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Even though I play bass, I'm generally not into rattling the walls(...)

Well, if you want to keep supporting the Canadian economy and want a hell of a bass at the same time... lay your hands on a Dingwall. While I gave up seriously playing - let me rephrase that - while I gave up trying to be a serious player a long time ago, picking up a Celtic touring band's bassist's after a show made me almost want to take it up again.

Bren R.