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Second hand sounds like the way you should go at first. That way you get better gear for your money. Stands etc can always follow if they don't come with the speakers after you get a few gigs

Never heard of it! In no more than 50 words explain. Try to include as many referenced facts as possible.

Is it so hard that if anyone masters it, they will die from the sense of accomplishment?

[quote name='bassbiscuits' timestamp='1435319549' post='2807625'] Ah now I'm ok with Sir Duke, but only recently realised its in A flat, not A, which racks up the difficultly level a smidgeon... Kick ass tune tho. [/quote] Tune down then !

I frequently keep time in my beat group so I will not resort to cheap arcade games to tell me I'm not good at it. Actually, I'm scared to do it in case I'm shown up !

[quote name='steve-bbb' timestamp='1440095763' post='2848313'] ok spin it around for a moment how would you feel if he described your playing as 'flaccid' ? now reverse that thought... hope this helps [/quote] Yip, or soft !

The difference would most likely be so small that you wouldn't hear it and let's face it, once you turn up for gigs, no one would be able to hear any difference. Just my opinion

[quote name='Slipperydick' timestamp='1439886851' post='2846409'] Bananas are VERY rock and roll - buy two, eat one and keep the other in yer trousers for later. [/quote] That's just silly, bananas are not the right shape. Why not go for a courgette?

I can't believe there are some who would take offence at that remark. I mean it won't mean anything bad. Solid is solid, firm, reliable. If it was meant as a criticism, it's the worst ever!

Definitely a compliment. Solid can also mean hard as in, that test was really solid, but in this context, you are on a winner!

Sandbergs are lovely , I have a California TM4 and I love it!

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1439805617' post='2845826'] Try doing some simple and unobtrusive stretches of the fingers between numbers - just casually push each finger back until you feel the web stretching at the bass of the finger, nothing painful. Then let your arms hang loose at you sides and rapidly rotate your wrists so that your hands and fingers 'flap'. The whole process takes about 20 seconds, less time than it takes for your singer to have a slurp from his beer. [/quote] Trouble is I'm the singer and it's my pint that will be getting slurped! Bananas don't sound very rock n roll to me, I probably will stick to beer!

[quote name='BottomE' timestamp='1439827791' post='2846072'] Don't like all this someone is better than somone else rubbish. There's a lot more to being a good band member than shredding loads of notes and slap soloing over jazz tunes FFS. A band is the sum of its individual components. Much rather hear two quality notes at the right time than two hundred meaningless attention seeking notes ruining any potential melody,feel or groove. [/quote] Totally agree. I've been playing for over 35 years and whilst not being the most amazing technically gifted player, I know I am solid and have a good sense of rhythm and can fit into a band situation well. I have heard our guitarist trying to play bass and it's very shoddy. I can certainly play guitar better than he can play bass, so for him to slag me off saying no one would want to play with me or that I only use two strings really annoyed me. I don't make near as many mistakes as him! Banter, whilst being touted as good natured , can have bite and be hurtful. I certainly showed him right enough.

If someone questions what bass does in a band, they clearly have an extremely limited knowledge of music!

It's very unprofessional for the band to turn and glare at someone who makes a mistake. In my experience, the audience won't notice, but as you say, they will see people making angry faces. You don't see professionals doing that if there is a faux pas.

[quote name='Horizontalste' timestamp='1391381365' post='2356626'] I usually lye on my hand for a while till I get numbness then it feels like someone else is playing it. [/quote] I get cramp quite often and always towards the end of a gig when my ears start to filter out frequencies and I start digging in to try and hear myself. I suspect good monitors could help.

I'm assuming they take the piss in a light hearted way, cod if they are not, I would tell them where to go! I used to get similar "abuse" from my mate who is our guitarist. Years ago we were a two piece and he suffered carpal tunnel syndrome and couldn't play for about a year ( too tight to go private) everyone was asking what would I do? He laughed and said no one would want to play with me. What a shock he got a few months later when I announced gigs with a guitarist and drummer! We made up but I was very pissed off with his hurtful and very ill informed comments.

I despise headless guitars or basses. It's just so 80's .The Steinberger is the ugliest bass I have ever seen and very awkward to play!

2112. nuff said!

We used to play a song that had, not quite a solo, but a bit where it was just bass and drums and our guitarist used to always introduce me as Derek Smalls, so no, I don't like bass solos!

Looks great man. I would love one of those aluminium basses. Great job by the way!

I am a big fan of P's and J's, but I reckon for all genres, then a Spector does it all. You just can't do metal on another bass quite the same and yet they can still do country, reggae etc. I'm gonna go against the grain and stick with Spectors even though I always use a P and a J ! Edit: sorry, just re read it and seen its for under a grand. Second hand Spector or agree that Sandbergs are amazing too !

Sad news indeed. I used to love blind date. 72 is not old nowadays!

[quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' timestamp='1438351917' post='2833830'] You'll do another one soon to make up for it . Have a rest . Sucking a fishermans friend may help [/quote] Just make sure the fisherman doesn't find out though!

You can be let down by any member! A good drummer, bass player and guitarist are sh*t without a decent singer! Poor guitarist can draw the band down too. Come to think of it, the only position that could get away with a substandard player is the bass !