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Can you really separate the music from its meaning and purpose though? That's kind of what I'm asking. If that's ok in music, is it ok everywhere else? Should you wear a swastika t-shirt because you enjoy the shapes and colours, and ignore the meaning? I don't think this is an easy question to answer btw, music is different to visual media and meaning and purpose are multi-layered and change over time, as others have pointed out, but it's interesting that there is no clear consensus. Some people suggest that the meaning doesn't matter, others say it does matter but as long as it's approached with care it's ok, and a few think it really matters and it can't be ignored. Lots of grey areas.

Yeah ,was just looking at the prices too Lozz, I thought they were USA when I saw the truss rod adjustment at the heel

Man alive man!

Wow, £1399! I’m sure they’re great but does seem high, pretty near Made in USA prices.

Or you could just arch your hand and play through the strings with your fingers and the difference is quite minimal from a pick.

There's also the American side of 80s music - glam/hair metal, swingbeat, early rap, all that kind of thing, as well as all the stuff that was big on the eastern side of the pond. Regarding the image, yes, I agree - there was a lot of enormous hair, bad fashion and inappropriate makeup back then, and their photo spreads in the likes of Smash Hits and Look-In sold as many records as their music did. But the surviving bands from that era who are still out there playing their stuff are now the same old blokes as those who would be playing that stuff in cover bands, just with a larger costume budget. Duran Duran are all in their mid-60s now, with their audience not too far behind, and they're still selling out tours!

That’s EXACTLY the challenge, showing what the amp is capable of for the average real world player. The videos are very real world, Gus is a great player in multiple genres and has extensive experience with the new amp. He snuck it out on one of his tours, stealthy like, and there were no issues or problems over numerous shows. I worked with Doug Johns, a great slap player (and a lot more than that) while at Genz Benz. Well worth checking out, imo.

I live in Horsham, I saw the kid a couple of years ago and he’s pretty handy! Don’t know who he is but very unusual (and pleasant) to see a bass only busker 😊.x

Picked up a Hipshot bridge and XTender from Iain this week. Greta comms and fast delivery..... Top man.

tickets have been duly sourced , not sure who will be joining me yet but I’ve bought 3 . I can’t get a definitive from mouse, killer or koski, I know koski’s sister has a ticket aswell mind .

As @ghostwheel says. Please last line of post 1. then go to the back of the class and write “I must pay attention” in italics 100 times. And no pudding for you…

It's a V7 5 string @Geek99 was speaking of.

Not Isaiah Brown by any chance? He plays a lefty fiver in a YT vid I found

Does anyone have experience of the 5 string version? I have a v5 4 string, and love it, but I need another 5!

Oh yes! Roughly 50% heavier on a more-or-less like-for-like basis.

I heard a person playing some epic slap bass in Horsham yesterday afternoon but I was in a rush to get to an appointment so couldn't stop to watch. By the time I got back they had packed up and gone. A rare thing to encounter a busking bassist, especially of that calibre. Has anyone come across this particularly gifted busker before and knows who they are? If so could you point me in the direction of any Facebook/YouTube/other socials links? Many thanks 🙏 👍