ono).

Interesting watch. Loved his vocals as much as his guitar playing. Preferred his overall musicality to his contemporaries such as EC. If anyone needed evidence of what a lottery substance misuse is, then PG is exhibit (insert number here). Wonder where he would have ended up musically?