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Rock With The Caveman - Tommy Steele

About the same for me, maybe even a wee bit earlier. They're kind of who I am. I went to have this done ages ago. Whilst in the waiting room the assistant came out and said that they couldn't perform the procedure because the machine wouldn't calibrate. I was an office equipment engineer at the time, working with lasers, so I knew what this meant and the possible fall out if it happened mid procedure. I never went back to have it done.

Thanks for sharing that, some great pics. Betsy seems to have been quite the draw. I thought it was nice of Darren Redick to do the interviews (at least that’s what it looks like) with Guy and Laurence; top bloke.

I’ve never worn contacts when playing, as I tend to use them for outdoor activities. However, why not? A supply of some disposables is probably the best way to go. My eyes have a tendency to get a bit dry indoors with contacts, but that’s just me.

Same. However, I actually jumped from the 6 string razor in my 20s, but I was asked to play guitar again for a new project and I ended up staying with the skinny stringed beast longer than I should have, not picking up the bass again until my 40s. Nonetheless, I did pick the bass up again and that’s what matters.

Darren & Guy!

Michael League talks about right hand technique from 28:26, although mainly about palm muting, it talks about 2 and 1 finger playing.

Sit Down - James

A lot of things go better when you 'slow down', especially sports. If you slow down, you tend to relax, if you're relaxed, there is less tension, which in turn allows you move faster. The same is surely true for playing any instrument.

Long since gone, but worthy of posting here.

Yee and what's more, hah! Nice shirts.

- back.

Fun Toy Three, available in all good 'adult' stores.

I had one of those, yes, it’s a problem .

I’ve had mine so long now and haven’t looked at anything else, means I must be happy. Phil Jones Flightcase plus PB300 powered cab.

What a great bass line that is, with some really interesting timing here and there; one of Becker’s finest. The outro is a great exercise for some modal playing if you like that kind of thing. Great news that you found someone who fitted you criteria and that you passed on the teacher without the correct equipment to teach bass.

Ah, proving that autocorrect has a sense of humour.

I must say that my MXR M87 plays really nicely with my Tech21 VTDI.

Butter - BTS

Bobby Vega has so much funk with a pick, it’s unreal. But also check out Cody Wright and Steve Swallow and don’t forget that Anthony Jackson uses a pick, when he feels it’s necessary.

Gesundheit!

Originally done by @mr4stringz in the very first reply to the OP.