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[quote name='Bay Splayer' post='571711' date='Aug 17 2009, 03:45 PM']real bass players dont use picks [/quote] I mainly play bass with my fingers actually but I don't like to limit my techniques. The picks were bought by me for playing guitar.

The only one you don't seem to have tried is my suggestion of nail polish remover. Grab some off the missus (or a young emo kid!?!) and check it out. It really does work and I've used it on several of my instruments in the past.

[quote name='Jean-Luc Pickguard' post='571236' date='Aug 16 2009, 11:52 PM']When they're properly adjusted and setup they work very well.[/quote] Hole in one! Although I only have one on a Gu***r

I've bought from EBay before. This guy springs to mind [url="http://shop.ebay.co.uk/merchant/custom_picks_W0QQ_nkwZQQ_armrsZ1QQ_fromZQQ_ipgZ25"]http://shop.ebay.co.uk/merchant/custom_pic..._fromZQQ_ipgZ25[/url]

It's not on BUT (& this doesn't make it right!) I don't reckon we could get together more than a handful of gigging musicians on this forum who haven't had similar experiences... and worse!

nail polish remover.

I agree with the above - as a minimum you *may* get away with 100w but it depends how loud the band you join are. One loud drummer or guitarist and you are out the game! To me the whole point of playing an instrument is to play with other musicians

Interesting thread and some interesting responses. I agree with a lot of the sentiment here. I don't want to make it in the industry and gave up 10yrs ago but I feel I am making it with music. It's a much happier place to be!

No is my answer BUT in the past I've rubbed the top of my screws with a brillo pad and they have fitted much better. Don't know if that may help at all?

Bass - A mint all original 50s P-bass Amp - Ampeg SVT3 pro - 610hlf cab A beautiful custom made double bass

[quote name='lanark' post='570091' date='Aug 15 2009, 05:49 PM']They look pretty cool. Does the heavy guage make a big difference? Any sound samples anywhere to show what these sound like?[/quote] THe heavy gauge is no problem as they are rubber (any lighter and the neck wouldn't have the required tension. Sound wise Paul McCartney used them at Abbey Road and on the rooftop gig so that would be as good a place as any to start

outtraegous!

The other option would be Rotosound Trubass black nylon strings. Your bass / pickup will obviously be a factor in the tone but you'll certainly notice a real change with flats or Trubass - it'll get rid of the brightness. From what you say I find Rotosound Trubass are the closest you can get a bass guitar to sound like a double bass. They look a bit different but are good fun.

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='570067' date='Aug 15 2009, 05:20 PM']Black and TBH I think a black pickguard would look great too.[/quote] It does but I like to chop & change as it makes my basses look fresher & reduces GAS! At present my bass looks like the attached. I just fancy a change for some gigs...

I saw a beautiful combination of the white pickguard on a CIJ Fender 51 P-bass and have got one on order myself - I own the bass so it's just the white pickguard coming from the US on order. I actually use a thumb rest as part of my style situated above the E string between the pickup ashtray cover and the last fret. My question is what colour, ahem, should the thumb rest be? Is black plastic going to look tacky or traditional? Bear in mind it's not in the traditional place. Should I hide this addition by getting a white one OR should I go for a wooden one? Not *my* bass but it will look something like this

I'd hang fire & see whether he replies to a polite message. Warning bells may be ringing but it's not critical... yet! Fingers crossed

I think they are all pretty readily available still too

Hey Baxter - welcome. I love that white pickguard on your 51 P-bass. Very cool!

2 with rounds, one with flats & one with rotosound trubass rubber strings. So a nice mix.

I totally mess around with covers - change keys, everything. I agree with the comments on singers voices & must confess I've always prefered to play stuff that's played about with a bit. Most bands don't.

I liked the guy who played with V V Brown on Jools Holland recently [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpgBM2Ei70E"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpgBM2Ei70E[/url]

[quote name='chris_b' post='569263' date='Aug 14 2009, 05:20 PM']That's 2 in the bar? Only 25% of the notes that a punk band would have played![/quote] I'm slowing down with age so it works well then! I felt almost prog the day that fifth kicked in!

Does anyone *really* care? I love these answers folks! I think most people just go for what they think is cool - AND so they should!