Mykesbass

Just sold a Cort headless bass to Chris. Super easy transaction with great communication throughout. Thrilled that Parcelforce even got the bass there a day early!

Ovation. I think @Happy Jack owns one. Always had gas but not the money for one, and a six stringer (Breadwinner I think).

Taken up doing this having watched the latest Michael Moseley series. You only need to do 30 seconds at the end of a normal temperature shower.

Word of warning on Crafter - yes they are great guitars. I used to stock them when I had a shop. But they are (or at least were) shipped with high action. The distributor and reps were aware of this and it was done by choice on the basis that it was quite easy to reduce the bridge height, but not so easy to raise it. If the shop doesn't do basic setup work then you'll need to find someone to tweak it for you.

Hoping for a repeat (Sky Arts) at a slightly earlier hour (having to get up too early for these midnight finishes...) but this looks like a great watch. Winston Reid's voice sounds magnificent!

There's a name on the body, but can't work it out.

Think of the repertoire - Only Yew, Yew Win Again, I Only Have Eyes For Yew ...

Had a great experience selling to @helenb who joined the site just three hours before asking to buy the bass I was advertising. Great communication by phone, and arranged to come and collect and pay cash. Sell with confidence if Helen comes buying again!

Sorry, all this nostalgic chat about South London, and I forgot to say welcome @TheMoose

Haha, no, would have been 19/20, so five or so years into my drinking journey 😏

Funny to think I may have seen you all those years prior to actually meeting you!

What was the pub at the bottom of Dog Kennel Hill that I would have seen Steve Waller playing in? Cherry Tree?

I remember when there were loads of squats on Camberwell Grove, but it was still posh! Didn't Joe Jackson live there when he was at his height of fame?

No Woman No Cry - Gilberto Gil and Stephen Marley The Playing For Change team do it again! Love the Portuguese version of the lyrics to kick things off, the Stephen Marley's voice - wow! Sorry, can't seem to embed (not YouTube), but the link works and is safe. http://mgtrk.musictoday.com/c/7/eyJhaSI6MTcxMjY0MTgsImUiOiJtaWtlLmhvd2VsbEBvdXRsb29rLmNvbSIsInJpIjoiNTEyNDEyMzUiLCJycSI6IjAyLWIyNDI4NS04M2I1ZDliMzZjMTM0OGJjYWYwNWY1MDM1ODAwZDYwZSIsIm0iOnRydWUsInVpIjoiMyIsInVuIjoiIiwidSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vcGxheWluZ2ZvcmNoYW5nZS5jb20vdmlkZW9zL25vLXdvbWFuLW5vLWNyeS1mdC1naWxiZXJ0by1naWwtc3RlcGhlbi1tYXJsZXktbWVybWFucy1tb3NlbmdvLXNvbmctYXJvdW5kLXRoZS13b3JsZCJ9/uauf3mLPsN4aq_slBayfoA

Love those types of gigs @jonno1981. All the best with the surgery recovery!

Bass Bros (good reputation) are selling two 20 year old one for £1549 and £1469. Even taking into account the 20 years difference, that's way short of the 75% ballpark I suggested earlier. But it would put Bass Bros at the top of my list of people to call for a commission sale valuation as they would be able to gauge the level of interest.

Using a specialist shop gives you: Their customer base Their reputation and credibility Their market knowledge Somewhere easy to view and try your bass These shops are not going to want your bass hanging around for ages, so talk with them, and if they come up with a good price let them have a short period of exclusivity. If you do advertise it yourself, I read recently that second hand values for 'as new' basses are around 70-80% of the new price (street price not RRP). Good luck whichever way you choose, and if it is the shop route and you are in London, give Wunjo a try.

That really is a cracking bass line. Thanks @stevie

I think (sorry if I'm wrong) that @greyparrot may have done something?

Thank you. Was racking my brain for her name. Spoke many times (not from the pub I hasten to add)! Lovely lady indeed.

And was part of the wonderful Heads Hands and Feet.

And those almost Country style harmonies!

He covers this nicely in one of the videos posted here (sorry can't remember which one), and it is a very interesting point. He tried playing this solo wizzardry live and discovered there was no audience for it. However, after a few Youtube videos he found there was an online fanbase, and has very cleverly built this. As a fellow 'old and funky in a good way' I'm pleased to see that there are alternative routes to an audience for talented players such as Charles.