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My greater sympathies are with technical/venue staff who have been affected. I have always thought that making any money from doing something that millions just do for relaxation/fun is a massive privilege. Whilst it is causing hardship, I would hope that if I were in that position I would have the good grace to realise that point. Does anyone think that COVID will contribute towards putting an end to cash altogether?

I'm very conflicted about the whole thing. As much as I miss 'the old days', I can't see gigs returning in a hurry and when they do can't see myself wanting to gig until a vaccine is available and things are back to the old normal. I haven't touched my bass in a few weeks and have been learning travis picking on my acoustic guitar instead. Hopefully this means that when gigs return I will have magically become Gary Willis!

I am now down to one, and that's the way it's going to stay until this current situation passes*. Anything more could just end up being very expensive fire wood! *or I grow another pair of arms.

I hate to sound negative, but part of me feels that, in terms of going back to how things were before, the game's up. Much as I miss going to gigs, it's going to be a long time before I am confident enough to stand in a crowd, be it large or small, indoors or outdoors.

Wow. thanks for sharing. Even though most of it went over my head, there are still plenty of nuggets to take away from this that I can incorporate into my playing.

So recently bought my Deluxe Precision. He was a pleasure to deal with, with clear and timely communication throughout. Many thanks So. Hope you love the bass! Cheers Steve

Sorry to do this

For me it was a mix of Steve Harris and Phil Lynott (when he did Out in the Fields with Gary Moore). PS - I used to have an Allegro Estate, but in blue. Fantastic for carrying gear, but little else.

I had a similar feeling a few years back. I have since re-bought different versions of every pedal I sold for peanuts at that time.

I'm interested in developing this technique. Where do you rest your thumb when playing on the B string?

I'm an accountant (cue tumbleweed). My colleagues can't believe I'm in a band, and my bandmates can't believe I'm an accountant.

This. I remember years ago at some awards ceremony, Phil Alexander from Mojo magazine berating Busted for covering Teenage Kicks, as it was a cover that 'you just don't do'. What an @rse. No one pop song is more worthy than another in my view.

The internet really is a double-edged sword. On one hand it's an amazing resource that I wish was available when I started playing. On the other hand, it's a massive distraction, and it is easy to become demotivated by players with amazing ability (ironically usually playing music that I don't like!) The 'jocks' and the 'nerds' already have sport and science. We mustn't let them have music as well.

Enjoyed the first one, and just downloaded this. Looking forward to it.

We play Josie and Peg. Both very enjoyable bass lines to play.

Could you be over thinking this one? Before investing in new gear, see what the new ensemble sounds like together. Daniel Spriewald's tone may be completely wrong for it.

I like this song. Very 'coverable' too. Coming soon to a pub band near you...!

Enjoyed that. I'm sure we can all relate to some of those bad habits. Thanks for sharing.

I have felt this way in the past, but at the moment I feel that too many gigs, or 'bad' gigs can suck up a lot of the energy that could otherwise be put towards productive practice/rehearsal towards better (albeit less frequent) gigs.

I do like the look of these. Thanks for inducing a GAS attack.

Have you ever tried an ice scraper? I'm off to get mine now.

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