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Lol, my weapon of choice is actually my fingers, but my band leader insists I play some of his songs with a plec, and I like to be flexible.

Dunlop Max Grip 1.5mm. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dunlop-Standard-Guitar-Picks-Plectrums/dp/B00CNC5G3Y

The seller has responded to my messages and I'm just trying to set up a time to meet... Edit: And I bought it at £75. Saw no reason to quibble with the price - aside from some fret wear, it looks better in the flesh than it did in the ad photos.

I have no idea what's going on here, but I'm probably going to like the result...

Tort.

That's exactly what I first thought when I saw a Nanyo (headstock especially)... I dunno. That one there looks quite "retro" cool to me. 😄

I reckon... It's just the bodywork letting it down. Still, should make a very light, playable 5-string... That's if you can play 5 stings... It'll be a first for me, if I can get it.

Course I will. Thank you for not "gazumping" me! lol As I say, I've contacted the seller, but still no response.

I've contacted the seller. I'll try to arrange to see it, as he's not far from me.

This is worth £75 isn't it? https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/nanyo-bass-collection-5-string-electric-bass/1335771149 I've asked for some more photos/details, but just going on the details given: 1. New nut - £10 2. Strings - £30 3. Truss rod cover - £10 4. Nail varnish for the dings... As long as the neck is straight and the electronics work, probably looking at £50 and a bit of my time to make it playable?

That's a beauty!

I've seen a bit of a basket case Japanese Nanyo on Gumtree (yes, I know I have too many basses already...), and I have a technical question for the five string gurus out there - do these have a three piece neck? I believe it to be sen, in see-through gold, with gold hardware. I'm looking at my '95 four string SB320 series for comparison, and is has a single piece neck with a scarf joint. Edit: Think I've answered my own question after looking at some photos on the Facebook page. The 5 string versions do indeed appear to have a 3-piece maple neck, and not 1-piece as described in the catalogue...

When not muddling through "learning" my band's original songs, and being "lectured" by my band leader on how to play bass, I like: Luke, Become a Bassist, for videos and PDFs, https://becomeabassist.com/ Mark, Talking bass for videos, https://www.talkingbass.net/ Study Bass, for written materials/general reference, https://www.studybass.com/study-guide/ Rick Beato's You Tube channel for musical theory and general entertainment, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJquYOG5EL82sKTfH9aMA9Q And, oh yeah, dare I mention Rocksmith? Since I had guitar lessons as a kid, and a personal tutor last year, I haven't felt the need to sign up for any paid content yet, but I may go this way if I decide I have time for more meaningful guidance than "It's C, G, A, woman!"

Three fingers. 😎 I like to try this, but not in public. lol

I reckon this is just a GAS excuse.

LOL! I'll just go back and hide behind the singer. For the record, after trying many, I've settled on Dunlop Max-grip 1.5mm. They just seem to stay where I want, even in summer!

They're all originals that we're doing at the moment - all his own compositions. He is an awesome guitarist, and has played bass in bands before, so I do respect what he's saying, it's just that his "people skills" could use some work. Thanks for the feedback.

This is a very useful post. Love the video. I'm currently under pressure from my band leader to play certain songs with a pick ("I'm not going to tell you how to play your bass, mate", then proceeds to tell me how to play my bass...) Anyway, I have played a little with a pick before, so "no problem", I think. Only he insists that my alternate up and down strokes are very, very wrong, and that everything should be played on a down stroke. Now, maybe I've misunderstood him, but it seems whether it's down strokes only or alternate up and down is down to the song and the sound required? Looks like more practice required on my part...

I played my Ibanez Mikro at band practice last night. Got to say, it sounds proper bassy!

Dawsons have been selling the Mikros off cheap. I picked one up for £129 last Saturday.

Yes. What were you saying, again?

Well, it's doing a grand job of holding up the Fender, and adding to it, in the practice room.

Plugged it in to the Rumble last night - it's definitely different! Was it worth £99? Hell, yeah. Is it worth buying a 2x10 and separate head? No, the cabs are way too heavy for me to cart around. I'll be sticking to just the Rumble if I ever have to move gear on my own.

I've yet to plug mine in to try it, bloody snow! lol

I'm only little! lol