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[quote name='Oopsdabassist' timestamp='1360178480' post='1966273'] Don't ring my bell sorry the Spinal Tap ref is not a good thing IMO [/quote] Sorry, but I'm with this really.

[quote name='topo morto' timestamp='1360058377' post='1964030'] It's not a question of how many were made, but the number (probably still high) and condition (perhaps in many cases a bit ropey) of those that remain. As you say it may be that this one is towards the bottom of that pile anyway. If not, by modding it, rather that selling it and buying one of the many other excellent P/J's that I'm sure are available, you're arguably depriving someone of the chance to own an old thing that would be special to them, even if the item is not quite at the level of being of historical importance. [/quote] Fair point, and as the owner of a 70's bass I should probably declare an interest. I bought the bass in question for £100 because I fancied one of the old Fender MIJ knock offs and then promptly spent a bit of dosh on stripping it back to the wood(s) and upgrading the electrics with a Kiogon loom. This will probably have destroyed any residual value but it's a nicer bass for it imho.

If it's my [u]actual[/u] playing style, then something along the lines of: Homer Simpson plays the blues The 10 most inappropriate tunes to play fretless If it was my aspirational style that would be a different matter...

I have just acquired a Levys strap from Gareth. Everything ticketiboo (or however you spell it), plenty of PMs and follow up. Deal with complete confidence. Thanks very much.

Hi all Just looking into this on the bassis of keeping unit costs as low as possible. Not really worked out details yet, but on the basis of every body pays for their strings and a fair share of the duty/postage. i.e. If you have 2 sets out of 5 then you get to pay 40% of the o/heads. I'd be happy to act as the delivery point and post out orders at cost and by whatever method individuals require. Please let me know if you're interested and how many sets you would want. Cheers Alain

OK thanks. details sent.

[quote name='topo morto' timestamp='1360037347' post='1963892'] Some would be of the opinion that heritage items don't only belong to the owner, but to the world. Like if your house is a a listed building or something. [/quote] Hmm. With no disrespect to the OP or Mr Dead Mouse, I'm not convinced that a '77 P bass would be considered a heritage item, as they are hardly low volume production items and have the stigma associated with the post CBS production values. Therefore go for it!

+1 to all that. My first MBB and definitely not my last. Mrs ead really enjoyed the band too and vows to return next year. Big thanks to Alan, Dave, the band, the sound man, the catering etc. Good to meet you all.

[quote name='steve-bbb' timestamp='1359709982' post='1959013'] ahem [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/198206-i-was-just-wondering"]http://basschat.co.u...-just-wondering[/url] [/quote] Oooohh, potential thread to contribute to. +1 re cellists, sighs nostalgically, those tours...

[quote name='giblett123' timestamp='1359700076' post='1958919'] My Sally ..... [url="http://s1294.beta.photobucket.com/user/giblett123bass/media/ACG%20Salace/7_zps45352ae6.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0"]http://s1294.beta.ph...html?sort=3&o=0[/url] [/quote] What is top wood, look great?

[quote name='steve-bbb' timestamp='1359620517' post='1957533'] Nigel what have you got against Violas exactly?? [/quote] Can we do viola jokes too, former orchestral player (violin) so have a stock - as well as violin jokes for balance obviously.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1359578767' post='1957047'] The Bass Doc on here. Not sure how he's fixed work-wise, though. [/quote] He's just made a custom one for me, top quality.

Yes low B is awesome and at .136 you can use them for suspension bridges and towing cars too. I'm having thoughts about filing my nut and going BEAD on the Letts bass as it has a 35" scale.

[quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1359659824' post='1958473'] Great choice! Here's lesson 1, from an organist and pedant twat: It's called "pedals". No hand pedals exist. [/quote] Good point, well made sir!

I don't envy anybody, such a waste of emotion. I would love to be able to play the organ (inc foot pedals) though.

Whatever happens make sure you leave suitably honest feedback. I have a similar thing that the mods were able to resolve - using The Force I imagine - and left unemotional feedback for the seller after a few days when I had calmed down. Make sure it's truthful with some idea of the the various milestones in the time line.

Another fan here. I have them on both my fretless basses.

You could check out Brand X and Bill Bruford's solo stuff too.

Refund received - still no contact from Minotaur. Really disappointed tbh as I was keen to have one of their straps.

Btw the seller claims it's not a Warrior...