Nasty scare with left hand

[fatback]

Late to the thread, but just wishing you the best.

If the band are a decent bunch, they'll understand and you'll get kudos for going ahead with the electric.

[Gareth Hughes]

Bummer to hear that Clarky - I know you were looking forward to that. Even if you had more experience and stamina on the upright, I'd still say to do the gig on electric or dep it if possible. Let it heal and you'll get your first upright gig soon enough!!!

[Musicman20]

Ouch! Hope it heals soon!

[Clarky]

You were right farmer61, Guns n Roses did not make my day go any better. Axl's voice has gone, they had four (yes four) lead guitarists and two keyboard players, and the main guitarist stood there legs astride, guitar up at 45 degrees, wearing a top hat, playing a Les Paul, and smoking a cigarette - they must have chosen him from a Stars in Your Eyes Slash-alike contest. Deeply underwhelming and got home at 12.30am, with my alarm going off this morning at 5am.

I'm sure the medical text books don't recommend this as a way to recover from broken bones

PS, for bass nerd purposes, the GnR bassist was mainly playing a couple of Fender Jaguars and a Fender-alike P/J

[Raggy]

Very sorry to hear your unfortunate story Clarky,







nobody should have to put up with Axl Rose anymore!!

Seriously tho, I hope your hand heals quicker than a quick thing.

[Tomash]

Hi Clarky,

Sorry to hear about your misfortune. Sorry too, if my comment on the gig thread was untimely - I hadn't seen this thread.

Hope you heal well, and soon
Tom

[Clarky]

Thank all for the good wishes

Update: I managed a 3-hour rehearsal with the new band this afternoon using an electric bass (my lovely new Fender Pino, yummy) and two fingers! Took some forethought for several tracks but it was do-able and I even got commended at the end for "holding the band together". So I passed the test and now I can rest the hand for a few days.

And another first, I did the rehearsal finger-style, having previously been a pick only player. Just that short time playing DB has obviously increased my right hand strength significantly (no lewd comments!).

[Jigster]

good stuff and power to your elbow....or fingers

[farmer61]

[quote name='Clarky' post='991376' date='Oct 17 2010, 06:08 PM']Thank all for the good wishes

Update: I managed a 3-hour rehearsal with the new band this afternoon using an electric bass (my lovely new Fender Pino, yummy) and two fingers! Took some forethought for several tracks but it was do-able and I even got commended at the end for "holding the band together". So I passed the test and now I can rest the hand for a few days.

And another first, I did the rehearsal finger-style, having previously been a pick only player. Just that short time playing DB has obviously increased my right hand strength significantly (no lewd comments!).[/quote]

Good news about the practice, never indoubt!!!

Shame about GnR, never did like 'em tbh.

[farmer61]

[quote name='Clarky' post='991376' date='Oct 17 2010, 06:08 PM']Thank all for the good wishes

Update: I managed a 3-hour rehearsal with the new band this afternoon using an electric bass (my lovely new Fender Pino, yummy) and two fingers! Took some forethought for several tracks but it was do-able and I even got commended at the end for "holding the band together". So I passed the test and now I can rest the hand for a few days.

And another first, I did the rehearsal finger-style, having previously been a pick only player. Just that short time playing DB has obviously increased my right hand strength significantly (no lewd comments!).[/quote]

Good news about the practice, never indoubt!!!

Shame about GnR, never did like 'em tbh.

[farmer61]

[quote name='Clarky' post='991376' date='Oct 17 2010, 06:08 PM']Thank all for the good wishes

Update: I managed a 3-hour rehearsal with the new band this afternoon using an electric bass (my lovely new Fender Pino, yummy) and two fingers! Took some forethought for several tracks but it was do-able and I even got commended at the end for "holding the band together". So I passed the test and now I can rest the hand for a few days.

And another first, I did the rehearsal finger-style, having previously been a pick only player. Just that short time playing DB has obviously increased my right hand strength significantly (no lewd comments!).[/quote]

Good news about the practice, never indoubt!!!

Shame about GnR, never did like 'em tbh.

[EssentialTension]

Clarky, sorry to hear about your injury - I'd somehow missed this thread completely.

Well done on the Pino.

[jakenewmanbass]

Glad the rehearsal went well Clarky, hope it all starts to feel better asap.
Jake
Pm or phone for any tips should the need arise

[Clarky]

Well the Fracture clinic took more x-rays this morning and there has been no movement/displacement of the fractures (despite my rehearsal y'day which I of course omitted to mention!) so all on track. Prognosis is 4 weeks recovery time for finger and 6 weeks for the hand bone (metacarpal). Apparently I am not to play DB in that period ... they didn't mention electric bass though