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I did actually enjoy your Jazz clip. Memories from when i was younger and picked up many tips from listening to Jazz albums like that. Cheers Dave

That new software i installed has done the trick. I got that one

Sorry i picked you up wrong there. I've updated the software and re-tuned my humour awareness sensor as it had long gone out of date. Hopefully i'll pick up on things a lot quicker Apologies Dave

Thomann will probably have them.

One of these perhaps

It was tongue in cheek hence the wee laughing face.

Or go down the acoustic bass route.

A bass might help with that strap

A welcome return i reckon. You're never too old to be in a band even if it means an old farts band. Its still playing with friends and gigging always helps. I'm like you these days and a lot more relaxed about playing in bands. I've no delusions of fame and fortune or for it to be a full time occupation. Its just a bit of fun with like-minded mates. We mistakenly took on a keys player this year who was in it solely for money. He was upfront from the start but he didn't fit in along with the rest of us as we just love what we do. He's now gone and a dep in his place until a proper replacement can be found. I'm 59 yrs old and only got back into bands 9 yrs ago and never been as busy with bands and offers. Been with these guys approx 18mths now but took a while to get it off the ground for various reasons. In that 9yrs i've done the Prog, Classic, Blues, Blues/funk, 70/80 covers, tributes, done the clubs, caravan parks, private venues and few local pub venues for each band i've been in. Tried being in 2 bands at same time but just a bit too much time involved. I plan to enjoy playing in bands for as long as i can. You've nothing to lose really. Wishing you all the very best with your project and keep us posted. Dave

No change for me either. Always liked the bass so it seemed the right way to go for me. Still love playing bass. Dave

Have to admit my Warwick Thumb is the same. Even tho i check it regularly thru the year the battery does seem to last a very long time. My Overwater is same. In 9 yrs i've had it i reckon i've only changed the batteries 2 or 3 times. Dave

These are what i use

There's always wall hangers for those basses that have been fostered out to your mums. Every owner has a responsibility to ensure his basses are kept lovingly at home. All the best with the new house. Living at the beach sounds like a good move tho. Do you need that many basses ??? Dave

Definitely remove batteries if you aren't using them for yrs at a time. If the battery leaks at all it can cost you a few quid depending where the battery is situated on the bass. I have basses i don't use very often but i check they still play ok every few months and also check battery voltage maybe once or twice a year on all my basses. My Sandberg is used most so i tend to check the battery more regularly. I only use Duracell in my basses but use Eneloop rechargeable batteries in my wireless keeping a fully charged pair as back up. Dave

You can connect small croc clips to the battery connectors and play thru your amp and you'll see the voltage drop when plugged in and playing. Have to say i've never actually tried it with a bass so no idea what readings you'll see. I've done battery voltage checks at work on Instrumentation equipment and its quite noticeable. (it was a quiet day at work ) Dave

Think that's the measurement off load. A new battery would normally be 9.3 - 9.5V off load You'd have to check it when plugged in and playing thru your amp for an accurate reading. Once a battery reads 8-8.5V off load i bin them. My rechargeable AA & AAA batteries charge up to 1.41 Volts when fully charged. Dave

Would mean all Prog songs being reduced to 5mins. Drummer will be going heck for leather to achieve that

You might forget to switch the toggle off. I've just got into habit of unplugging my bass when finished. If you select passive mode with cable attached will it still drain the battery ? Some active basses still work without the battery when you select passive mode. Dave

Maybe we're just over-critical of ourselves and nervous of the fact other more proficient players might be judging us. To be honest i'm usually too focused on the gig to notice anyone specific in an audience even when standing in front of me. Maybe i need to go to Specsavers Dave

Think its his best solo album altho i do like Please Don't Touch as well. Everyday has always been in my top 5 Prog songs i'd like to cover. Dave

Different outlooks on life and what's important. Don't know what age you are so difficult to judge your reply against my own circumstances. Each to their own and i have no probs with old mates that still do the weekend pub thing without fail. Dave

I know what you mean was just pulling your leg a wee bit.

Spot on for me too 👍 Dave

I think we must be looking at it from different perspectives. I'm retired so playing in the band and rehearsals are what i regard as socialising and my spare time. I live in countryside so socialising in pubs is very limited unless i drive. Different when i was younger and lived in town where i was out every night socialising but as i got older i found drinking in pubs wasn't something i craved for. Probably why i live in a country village where nearest pub is 5 or 6 miles away. I can see where you're coming from tho when the socialising takes over from the objective of gigging and i always have in my mind from the outset that if i feel a band won't ever gig for whatever reason then i just move on. I always explain that from the outset tho and tell every band if we aren't gigging within 6-12mths then i'll move on. Most bands take that quite well and many respect the fact i'm so up front and honest. It does tend to drive them a bit more to do more than rehearse. Bands are simply a hobby for me and i never regard it as a source of income. It helps when it is tho Dave

Hi Graeme Curious where the Jacko name comes from now Band is called Blockbustarz (see the link below to our FB page). Due to recent and forth-coming holidays and other band commitments our gigs are currently few and far between but we are looking to change that in 2020. Next gigs are in Dec. at Custom House in Greenock and then one in Falkirk area but details will be on our FB page. We are currently looking at some new VID clips from Ivory Blacks to use on our FB page. Dave