Rayman

Some interesting responses there. So the examples I gave in the OP, Jon Bon Jovi clearly cannot sing the songs anymore , neither can Rob Halford, neither can David Coverdale …… etc David Coverdale has said publicly, that he really needs to think about whether live work is still an option (certainly with regards to Whitesnake). There are probably plenty of bands and artists in their twilight years who can still pull it off, great, keep doing it. However when the live performance is massively undermined by the limitations of an aging throat, surely that performer should consider some pride in their work and call it a day? Or do they just plough on regardless and cash in for as long as possible?

I appreciate that the only way for bands to make money these days, is to play live…. but really….. when should these old bands just call it a day?? It’s embarrassing when the singer can’t hit those notes anymore….. Bon Jovi… Judas Priest….. Whitesnake…… Please…. You had your time…… enough is enough. No?

Sorry, but I echo the above. A good teacher should have the facilities at his/her place of learning to provide everything the student needs, including an amp. The only reason you would bring a bass, would be because it was comfortable and familiar to you. Most teachers would have more than one bass, amps etc. I bet most of us have, I’ve got 4 amps here including a couple of decent practice amps. I would already be looking elsewhere.

I echo the previous comments, I’m sorry to hear about your loss. You have to give it time my friend. It will come back, the desire to play again, when you’re ready. I’m not comparing my experience of course, but the end of my marriage was as low as I personally have ever been. I didn’t touch a bass, or even listen to any music at all, for 3 years. The trauma sucked the enthusiasm out of me. However, time allows you to learn to live with the loss, and slowly, your mojo comes back. I assure you it will, don’t rush it, and all the best to you for your future.

Not going to lie…… We kicked donkey last night. It’s our 40yr anniversary, and a bunch of gigs are coming. I’ve been through a bunch of basses during this reunion, but it’s all about the Thunderbird and the Ashdown ABM 500. Such an amazing tone. Anyone into original heavy rock….. not being funny….. we’re still ace for a bunch of old men. 😆

NICE……. I’ve not had a Lakland for years. That’s a sexy setup right there.

https://www.bandtmusic.co.uk/emg-35hz-4-string-passive-bass-soapbar-p-up.html?utm_source=googleshopping&utm_medium=advertising&utm_campaign=googleshopping&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwnOipBhBQEiwACyGLunKMtsQO6bOfRc1-WpTKx-9D8qjau5ln1v0uzrjJWgpRbbc4Fw_1eBoCImwQAvD_BwE

I would imagine something like the EMG HZ would work well in there, if the dimensions are the same?

Pull all the unnecessary cr*p out of it and you have a handful of hundred quids worth of a decent entry level musicman style bass. That’s all. Dark Ray Schmark Ray 🔨👞 (cobblers)

Me neither…… never won anything in my life!

Yep me too…. Thunderbird mostly, but this is on 3 songs….

Very interesting. Does the Humbucker split to produce a jazz bridge pickup tone? I guess then you’ve pretty much go all the basses in one?

Great basses Rumblekats. In addition to the above info, a lot depends on what kind of sound you’re looking for? Bright, thumpy, woolly…. ?

Have they done the bass giveaway?

Wow…. what a great thread. It absolutely didn’t take the direction I thought it would. Much like Scott’s album

Yep, I'd be into that too

Fascinating really….. we all have one thing in common, the love of bass guitars…… and yet we’re all so massively different in our interpretations of the instrument.

I didn’t slag off fusion, if you read what I actually did say.

There you, horses for courses…. I’m obviously at the wrong race track.

Don’t get me wrong, my OP was not a pop at Mr D, he’s an amazing player and very good at what he does, he also seems like a really nice chap. I stop by his website pretty often. However this self indulgent musical offering is not my bag, that’s really my only point. I’m sure lots of people disagree and really enjoy it, which of course, is great.