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Great timing (no unintentional drifting). Good ears (listens to the rest of band). Affable (you don’t want the next Vinnie Collaiuta, who is then a complete butthole). If allowed a 4th: the ability to play softly as well as hard, although this should go hand in hand with #2.

Have a great bash today folks. Remember, lots of pics for those of us who are at a distance, so that we can enjoy vicariously.

So Lonely - The Police

The Family and the Fishing Nettle - Peter Gabriel

Hurts So Good - John Mellencamp

Love On The Rocks - Neil Diamond

And what with it being a bass forum and all.

I’m In Love With My Car - Queen

Somebody Get Me A Doctor - Van Halen

Wrong? It’s not black and white like that surely, just different? The white P I posted above came to me like that and as it was a ‘63, refinishing it was out of the question. It played great and sounded great too. I’ve never achieved any substantial wear on a bass that I’ve owned from new, just the odd knock, scratch and swirl. Anyway, perhaps less debate as to the merits of RW or how it was achieved (or not), pics are what the OP is after, therefore…

That and being worn really low and thrashed with a pick I imagine. The one above certainly looked like that’s how it was so damaged around the heel area, that and 50 years (at the time) of use.

You’re back? But you escaped! You were free! Why, why, why? 🤣 back.

January - Pilot

Unless they’re ‘70s Les Pauls.

Well done, Sir. That's the tone, right there! https://www.facebook.com/clarkpegasus/videos/1641659539516118

There's already a thread for this subject, have a look here However, here are some RWs I've had over the years, you can tell which one is genuine wear.

Higher Ground - Stevie Wonder & RHCP or Thunder (different songs BTW)

Roundabout - Yes

Future Games - F Mac

Shapes of Things - The Yardbirds

You never know with Lidl or Aldi, you just might find a bass next to the cornflakes. They could tie up with Thomann!

Walk Like An Egyptian - The Bangles

My knees keep telling me I’m older than I am, but then my daft kid brain makes them go out and do things so they ache all over again. It’s all very Joseph Heller.

Sail Away - Clannad