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Working on 'A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square' at the moment. I don't think the words have held up well, but the tune is great

[quote name='Thunderbird' timestamp='1407008308' post='2516678'] Could you just not put a thumb rest on the bass you have in a comfy position for you? [/quote] This.

Tina Weymouth.

I think it's a travel bass, I'm sure Playaway Guitars sold these for a bit. Can't remember the name, sorry.

Stu and I traded basses, his SRX430 for my Mondial Classic. Good comms, promptly sent, well packed, and all as described. I'd happily deal with him again. Thanks Stu

[quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1405940886' post='2506669'] This this this this this. Best thing I ever learned as a musician. [/quote] I think I'm probably quoting you... so thank you

I bought a stand from Nige and have nothing but good things to say. No hesitation in dealing with him again. Thanks

Welcome aboard Interesting username...

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1405818687' post='2505575'] Get some sleep, wake up with new zeal and carry on. [/quote] Now here I have to agree. Dream-time is important.

Flatwounds?

I do like the Axstar

The look is clever, the way it ties the body shape to the fan-frets and pup angle. But I don't like it; too angular and leaning too much on the visual. Looking good (whatever that means) is far too often a cover for poor function.

I don't like it, it's too loud. If it was shell pink, I'd like it

Learn backwards. Learn the last part of a piece first; then the bit before it; and so on. That way you're always going from hard stuff to easy, and you don't fall into the trap of never getting to the end.

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1405804097' post='2505482'] Gerrout of 'ere..! Hop it..! [/quote] Please stop, I canberra it...

Definitely, the Fender-made strings are both unpleasantly sticky and break if you look cross-eyed at them. The Pahoehoes are much better, and I have a set of Aquila Thunderguts - which apparently are better still - waiting to go on.

Yes. If you think it's hilarious, you've never heard one. Think of it as a double bass in a violin-size package. It is not a bass guitar, just as a bass guitar is not a double bass.

[quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1405723073' post='2504824'] Apropos of nothing (much), I have a very nice VMJ which might shortly become surplus to requirements. J. [/quote] If it's the one I remember, it's very nice:)

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1405591826' post='2503300'] There was one in stock in a magazine that I had my sights on, but I didn't pull the trigger. They're a barrel of laughs, though; the problem is getting shot of it; the folks recoil from buying 'em. [/quote] Just as well you had some foresight. Some people would just have bought it automatically.