LemonCello

[quote name='ZMech' timestamp='1320234277' post='1424007'] An exercise my mate showed me when I started, which I find useful was to play the classic 50's walking bassline, making sure to play one finger per fret style. If you start highish up the neck, the stretch shouldn't be a problem, and you can gradually move further up as your fingers get used to stretching. In tab, it would be as follows if played in C: -------------------------------------------------------------7-8-7------ ------------7-8-7-------------------7-8-7----------7-10-------7-10- -------7-10--------10-7----7-10---------10-7-8-------------------- ----8----------------------8-------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------7---------------------------------------- --------------7-8-7--------------9---9-----7-10-7----------7-8-7------- -------7-10---------10-7---10---------8--------------7-10-------10-7-- ----8--------------------------------------------------8---------------------- You should be using index finger on the 7th fret, middle on 8th, ring on 9th and pinky on the 10th when playing this. I still find this tiring to play in G. Try youtubing a few videos, see if any of them make sense. Also, your left hand should resemble the picture below, with your thumb on the back of the neck, not round the side, else you won't be able to spread your fingers in the slightest (it's comfy, but unhelpful). One last thing, experiment with how softly you actually [u]need[/u] to fret to ring a clear note without buzzing, it's hardly any force at all. [/quote] Agree totally, thumb position is everything, and with your thumb in this position your hand will naturally 'spread out'.

Does no-one else own a Vigier? C'mon guys get your pics up!

Were doing a gig at the BBC in Cardiff on the 23rd December. One Christmas song will feature - Yes you guessed it - Slade! It has a seriously enjoyable walking bass line for those unfamiliar! LC

[quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1319980086' post='1420722'] That's nice, very nice indeed. I'm a big fan of zero frets (my 'Berg has one) as the concept just makes sense to me. Every time I'm at an exhibition I keep meaning to try a Vigier but always manage not to (not sure how this happens but it's probably down to not wanting to give myself premium price GAS). [/quote] Thanks man, The zero fret does make a difference, can't think why they are not more common? LC

Haven't had this long but really starting to bond with it. The neck is fabulous, skinny profile front to back and very fast. String spacing is however more Precision than Jazz (my preference). The zero fret helps with sustain and the 2 band EQ pumps out a variety of sounds. The build quality is excellent and I love the trans black finish. It's very 'precise' in that it will show up your (my) fretting inadequacies but it is teaching me to think about my finger positioning. Great for slap (not that I do much of that) and also classic tones. All in all, a lovely bass.

The string button looks right (as compared to my own genuine 70's P) if a bit new looking. The giveaway has to be the three control knobs?????? WTF.... LC