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I use open strings mainly for hammer ons up the neck. I also like to use an open D string as a drone while playing a little melody line up on the top of the G string over it.

100% too. I got a bit caught out by Charles Mingus. I have never heard any of his stuff. Kim Gordon also caught me out. I knew Tina Weymoth played a short scale Fender, and did not have huge, hairy arms so that was a bit of a giveaway!

I have fitted Fender straplocks to all my staps and basses. I like the simple push/pull simpleness to them, and I can switch to whatever guitar or strap that I feel like.

I suppose they are only doing the top 20. There are far too many great bands that will have to be left out. But still, Blur?

I prefer the 4 in a row Fender type, although I find the MM 3+1 quite quirky.

I dont get the potato reference.

Gottabetort.

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The Nate Mendels come with a Seymour Duncan Quarter Pounder pickup. They have been getting rave reviews. There were a few on here for sale recently.

My trusty stand has finally packed up after many years of hard gigging. What is the average price you would expect to pay for a decent stand that wont fall apart after a few gigs?

If you want a bass line where the player is unsure of the chords and hits repeatedly bum notes, have a listen to The Beatles' 'Long & Winding Road.'

Reminds me of this post I once read about some lad repeatedly failing his driving test. Some belters in there! [url="https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1428829"]https://www.thestude...d.php?t=1428829[/url]

Bb. A string first fret. You cant tell me that's not a pukka note.

I havent slapped for years. I used to do it quite a lot when it was popular. I cant even remember how to do it these days.

The Eagles: 'Please Come Home For Christmas' always goes down well for us. A nice slow bluesy 6/8 type of thing.

Location/Venue: White Hart, Acton, London Your age: 19 (1983) Your bass: Westone Thunder 1 Your amp: Vox 50 watt combo The set list (some of it): Mainly covers by The Jam, the Beatles and some originals.

[quote name='bazztard' timestamp='1507000577' post='3382620'] and you really believe she's playing it and not miming? [/quote] Of course! I,m not a complete idiot you know!!

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1506983631' post='3382584'] I can't find one death confirmation. Blue [/quote] Neither can I

[quote name='Phil Adams' timestamp='1506949234' post='3382187'] My jaded memory is telling me that's the Mary had a little lamb song, dunno if thats correct though. The one with a banned song on the A side, High High High? [/quote] Spot on that man! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twwB3zNKMUw

What do you mean she's not really playing it? You can see it for yourself!!

Yes. Its One After 909 from the Anthology as WOT says. "What kind of a solo was that?"

[quote name='benroch' timestamp='1505755187' post='3374072'] Hi, I will go and try one of those as im not too many miles away from Glasgow can i ask why you got rid of yours? Many thanks, Ben [/quote] I didnt really need it. Most of the stuff I do can be easily done on a four string. And I needed the cash

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1505754870' post='3374069'] Jaco is not known for playing fast or for playing a lot of notes. He's known for being fatastic. Please tell me your under 60 years of age. Blue [/quote] Oh yes.... A bit

Weather Report. Everyone loves Jaco, but as far as I,m concerned it just bores me shitless. How many notes can you play, and how fast? (yawn)

Have a look at the SUB Ray 5. Very good for the money, I used to have one it was well made and easy to play. https://www.guitar.co.uk/sterling-by-music-man-sub-ray5-walnut-satin