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Absolutely - it got better! Delicious cake and coffee and free bread to take home. Actually I was so focused on the chords whizzing past that bread didn't even cross my mind (this is a rare thing, I love bread!!).

Actually pretty good - two dep gigs back to back with a Gypsy-Jazz outfit. Fast tunes and I'm a bit out of practice but managed to keep it all together. All acoustic (no amps etc) = lovely to play and everyone has to listen properly to each other.

Ha ha. Thanks @Al Krow it's good to know you're got my back

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/feb/21/music-industry-fears-bands-tour-uk-visas-brexit-immigration This in the Guardian as well today....that gives you an idea of my political leanings!

I just can't wait to have our country back it's going to work out just fine.....

Agreed. I did ten years of low key gigging around Europe with a little Funk n Soul band. The margins were always really tight and we never made much financially but it was worth doing. We did some great gigs, met some fantastic people and got to travel and promote our music in person. This definitely wouldn't have happened if there were VISA / carnet requirements etc - the promoters just wouldn't have bothered as they couldn't afford it. So for lot of small niche bands on small labels I suspect there will be a real loss of those touring / collaboration opportunities which is a great shame. Larger bands will probably be able to suck it up but its the whole ecosystem of bands (of all sizes / shapes / genes) that will be impacted. Of course as has already been said we'll have to ultimately wait and see how it all shakes down but I think it's clear that anything which restricts movement (for whatever reason) is going to impact negatively on any sector where that is important. And given that's what the government is intending to do (whether you voted for it or not) I think we'll all be the poorer (financially / creatively / culturally) for it. I'll look back on those tours with fond memories of a simpler time when you could just jump on a plane with a bass!

key synth or synth on bass? And could you point me to some good examples of either please?

Actually I thought Sunset was much harder than West Side - maybe because all of the tricky figures in 7 etc were not nailed at all by the string section and the dummer was at the far side of the pit. Actually I thought that Sunset was a triumph of making it as complex to play as possible for no discernible reason - West Side Story grooves all the way through, Sunset for me was just meh. I'll not do it again if asked!

Allianz have paid out twice I think for repairs to my double bass no real questions asked. They just asked what happened (both times it was knocked and had a crack) and then send to get two quotes for the work. Sent them in and they paid up no issues. My old upright teacher said they always pay out for upright basses as they are so easily damaged. And they're basically bankrolled by millions of violin players who never claim. They get my vote for sure.

Great show - you’ll enjoy it - but as you say it’s quite a read. Hope you’ve got a good drummer ;)

We were made to use this at music college and I still use it now. Like learning any new skill reading rhythm takes time (we're talking years not days) so give yourself a little time each day and lots of space to mess up (i.e don't be too hard on yourself). I feel quite strongly that we're not any worse at learning as we get older rather we just don't have enough time or head space as there's always so much else going on. Kids don't learn to read music overnight - they get like 15 years (start around 5 be mint by the time you're 20) but because we're adults everyone (including ourselves) assumes we should just be able to do it straight away so either we don't try for fear of failing OR try and can't do it and feel a bit stupid. Let all that crap go and focus on 10 mins a day of rhythm reading...bit by bit it will improve. I've got 20 years bass teaching experience of all ages and have been a degree lecturer for many years. I like to think I know a thing or two about teaching people stuff. Get this rhythm book. It's mint. The Anthony Vitti books are great too - in about 6 years time they'll come in to your own for you I reckon! Embrace the gradual learning my friend

Got a ridiculous bit crusher pedal from this fine gent. I still can’t quite fathom three of the knobs out but the other three make some excellent noises! Great comms, quick delivery ALL GOOD!

Thanks Al Yeah it's not as grittier as the Puth track but it's not far off. The Dua Lipa track, yeah interesting sound that one - sort of funky and bright but with the tone knob turned all the way down!

Not far off - P bass / pick / old flat wounds / little bit of grit (but not much). Recorded the bass in my little home studio. Always chuffed when I hear it. Love flats and a pick

Perhaps there’s an internal step up voltage wise? These look very interesting - wonder what the price bracket will be?