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I have that Hipshot retainer kicking around somewhere. I'd be happy to post it for you to check it out. Ian

Thankfully, I've been divorced 40yrs now, so my living room now resembles a recording studio. 🙄

Why not. '65 P, gigged the same day it arrived. A good few years ago now, though there was a backup in case it crapped out on me.

I ended up going down the BT7 route. A very slight ream was required to accommodate the ferrule. Done two Cal2's now. All good 👍

Absolutely, thanks for your input. Unfortunately your sound remedial suggestions are wasted on me 😕 I had factored a bridge replacement into the price and have since sold a load of dusty old gear to the lady that I bought the bass from, which eases the pain somewhat 😅. I'm in communication with a guy in Beverley, North Yorkshire that can sort it out for me 👍

Well, thanks again for all the collective help /advice. I have a jazz trio on the go, currently using a mix of electric fretted / fretless. I've depped on a few gigs for a couple of rockabilly bands using a '76 Jazz whose DB players have damaged themselves (building site related injuries). The other band is a 6 piece function covers band which is irrelevant here. I do need a setup, strings and lessons but have sorted the correct height of the bass and stance sorted out for myself. All the best 👍

Thanks for that your reply 👍 Well, it's home, very pleased with it and looking forward to the journey ahead. A setup & strings, as mentioned in the above posts are fairly imminent but I'm getting a decent noise out of it, as is.

Thank you. Would you have any suggestions for that style. I get that string choice is personal but any guidance would be gratefully received. Ian

Another bloody rabbit hole 😄

Ok, for better or for worse, I've done a deal at £900 subject to viewing on Saturday. I'll report back. Thanks to all for your advice, I'm sure I'll be back for more. All the best 👍

Thanks for your input guys. I'll go and have a look at it. I've talked my D B player mate into coming along so will see how it works out.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1238010064525230/ https://ebay.us/m/S5NwaJ As an electric bass player for over 50yrs, I've never been down the DB route. Obviously, I haven't got a clue but nothing ventured, nothing gained. I've done research on these but as always, everyone has differing opinions. There are a couple of rockabilly guys around here who could possibly try it out for me, it's only 25 miles away. I'm sure the price is negotiable, lots of variables I guess. Is it worth a punt ? Cheers Ian

This crash landed yesterday. Out of the box into rehearsal last night, just needs a tweek on the setup. I like it 👍

Lee, I've been down that route. Alcohol numbs the pain but nearly cost me my life. Hang on in there. It will get better 👍

Done, all the best 👍