Mykesbass

I hoped you might contribute, thanks. Yes, I was thinking it was a blend, but know very little about what keyboards can do. There's a 'sweeter' tone in there that the Wurlitzer and Fender Rhodes don't have on their own.

OK, I can see from the video that the guy is using a Korg, probably an SV2, but what do the keyboard experts think it is emulating (if indeed it is)? Sounds to my ears a bit like Fender Rhodes with some vibraphone dialled in! Whatever it is sounds great to me ears!

What Andy says. There are very few bass specialists around, and it looks like you have quite a valuable collection there, especially with two Wals.

There are plenty of ways of helping the NHS budget before taking away from an event that brings joy to hundreds of thousands of people. Sorting out the PFI interest payments and stopping super rich tax avoidance are just two.

Care to explain how the two are related?

Nice work for the drummer 👍

Oh, and the original 80s Central Park reunion is an exceptional concert IMO.

Never covered any but would love to have a go at this one: The band are sensational - got a CD of them performing as Stuff at the Montreux Jazz Festival.

Just watched Respect on BBC2. Don't know if it will be on the iPlayer but highly recommended if it is. Jennifer Hudson as Aretha is excellent, the story absolutely heartbreaking, and a new star in the making, Skye Dakota Turner who played the young Aretha. Lovely references to Muscle Shoals, Jerry Wexler and the musicians. Loved it

This seems the sensible option. Also, check (if available) the string tensions - it is not all down to gauge. D'addario list all theirs online.

If you ever see a Carvin up for grabs, I've found (and had others agree) that they come really close to a natural valve sound. They had major reliability issues, but any that are still working (as mine is some 12 years on), then they will have passed that test! The other great thing is that they will be way cheaper than Genz or any of the other bigger names

I used the need for a backup bass on a tour as an excuse to get something different from my main bass, so 5 string fretless P with flats was backed up by a 5 string fretted Jazz with rounds. My thinking behind this is that the vast majority of punters would not care about any slight change in tone, and it gave me variety for playing at home and recording.

Never been a fan of tort pickguards. Not really a big fan of metallic finishes... ...absolutely love this! And the flash of chrome from the bridge cover finishes the whole thing off perfectly. What a fabulous job. Hope the surgery recovery is going well.

Only one that is really new to me this year is Welsh band Church Village Collective (CVC). Lovely first single, looking forward to listening to the album I got today (yes, I'm old fashioned and like listening to physical sound carriers)!

Pretty sure this is what did. Been going for a few years now, but bigger than ever this year. Coupled with the fact it had never made the number one spot before.

Fortunately she is not on here (or in a band)!

I've been told off for saying this on here

What does she expect you to do during these songs?

Strictly a cello man.

I was just illustrating the fact that it is not just gauge that changes tension.

d'addario website has a useful chart of all their string tensions showing that it is not entirely down to gauge.

My son introduced me to NZ band Leisure on our long drive home from Newcastle. Sort of more mellow Jamiroquai vibe. Lovely bass playing. Not their best track, but they seem to self release their own stuff, so more stuff on Bandcamp etc.

Nice work. And hey, the video has a dog in it, so all good 😎

Very cool (as is the graphic). It felt so familiar that I wouldn't have been surprised to have heard it on a Christmas special of TOTP2.