I’ve never been a fully dedicated collector of autographs which is unusual considering my job and the artist I get called to play bass with. However, now & again I just can’t resist! Here’s the rear of one of my Fender P basses which I used on recordings… ift.tt/3331tfe

Happy 74th Birthday to David Gilmour! I’ve had the pleasure of working with David on many occasions over the years, including this pic from a recording session way back. Jools Holland & the Band were invited to his 70th birthday party back in 2016 where … ift.tt/3aw6FdY

Upright & happy! Playing my Yamaha SLB200 Ltd Edition electric upright bass through my touring bass rig consisting of a Bergantino Forte’ HP amp and a Bergantino HG412 cab. No wonder I’m smiling! 😉 (photo courtesy of Nicky Armstrong) ift.tt/2TMsHT0

A pic from a recording session at Maida Vale studios back in 2010 with Jools Holland the legend that is Sir Tom Jones! ift.tt/39AgjMB

Wishing our beautiful son Oscar a very happy & fun filled 3rd birthday today! 😃🎂🎉🎁 It was only when this wonderful human being came into our lives three short years ago did Lucy & I realise how amazing, rewarding and fulfilling being a parent could b… ift.tt/2vOj1Q8

Taking a break from a recording session at Maida Vale recording studios back in 2010 with Jools Holland and legendary American record producer, musician & singer Tony Visconti! ift.tt/39WoxyZ

Happy 72nd birthday to American singer-songwriter & guitarist James Taylor! I’ve had the great fortune of playing bass with James several times over the years including this performance on the BBC’s tv series “Later.......with Jools Holland back in 2015.… ift.tt/2IEuO6l

Hmmm..... I wonder..... Should I or shouldn’t I? 😜🤣 ift.tt/39SkKm1

A pic from a recording session with the fabulous & delightful Joss Stone back in 2015, seen here eagerly awaiting some feedback from our producer! 😉 ift.tt/33iq4fW

One of the rarest basses in my collection: A 1980 Polytone Contempo bass. Anyone else own one of these? ift.tt/2whOwCf

You know there’s a worldwide gig cancelling crisis going on when you see two bass players hanging out together and not at a bass convention! Here I am having a catch up with former bassist with the Rolling Stones Bill Wyman. And why not, it seems we both… ift.tt/3a0WaQ3

I love vintage Ibanez Musician basses and I’m pleased to say I have all the models (and more) from this old Ibanez ad. Stunning instruments both visually & sonically! 😉👌 ift.tt/392SEU1

My current favourite working basses. All 6 string Ibanez BTB’s including a custom one on the far right made especially for me last year. Stunning, wonderful instruments which are as good as, if not better than any hand made so called “boutique” basses I’… ift.tt/3dbgVKV

Taking a break during a recording session back in 2013 with American singer-songwriter, actor & presenter Gregory Porter! Also note the names above our heads in Jools Holland’s studio of numerous other artists we’ve recorded with there. 😉👌 ift.tt/2WzblvO

My own mom passed away in 2017 shortly after our son Oscar was born, and sadly she never got to see him in the flesh or hold him. I still miss her of course, but at least today I can give love & thanks to my wife Lucy Merrilyn Swift who is such a wonderf… ift.tt/3acYTpt

Even the rear of my Ibanez 6 string BTB basses look good! 😉👌 ift.tt/3dpsaiY

Happy Birthday to American singer-songwriter Chaka Khan! Here’s a pic from a British TV show called ‘Don’t Forget Your Toothbrush’ which aired back in the mid 90’s and was hosted by DJ & TV presenter Chris Evans, and we (the Jools Holland Band) were the… ift.tt/2Ug2g9T

Happy 85th birthday to studio bass legend Carol Kaye! She’s had an amazing career and we’ve all heard her on countless hit records, TV & movie soundtracks. When I started playing bass guitar back in 1979 there were no bass teachers in my home town that I… ift.tt/2QG7CsP

The only two fanned fret multi scale basses I own and they are of course IBANEZ! 👍👌 On the left an SRMS806 snd on the right an SRFF806. Both are a dream to play, and very even sounding across all strings and registers. A killer low B string too! ift.tt/2wrWfxO

My single cut Ibanez bases. From left to right: BTB686SC-SRSC806-BTB846SC. Any fans of single cut basses out there? Any thoughts, observations or experiences with them? ift.tt/2ygkKi1