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My daughter went to one of his “gigs” couple of years ago. She loved it, great music, danced from beginning to end. She hates clubs due to the inane sh1te music (aimed at the hard of thinking). But his funk soul set was fab she reckoned.

All my instruments are out, on stands so I can pick them out and play them. I have terrible self discipline so if they’re in a case I tend not to play them. The stands they’re on vary from neck held to bottom rested. If I were a rich man (divva divva divva do) I might buy more basses than I need, or have space for. In which case I’d move my son out into the shed and have them out on stands there too. At least he can keep his sister company. 👍🏻

Thanks for posting this. I’m using some of the lockdown time to give my son some confidence in using power tools, by making some garden furniture together out of pallets. Chop saw, drill/drivers, jig saw, etc. It’s easy to get over familiar with this stuff, so this is a good reminder to ensure I teach him not to cut corners, but if you do, make sure it’s done safely. Gloves, and the right type too. Best wishes for a speedy and full recovery!

One of my favourites. Shows PR’s soul roots to a tee!

Very clever shizzle that! I’d use it.

Wow! You lot are far more interesting than my boring list. I’m going to have a fest of listening tonight. Looking forward to hearing your originals @BigRedX😎 Good thread.

Not tried it myself, but great idea. Thanks for the heads up Mick!

Very hard to compile a definitive list, but here’s a potted history. Very rarely listen to much music these days, so my list ends somewhere in the 80’s. But by then I’d settled on my sound/style I suppose. But here’s a playlist. Notable bassists here include: Andy Fraser, Dee Murray, Kenny Passrrelli, Percy Jones, Pierre Brock, Bernard Edwards. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/47wCgfOyZlno96WKqEFF7u?si=UGooDgV8RgS2OjI5nIZ8Ig So it doesn’t look like I can embed the link....oh well. I’ll hum them for you if you call me. Oh, it has embedded. I won’t hum then, we’ll not like that anyway.

Ah thanks, makes sense. I thought it was a guitar magazine thingy. I’ll try viewing on the iPad later.

Was the list compiled by primarily guitarists? They often have a very different idea of what’s “best” compared to the people who identify as bassists. I couldn’t read the list on my phone as the page kept refreshing. I’m sure I’m not missing out though.

I SAID I CANT HELP BUT NOTICE... THAT I’VE NOT GOT THE JIST.

I couldn’t help but notice that I’m not on there.

I’ve got one of those. Might try it as part of a daily exercise routine. The thing about stretching (fingers, elbow, shoulders & back) before playing is a good point. I need to stretch before most (most!!) physical exertion these days, so DB should be no different.

He’s Bach-ing mad.

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Yeah I hear ya! Although I do think if I’d kept gigging or at least daily practice, things would be different. Plenty of oldies out there tearing up the bass. It’s a bit like if I’m out for a walk and going up hill, I mustn’t stop these days, otherwise I can’t start again 😂😂

Used to play DB 2 gigs a week, 2 hour sets of up tempo swing, Western swing and gypsy. Whilst singing some lead and bvs. That quartet sadly ended when the lead singer died 9 years ago. Always had a DB in the meantime, but rarely played. Apart from the odd recording session (nothing fancy, just mates stuff). During lockdown I’ve had a number of requests for remote DB recording (no idea why, other than desperation I guess). Anyway set yesterday aside for one project, one simple song of “ignorant bass” (I-V) on a blues country tune. After 30 minutes, my shoulders, arms, fingers, back were aching. My dexterity went out for a walk and didn’t come back. I was shocked by how much stamina is needed for this. Even simple stuff. The bass sounded great, always does. The set up is fine too. But I was like a novice. I can pick up my electric without any issue having left it for weeks, but DB 😲. The physicality of DB is one of the reasons I loved playing it, but my days, I’m going to have to put some woodshed-ing in if I’m to play this baby again. Just to build up strength and stamina. May invest in lessons again, mostly around posture and technique. The band I usually play with are talking about an acoustic set with DB too. I thought “yeah no worries, I know the set, wrote half the bass parts, it’ll be easy” Nope! 😂

Filthy just filthy. 😮

You need to leave the saucepan uncleaned for 10 years, and don’t change the spatula....ever. Also cook whilst lying on the kitchen floor, having imbibed the cooking wine (allegedly)

In my head I’m a pan roasted Sonoran yucca heart with chokecherry reduction sauce, The reality is I’m a soggy chip.

I bought a Thunder III in 84/85 as a result of seeing his on tv.

Ok I’ve taken a break and spent a lot of time and effort to recreated this iconic album cover: Don’t let your guitar weep over this, no matter how gently.