Woo Hoo!!!!!!!

[Flanker]

Well guys I managed to play along to Dusty Springfield ' The Look of Love ' today !! I even managed a few notes in time with the record!!

'So what ?' I hear you say . Well its the first time in seven months I've managed anything like it since my stroke!!

My fingers on my right hand will not extend at all, so the big problem has been keeping them from damping the strings.Yesterday I tried a few things and managed to strap up my three fingers and just play with my forefinger, I reckon it'll work. Take months if not years to play anything decent but who cares, I'm on my way!!!!Awesome.

I played for thirty odd years and didn't think I'd ever play again. Never say never eh?

I'll put a video up as promised but in spite of the bass being up pretty loud you can only hear the song ?

Thankful ; Thankful ; Thankful ;Thankful ; Thankful ; Thankful ; Thankful................

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Edited November 26, 2011 by Flanker

[Clarky]

Fantastic news! Step by step ... You'll be slapping away (aka Clutterbucking) at the next Bass Show!

[lemmywinks]

Great stuff, you sound overjoyed!

[Marvin]

Darn there's no like button anymore

Great news. All the best.

[Lfalex v1.1]

Excellent stuff. Keep up the good work! A stroke has to be among a musician's worst nightmares. You have my utmost respect for having the bravery to tackle it head on. All the best for a speedy and continued recovery..
Alex.

[Legion]

That's what I like to hear - never give in and fight hard. Keep going Flanker

[Adrenochrome]

Well done fella, I'm very glad to hear that you're playing

Edited November 26, 2011 by Adrenochrome

[chrismuzz]

This has pretty much made my day. Well done mate the level of dedication you've shown with practically re-learning the bass shows how much it means to you, and im really happy to see you still able to do something you love.

[molan]

Fantastic news Steve - I told Eithne to get a bass out of mothballs the other day but didn't think you'd be able to play quite so quickly

[Grand Wazoo]

Very good news. It is always good to hear of a fellow bass player being on the way to recovery after an health issue. Keep it up.

[Doctor J]

Delighted for you, good work, fella!

[molan]

Good to see you chose a P bass to get started on as well, with that forefinger technique you'll be on Jamerson territory very soon!

[Dad3353]

Nice choice of repertoire, lad; well done, you have good taste.
If you keep this up, you'll soon be belting out 'Superstition' better than me, and I've had no stroke..!

[stingrayPete1977]

Nice one Flanker

[gary mac]

That's really excellent news, chuffed for you.

[Noisyjon]

Good news Flanker and keep up the good work.

All the best,
Jon

[Flanker]

Thanks for your kindness everyone.

I've done two videos - one with the Nordy P and one with the Skjold. I had to have a go on the Skjold as it's a lovely bass and was feeling left out ! I say videos- its Eithne with her iphone!

I thought I was pretty average before the stroke! I was Victor Wooten compared to now!!! HaHa

[Musicman20]

Keep at it.

[vmaxblues]

Well done mate, power of positive thought, you can move mountains, keep at it....

[lee4]

Keep it up!All the best to you.

[geoffbassist]

Great news Steve. Best wishes for a speedy full recovery.
Cheers Geoff

[Flanker]

The video is up.

You can check all my past gear while are at it ! Embarrassing but some nice gear!

[skankdelvar]

Congratulations, Flanker. Feelgood story of the week.

[icastle]

Excellent news

I'm sat here with the theme tune from Captain Scarlet running through my head...

[wayne58]

Well done Steve, I hope you continue to make a steady recovery.
All the best.
Cameron