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See, I think this vid is just a very bog standard Victor video. Now don't get me wrong, I think he's a stunning player, but he's the first to admit that all the slap and tickle is largely just to show off a particular technique or piece of equipment!. His groove and phrasing is stunning, and sometimes I think his fancy techniques over shadow that stuff, but hey, pays the rent . Where he really shines for me.....and I mean REALLY shines, is his teaching concepts. His DVD 'Groove Workshop' left me feeling genuinely inspired, like much more than simply wanting to pick my bass up....deeper than that. Similar feeling to how I felt after watching Richard Bona's DVD.....which isn't instructional in the slightest lol Si

I was under the impression that with active/passive basses, even when passive is selected, the battery will still run down from being plugged in?! Si

I wouldn't say there's any hard and fast rules about starting on 4 vs 5, there's a bit more muting technique necessary on a 5, but learning it early isn't a bad thing. Music is music, there's no difference going from 4s to 5s or vice versa in my opinion, if you have good technique and an understanding of the instrument, you'll nail it in 5 mins either way. Of course, if you don't know why u want a five string...why pay the extra money for one?, it's not really the case that it's more versatile, otherwise we'd all be playing 8 strings!. Usually it's building from the ground up, getting to know your preference, which is why most start on 4's. Buy second hand but do your research, get recommendations etc Si

I'd do the gig for sure! I love playing live, I can find something I enjoy about a song 99% of the time in a live setting....playing live is a very different experience to just listening IMO, it transcends taste preference for me. Let's face it, biebers band would probably be full of great musicians, you'd always learn from them! Si

Nothing wrong with 80's Fenders, just gotta find a good one...they're just different to their 60's/70's counterparts. Oh...I have one for sale btw Si

[quote name='Jazzneck' post='1203639' date='Apr 18 2011, 02:38 PM']Er - this is Strange....... Thanks for the warm welcome ----- I'm originally from High Wycombe, now living outside Frinton and have played a few gigs in Brightlingsea! Would you believe I was rehearsing in Arlesford on Saturday, too? M.[/quote] See, its a small world! Yus I know Alresford! I'll give you a PM when I'm next back, have a look at that Stingray lol Si

Welcome Whereabouts are you from?, I'm originally from Brightlingsea You own my dream Stingray, boo to you Enjoy the site Si

Right, where are we upto? Customer unhappy that he's sold an amp that isn't UK voltage compatible....website seemingly says it is....? Si

Indeed, I don't know, but I would suggest the lack of input from parties on both sides suggests they may be chatting, lets hope so. Bassdirects main business seems to be new gear, as opposed to vintage instruments.....I would hope people would make their purchases based on that fact. Si

Meh, really not living up to the originals are they...they were super cool! Si

Naaa, leave it on and get it played...what's gonna happen to it?, it's already knackered lol. If you do take it off, as mentioned earlier, screw it to something, otherwise it'll shrink more....a good reason to just leave it on I think Si