Gigged this last night.

[gary mac]

I've recently been struggling a bit with shoulder pain during and post gig. I usually gig one of my G&L or Fender P basses, none of them are heavy at around 9lbs but most of our gigs are three sets spanning about two and a half hours. By the third set I find it pretty painful, even with a comfort strap.

I do own some lighter Fenders and a Dingwall but don't really feel that I want to gig them in pubs.

So, I've been on the look out for something light but not too costly.

Got this Bass Collection 401 a couple of weeks back. Spent some time cleaning, polishing and getting the wiring sorted. Gave it a decent set up and took it out to gig with last night.

I was fearful that it would not have the oomph of my usual gigging basses but I didn't need to worry and the drummer complained that the bass was rattling his rib cage



It weighs 7lb and happy to report that I finished the gig pain free.


So for the foreseeable, unless we start doing shorter gigs or playing a different sort of establishment, I shall be gigging this.

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[Lozz196]

Nice one Gary, I`ve found that the Mono GS1 strap really helps as well - especially with my 10lb `78 Precision.

[rOB]

Good to hear. Good luck with it.

[gary mac]

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1411918820' post='2563876']
Nice one Gary, I`ve found that the Mono GS1 strap really helps as well - especially with my 10lb `78 Precision.
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thanks Lozz, maybe I will treat myself to a new strap.

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Good to hear. Good luck with it.
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Cheers rOB