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Thanks for this, I'd forgotten all about the Jaco exercises. I have the book (somewhere) and have only watched the video once; I just find it too sad to rewatch.

Jethro Dull

Steeleye Stan

How do the jury feel About “filth” like this ? tier2 fail on the pickup, bridges aren’t signal path so I think you’re home Free on that one

I’d probs do this, especially if it’s a bass you actually like. I prefer my 4 strings drop tuned rather than 5 strings personally (A# standard for me)

Elastic Bertrand

Not as hard as you might think, certainly no harder than classical guitar. It was always an ambition of mine as I love both the instrument and that era of music. When I happened to see an old 7-course tenor lute at a local instrument dealers stall at Pontardawe Festival one summer I had to have it (turned out to be a nice one; a 1966 Harwood & Isaacs), and I just worked through Diana Poulton's "Tutor for the Renaissance lute" which is excellent, and there must be so much more teaching available on the internet these days. Good thing is most lute music is written in tablature form, and many of the loveliest pieces are very simple ones; Renaissance music was in many ways just an evolution of folk dances and songs. You should try again! The Early Music Shop does self-build lute kits. Mandolin is lovely too, mind - I have far too many of those as well.......

I'll have a look in the morning.

Another tier 2 fail - new tailpiece for the guitar shown, plus a new guitar pickup. Still no new bass purchases, though.

Yesterday my WP-12 packed up. It's had just over a month of use, perhaps a 3-4 hours every few days. Not impressed. Will submit for a refund in the morning. The unit can be charged but does not turn on. No green light, no audio to the receivers, no red light return charging. I noticed that it had lost all its charge and was warm to the touch.

Have just fitted a set of LaBella Mustangs on my classic vibe Mustang and they’re perfect. Really nice tension and silky smooth.

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.