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[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1393922377' post='2385745'] Not vague at all - I can see exactly where you're coming from on that. [/quote] Same here, nicely summed up. Also as Pete said, need to relax.

I'm actually suffering physical pain playing disco stuff . Last week we introduced Donna Summer's Hot Stuff in to our set. This is the first tune in years that has caused me any grief. It must be the galloping along pace, coupled with all the octaving. My hand feels like it's contracting in to a claw and the cramp starts in my forearm. I'm really not sure whether to persevere with it or come up with an alternative bass line. Additionally, I mostly play with a pick but this is one of the few tunes that I can't play efficiently with my trusty plectrum. I'm finding it works better with thumb and third finger, although I do lose a little volume.

If it's always going to bug you, then I would say do it again Rich.

Always a pleasure to see another vintage P.

I was just playing along to Roundabout by Yes. Might see if I can have fun and incorporate a bit of Mr. Squire's work in to Mustang Sally at tonight's Social Club gig.

I can't remember what it's like under the pick guard on that model. If no one comes along to answer, guess you'll have to take a peek under the pg. Sorry, no help at all really but I just didn't like seeing your question hanging here with no responses. Just wait till they all get home from the Bass Show, bet you will be inundated.

Having decided not to go this year, due to the fact that I'm gigging tonight and was also concerned about the slap fest aspect, I had just been saying to my wife this morning, that maybe I would go along tomorrow after all. Changing my mind again having seen the posts above, about slapping and noise levels. not sure what to do now

Chris, assuming that there is no actual water ingress through roof/walls/floor, then it just a case of controlling the humidity level. Slightly easier said than done mind. If you are willing to through some cash at it, then you need to look at insulation, ventilation, back ground heat. In the first instance and as a cost effective starting point I would look at putting a decent de-humidifier in there. Once this has had a chance to dry things out and lower the humidity then you can tackle the problem. Damp Proofing, Condensation control and water proofing was what I did prior to encountering my current health problems. Let me know if you want any advice, always happy to help.

Chuffed for you, that looks lovely.

Think DR Highbeams are my faves. I am currently trying out D'addario Pro Steels on a couple of my basses, so far so good but need to do a few more gigs to be able to make a comparison with the DR's.

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Good man. Wish you luck with it.

Must try a barefaced myself one of these days. Like you though, I also gig an 80's SB1 and have to be really aware of good technique, not that that is a bad thing of course. I was aware at one point during a gig at the weekend just gone, that I had lapsed a bit with my palm muting and there was an awful lot of ringing going on from adjacent strings. Seem to get this more with the G&L than any of my other instruments but it's still my fave gigging bass. Anyway hope you are happy with your purchase.

[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1393399195' post='2379680'] Thanks for posting. Words fail.... [/quote] Same from me.

[quote name='Diablo' timestamp='1393325790' post='2378653'] Very true, but in the absence of my deep knowledge on such things the ability to visit London, talk to people who know their onions, try several out and do it all on 2 days means I can make the most of a visit and hopefully come home with something. GAS and the sale of some stuff recently has taken over me....! Thanks for the shops above, looks like an afternoon on the phone and email and line up some visits. What I really want is an original 1974 J-bass, but there are none on the forum hence my shop search. Cheers, Rich [/quote] I'm sure I recently saw a 74 J on here.

If you are coming down via the A1 might be worth checking out Coda in Stevenage. I was over there a while back and they had a few.

[quote name='rogerstodge' timestamp='1393273903' post='2378180'] after house of the rising sun obviously [/quote] how did you know

Another straight forward transaction with Terry. Great Bass Chatter, heartily recommended.