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No worries @ProjeKtWEREWOLF - I don’t think I’ve watched this since the 90’s. So many gems in there. Good luck with the stretches 😀

Thanks @Beedster

I use regular scale Elixirs on my Mustangs, fit fine

Weird as it seems, the Hidersine gigbag was the best one I found to use with the aluminium bass.

I bought one of these when they were only £400, you won’t break it though 👍 https://www.thomann.co.uk/soundwear_performer_3234_02.htm

Maiden voyage for this setup tonight. It's a tight space with low ceilings.

I know - that's freaking crazy, right! T'was a great day, as I recall, especially your talk... We were all sat there ever so reverential and eager to learn. .. 🧑‍🎓😁 Hope all's well with you btw, Si....

Well, strictly speaking any compressor with a sidechain filter would do that too...

There was a plectrum thread on here a while ago and I bought a whole different bunch, just to end up right where I started. At least it wasn't a big outlay!

Consider it graded exposure 😆 You’re welcome 🙏

Holy shit, 15 years ago 🤪

I bought mine from Bass Direct several years ago. They might be able to order one in. I customised mine beyond recognition with a Mike Pope preamp, upgraded Bartolini pickups and Hipshot hardware. I also took a router to it and changed the pickup positions and installed Luminlay dot markers on the fingerboard and side of the neck. You wouldn't recognise it as the same bass.

It also doesn't look wide enough to cover the two existing outer holes so they may be visible if you fit it. Guyker hardware usually has proper diagram showing the dimensions and screw pitch etc, check other listings to see if they include it or message Guyker themselves. Looks like a nice bridge though. EDIT some here: This one might be a better fit: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005009638519208.html Measurements here:

La Bella do a specific Mustang string through set. They list the full speaking length of the string on their website so you can check before you buy.

It's not really "& CHIC" is it? 😟

That’s lovely!

I turned up to a local gig with my folder full of bank statements, rather than my chord charts.

Very nice. I tried to learn lute but without a teacher I didn't make much progress and ended up playing mandolin instead. One day I will build a lute though, and learn to play it!

The problem - well, it's morally bankrupt. I always smirk when I see "that pdf" which shows all this top end equipment listed. There's always the narrative "top end system", "sounds amazing", "no complaints ever"... lies lies lies. Anyway, these "great" setups dont mean anything... pricey setups don't defy physics. I think the golden era of making a living via being in a function band is well and truly over. Or maybe it's just cos I got sick of it all... Dunno. But it was definitely getting less enjoyable every gig I did.

Three spare basses. I tried to go for an obscure make and model, to make it difficult to find spares and duplicates, but I still have 4 Washburn Bantam basses. Dual humbuckers, Dual single coils, dual Bartolinis. Fretless Dual bartolinis. Green. Natural. Zebra. Wacky blue-turquoise burst. Actually, they are a good thing to have - fun to play, easy to use. But I should have got rid of some of them earlier. A chorus pedal. I wonder what it sounds like - I must try it one day. A thick plectrum. I wonder what it sounds like - I must try it one day etc etc

In reality, most punters wouldn't know what a good or bad sounding band at a wedding sounds like. And if it sounds rubbish and the punters notice, they won't say anything - they are guests at a wedding and unlikely to have picked up the bill. Nobody will tell the bride or groom, cos nobody is going to be that person that potentially ruins their day... hence the problem goes unchallenged, the venue is paid, the band gets paid... and everybody is happy... kinda. Lets face it, for most couples and guests, it's a one off event.