Mykesbass

Been there, done that. Good luck... Are you aware of the onerous demands that brands put on shops in the way of dealerships? That, and the margins that the big boys work on are probably the two biggest problems. Happy to talk by PM if you want more info.

Define cheap. First bass £300+ not exactly Harley Benton or Sx territory. Sorry if they come up later, couldn't watch any more.

That D-Bird!! That headstock!! Think I have gas.Thanks @gingerfish

Fergal Sharkey had a howler once, and of course there's always the classic John Peel mandolin solo on Maggie May.

Liking that sort of binding, don't know how to correctly describe it, the effect most noticeable on the top horn. Also, that's a gorgeous fretboard. Liking fantastic.

Can't you go for the old style single P pickup? Would look great on that body shape.

Sampling can be incredibly creative and requires lots of musicality and talent to get it right. It also exposes some great musicians who could, otherwise get overlooked. Two great examples, Camille Yarborough, Take Yo Praise (Fatboy Slim, Praise You) and Dave Peacock, yes Chas & Dave, on Eminem's Track, title of which currently escapes me.

Wow, you can make dead teenagers hate you? I'm impressed

And a bit of personal preference as regards set up.

Beat me to it! Shame to hide it away! Completely understand though.

My Shuker - built for me in 2012, and my only bass, apart from a self build P that never sees the light of day. Love it to bits!! http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk/p15.jpg

@BassTractor Good work Bert, not the easiest of things to do.

Well deserved Alan. Always admired your work from afar. Look forward to seeing one "in the flesh" one day.

At the risk of being controversial, you say your first run through sounded brilliant, so why would you want to change it to make a more slavishly accurate copy? Part of what may have made it sound so great was you as a band feeling it and enjoying it. I'd stick with your own take on it.

Just sold my MXR DI+ to Bryan @ribbetingfrog - great communication and quick payment. Would be very happy to deal with him again.

With internet price matching, Black Friday and Cyber Monday what's going to be left for January sales? As @casapate says, it will be stock that hasn't sold, and cheap Christmas present stuff left over such as starter packs and effect pedals. As a left-hander you probably already know bargains are few and far between for you, so if you see what you like at a decent price it will probably be no better after Christmas.

Although the last post for it was in February, and it wasn't quite finished then, my nomination goes to Jabba the Gut for the old door and shelf just for sheer ingenuity, and skill in recycling the ordinary to make something beautiful.

Thanks for the reminder of Roots Manuva - I'll have to dig that out when I get my CDs out of storage!

Too difficult, as they constantly change. What I will offer are three very accessible Jazz albums: The Three Sounds with Stanley Turrentine - Blue Hour, Gil Evans - Out of the Cool, and Dexter Gordon - GO. Sorry to break your rules, but hope you like the suggestions!

The Faces. Not my favourite band, but one I've always thought "now that's the type of band I want to be in".

That's the second recommendation for Nas Illmatic - one I didn't know at all so will be checking, thanks. And glad to coax you out of your lurking!

Interesting, with the lyrics being in French (and therefore not understanding them) you get a really great illustration of the rhythmic qualities of the way they are delivered.

Deliberately a little provocative, but in a friendly, let's get a conversation going sort of way! Probably one of the most derided forms of music, especially among musicians, I thought I'd try, with the help of the Basschat experts to put things right, and see if we can collectively compile a playlist that may change a few minds. I've always enjoyed the mellower side - Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Gang Starr etc. but heard this on 6 Music this morning and loved the energy and excitement. Please feel free to add your favourites, with a view to converting a few naysayers!

Too right. Ella Fitzgerald - not many men could come anywhere near her musicality.

Another fine cable, great service and advice from Dave. Many thanks.