Mykesbass

So glad to finally see someone who agrees with me on this song. The longer it goes on...

As noted by @Cetera - not the first. Up (or rather down) there with Your a Quizzard Harry I'm afraid 😣

Pedant alert: Melancholic Platypus

Possibly Paulowina? Lots of cheap bass bodies made from this being sold. Very light, but very soft, so prone to dents. Looks nice.

Isn't basswood's main charecteristic no grain? That looks far too interesting to me, but I'm not an expert.

Not surprised - just the one pint between you 😥

Don't worry @Newfoundfreedom, this is not just a band thing. Even with something far less important, and no copyright worries people have problems coming up with names. I run a few charity pub quizzes and asking people (not regular quizzers) for a team name is like swimming through mud. The worst is when someone thinks of something stunningly original (like Norfolk n' Chance) 😒

the Chippies.

Have a look on his Facebook page - I was browsing just out of curiosity. Looks like good news!

It's not just the money. If you are playing in a covers band you should really be happy to play crowd pleasers. Nothing like playing to an enthusiastic audience, and without a fanbase you are not going to get that with an esoteric collection of obscure back catalogue.

I tried the Guild a couple of years back and really didn't feel any major difference with the short scale. But then I might just be plain weird!

Yes, thanks Pete. Will get the calipers out tomorrow.

No Thanks Single cuts, gold hardware, natural finish (not fancy woods, but the 70's Fender that looks like a work top) pointy basses. Yes Please Anything that takes my fancy that isn't in the above (easily pleased)!

I've just gone and confused myself on various spares websites looking for machine heads. I'm going for Scaller - had good experience with them in the past, but do I need BM or BMF for a standard Fender sytle headstock? This is a Mighty Mite licensed neck, and | need to upgrade the ones I got with the kit that I built. Thanks, Mike

Sandblasting!

"needs a bit of cleaning" 😏 Looks like the neck is (was) a lovely piece of wood, and the aging on the finish of the body is lovely, but can't help with any information.

So sorry to hear this @Lozz196 Wishing you the best of health for the future.

Very cool stuff. Will see if I can get to the Brighton gig. Thanks for posting.

Yes, get where you are coming from Kev.

Rumer? Or did you mean a drummer 😎

Followed by Young Hearts Run Free. Getting back to politics, the Americans can be as bad, with Regan not having a clue about Born in the USA.

Yes, I'm a sucker for nice arrangements. Probably due to having played (rhythm guitar) in a big band for many years, and growing up with Sinatra LPs on frequent rotation!

Just heard this on 6 Music - might be a bit MoR for some, but I love it. Horns are fabulous - way better than Jools Holland's arrangements, and the harmonica solo soars above evreything beautifully. Nice end to an horrendous drive home on the A27!

Way too young to be too old to join a band!! As to how to get back, networking. Jams, open mics, gigs. Get to know people, let them know you are looking. Good luck, and enjoy the ride (55, toured for first time last year).