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Just bought an olp 5 string stingray from Pete. He was courteous and welcoming, it was a really nice experience in terms of buying, the bass itself and the social aspect! Thank you very much. Also, excellent interior decor 😄

Thank you for the kind words, much appreciated 🙏 Pete was courteous and welcoming, it was a really nice experience in terms of buying, the bass itself and the social aspect! Also, excellent interior decor 😄

Nice One Dave! Daryl

If money was no object, which combo would you buy?

...and that was a bit of a disaster! I don't think I fully appreciated how different a 5 string Warwick feels to play compared to the four string Stingrays that I have been playing for the last twenty years. I really struggled for the whole gig adapting to both the five strings, but also the entirely different feel of the thing. I'm hoping that if I persevere things will get easier as I do think very different instruments can inspire in very different ways, but adapting does seem to be a bit of a challenge. Most notable was quite how big and chunky the stingrays felt to wear after playing the Warwick, albeit the Stingray necks are much slimmer! Mind you the Trace sounded as equally awesome with both - didn't change any settings as signal level, EQ etc. was all fine or at least nothing I couldn't tweak using the controls on the basses alone. Every day's a school day even after 35 years of playing!

I got a couple of firm handshakes after yesterday's gig. Honestly, not what my arthritic thumbs want!

Sounds like you may have found your 'schtick'

Happens to us all. You'll knock them dead at the next gig. Daryl

We had a great 4 piece acoustic show at The Ziegler Winery yesterday. We had a very good guest blues harp player. I played sitting down because of my ankle. The 3 hour gig went fast and we were sounding really good to me. I was approached by several people after the show. I love that. It makes me feel famous. Lol The Ziegler Winery is a beautiful venue and they feature live music 3 days a week. Super nice crowd with lots of dancing. Perfect weather. Next week we have Summerfest in Milwaukee. Daryl

We need evidence. Dave

Aye! Lovely new lyrics stealing of Kraftwerk's "Das Model" here... And prince Fatty with Shaneice and Horseman doing it in the original reggae...

With Stevie on Bass Moog Stevie Wonder - Creepin'

Thank you! Honestly probably sounds more like Pentagle than Syd, but hey Spectacles does kind of rhyme on Pentagle, so it all makes sense.

When I look how far north you live Matt I get dizzy!