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Enjoyed that but do wonder if the drummers name is Rocky. 😂

I got my Sandberg VM4 from Mark at Classic & Cool and it arrived very well packed. I'd definitely buy from Mark again. Dave

Ok i see what you mean. I'll stick to my cash on collection.😀

I'm a bit naive when it comes to these things and always ask for cash on collection unless thru BC but how does the scam work with this. ? If he pays you on Paypal then his courier picks it up after payment whats the scam part ? Serious question as i dont want to be caught by it. Dave

Think originally i was looking for either a 4000 or 4001. General 4000 series. If i remember right the 4001 was generally active but there are many examples where 4000 were active and vice versa with 4001's passive. 4000 normally had the small pick up surround too. Dave

Shame i cant play it unless i take on a free Spotify subscription. I have a sneaky suspicion i might actually have an account. 😁 I did and all sorted. Dave

That's amazing @Dood. First i've seen it. Some great songs and basslines, Dave

If doing it on a general radio show i'd go for bassists that majority of people might recognise or hit songs that have amazing bass lines. Bassists like these that your audience will initially recognise the songs and you can explain who the bass player is. Pino Palladino - Wherever i Lay my Hat John Deacon - Another One Bites the Dust Bakitho Kumalo - You Can Call me Al. ( probably not a bassist most people will recognise the name but the song was a huge hit) I guess it will depend on what type of audience you have. Dave

Depends on the shop taking the trade. I've had deals that were good and others that were ridiculous and an insult. Personally i'd sell privately either on here or try Facebook Marketplace but only do cash on collection to save any issues. Also Gumtree and finally i might try ebay as a last resort. BC for sale page is the place to go as you'll get an honest interest from a fellow BC'er. Dave

I've had a conservatory for approx 20 yrs now built from our patio door area. In winter it gets pretty cold and when the house heating comes on it suffered from a lot of condensation issues which caused mould build up in some low lying areas. I have an oil stand alone heater with digital thermostat set at 7 oC. 3 yrs ago when i retired i got the roof insulation and what a difference it made. No condensation or dampness issues at all now. Other big benefits are that now it doesn't get freezing cold in winter and seems to stay a bit cooler during hot sunny days plus no sun glare thru the roof panels. Not sure about your bass not affecting the neighbours from the conservatory as they aren't really that well sound proofed. Dave

I find a good compromise of growing my finger nails to catch the strings and amp EQ can give me that same attack as a pick yet guitarists still debate this to the death. I think its mental instability amongst guitar players that causes this affliction. Maybe they are just sexually inadequate and just need gadgets to get there. 😂 Dave

Kinda my thoughts on picks but i'll keep at it. Dave

Had my jab yesterday so i'm safe 😂

I'm always up for a free coffee. I do care...............honest 😁

Getting old has its problems right enough. I guess i dont need to prove myself o anyone these days. That's a bonus 😂 Dave

I used to play the piano part from the start of Turn of the Century by Yes when i was young and a complete fanatic for bass in my late teens / early 20's or as near as possible to it as i could get. On hindsight it was probably slower than the original but still fast enough to impress people in music shops 😂 I had the music book for that album and still do. Dont think my fingers could move that fast now.

Excellent job @Bilbo Loving this one. Dave

That's not the style of music i was expecting from you @Dad3353. For some reason i exxpected something a little bit more "sedate" but well done sir. Shame we couldn't get a decent view of the bass player tho. Are you on drums in this one ? Dave

Back in 61 it probably was quite different. He was classed as an expert in classical guitar and that's the part he was showing rather than a show as we know it today. Modern classical guitarist tend to have some degree of showmanship but that was a completely different era and people were wary of cameras shoved in their faces when playing. I get both sides of this argument so its a difficult call as to what's right or wrong. I like Steve Hackett but he's not renowned for moving about much and does watch his fretboard when doing classical stuff but i appreciate his skill and then you have someone like Steve Vai or the late Eddie Van Halen who were more than capable of entertaining as showman and their technique. No matter what they do on stage Hackett, Vai and EVH all look as tho they enjoy doing what they do. Dave

I'd probably learn that with fingers using my nails as picks. Then i might try it with a pick The pick definitely gives it a nice attack tho.

Watched them on the live clip and listened to the studio version. Its difficult to pick out what he's doing at times but that clip in the bass shop above lets you hear it more clearly. I even looked at the bass tabs for it. I'd probably have to work on it but i reckon i could do that with fingerstyle. The work would be remembering what bit came next LOL I've heard him play other parts and he is def quite a talented player and like Steve Harris he has the stamina to keep that going. That stamina is probably where i'd have to work on most. The song is about 7 mins long altho it has slower sections but in a live concert he'll be playing a lot of fast bass parts for 2-3 hrs probably. Not my style of music to be honest and neither is Iron Maiden but i do appreciate a good player in any style of music. Dave

As long as people on stage look as tho they are enjoying themselves then i'm happy. I don't mind a bass player standing still and occasionally looking at his fretboard during difficult sections if he seems to be enjoying what he's doing. Not saying they have to be smiling or laughing in hysterics all the time but you get a general feel from the band that they are having fun or enjoying it. Sometimes its just a smile to another player or the audience or even a happy recognition at the end of the song. I see many guitarists fret watching during solo's even the very best guitarists do it. Perhaps its just a happy demeanour. Its difficult to pinpoint it but you just know. Dave