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He disnae count. Drums and bass is all you truly need in a band. Seriously i don't know because he is playing and can be seen in other clips obviously from same room and time. Dave

He appears to have done things "properly" studying bass at a music college of some kind where he met the others i think. If you watch his right hand technique i find it quite fascinating where he plays the lower notes with his index finger while playing the higher notes with his middle and ring fingers all at same time. He usually does a lot of slap bass but this clip he doesn't do that which is why i enjoyed it so much. His slap bass clips are just same as every other slapper (excuse the pun) Took me a wee while to get used to his Goth look as i don't associate goth with that level of talent but that's just because i don't follow Goth style musicians more than anything else. Thought i should clarify that before the PC police attack me for not judging a book by its cover. I couldn't watch a lot of their music clips but i really enjoyed this one. Do love the sound from his bass tho. Nice and clean thru his EBS rig. Dave

Yes i had to google what they were all about but the tuning is a bit of a pain. Not sure if its worth the effort for an average player like me. Dave

Only just came across these guys and found them pretty impressive. Check the frets on that bass.

Oooohhh thats one of those Norwegian winter snow basses. Might have been better taking the pic indoors tho Dave

@cetera can you post pics of the new ones. Dave

My VM4 works in passive mode when battery removed.............i think. Pretty sure i tried it when i bought it. Dave

Don't think i would buy a gold bass tho. Even tho i'm in a 70's Glam band. Dave

Had 5 and 6 stringers and just not for me. Sold them all except my Overwater Fretless custom 6er. I'm much happier with 4's.

I was rehearsing today so missed the final days bidding but at £570 i'd be looking for one that works so not sure i would have gone that high. Maybe next time. I'm still hooked on Sandberg basses at moment. I now have a notion for a Sandberg TT4 or Marlowe DK as recommended by my good friend and Sandberg Spiritual guide @Cuzzie Dave

I didn't see any banners when i watched it. Can't say i've noticed any on VIDS i watch. Dave

brilliant

The original clip had about 5-10 mins of talking about nothing really so started the attached clip just before the playing. Didn't want you guys getting bored. Dave

Not that i want a jazz to sound like a P bass but i like the depth of a P but the clarity of a J. I;ve tried the PJ configuration but it just doesn't do it for me. If my Fender J had a bit more depth it would be my perfect bass. I don't like changing things on a bass unless i need to. I'd rather buy a bass that fits my needs at that time. Currently the VM4 does what i want. Thinner neck would have helped a bit more tho. Dave

That's good to know as its the depth that put me off the TT4 for the VM4. I just love a Jazz bass tho and its probably my fav bass to play. From what i've read the TT4 necks are a bit thinner than the VM4 so that would probably suit me more too. That is one very nice bass tho. Liking that a lot. Dave

Think i need to try a TT4. That is gorgeous. I always thought it might just sound like my Fender Jazz with an added active circuit included. Does it provide the depth of a P pick up as my Fender J doesn't and therefore doesn't suit some bands i play in. Dave

Do you want ice in that

Out of curiosity how are you getting on with your 6 stringer these days. ? Dave

Sad, so so sad that its down to splitting grains. I give up. Time to drink 🍺🍷🥃 Dave

Now that we're out of EU we'll probably go back to old money, real weights and measures and proper feet and inches. Nane o that new fangled metric nonsense. Can't wait to go back in time and live in the 3rd world again. Dave

I'd only buy a sparkly bass if i tried it first otherwise i might have gone for that Warwick Star bass for a laugh. Who knows where the band will end up with Covid taking its toll. We have a rehearsal on Sun to be fair but the longer this goes on the less enthusiasm i seem to have to keep practicing the songs. I guess there are a few of us thinking along similar lines. Dave

Even from a distance it looks sweet. Dave

What's that in real weight 4.25Kg is approx 9.25ibs so not horrendous by any means. Appreciate that's a guesstimate. Price is starting to go up on it and still 2 days to go. There's another one for sale but its offers £950. Think that might be there a while but its in good condition. Out of my reach at that with Xmas coming soon. Dave