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Ran thru first half of our set with a pick and the song in particular i wanted to use it for was mainly the Sweet Ballroom Blitz. Guitarist in our band now wants to do the live version with more attack. Good news is that i found the pick not too difficult after all. Still needs a lot of work to get my confidence in using a pick. The bit in middle where bass is prominent is the bit i struggle with. Not fast and not technical its all about the rhythmic feel of it. Comes so naturally with my fingers. Good first stab tho. The DAVA picks have certainly made a big difference. Dave

There's no right or wrong way to play bass as long as you can play with confidence and enjoyment. I see pick playing as an added tool. No different from slap or finger-picking styles. I don't deny i prefer fingerstyle and it feels more natural to me but that's probably down to 40+ yrs of fingerstyle. Then again i'm no expert or even competent at slap as a style but i muck around a bit with it just for fun. To get to a decent level using pick i want to try and play our full set where appropriate with the pick and eventually i can pick and choose when i want to use it. Dave

I haven't used a pick in such a long time but the HD DAVA ones are pretty good bits of kit. Dave

Gave them a quick try and they definitely feel a lot more comfortable in the fingers and no sliding between my fingers with the rubber type material. Just got to master the technique now. I just dont have a natural rhythmic feel with the pick but if i use my index finger like a pick it feels more natural but i'll certainly give the DAVA a chance. Who knows this might be the turning point where i master the pick 😀 Dave

WOW that is so nice Dave

New DAVA picks arrived few mins ago, will give them a wee shot later on today.😎 Dave

that's quite impressive pick style. I'm amazed at that. Nice. Dave

My brain is constantly muting my thoughts. Sometimes i'm a complete blank. 😂 Dave

Even with you're name @fingers211 ? 😂

Very nice indeed. Liking that.

Cheers @Cuzzie Ordered a set will be here tomorrow. Can always depend on you sir. 👍 Dave

where's the best place to buy them ? Can only find guitar versions ?

Badfinger - Timeless. A Musical Legacy album. Love this song. The bands story is quite sad. Huge talent but just didn't seem to happen for them. Rob Evans voice on this at times reminds me of earlier Geddy Lee.

Used a pick when i was taking lessons for 18mths about 40+ yrs ago then changed to fingers since. Been asked on several occasions to use a pick for more attack (usually by guitarists). I can do fast parts with a pick when palying a lot of different notes across all 4 strings but struggle playing broken 8ths on same note for some reason. I've gone down the route of growing my nails long enough to catch strings and provide enough attack that everyone is happy. I enjoy using my index finger as a pick. I find that quite a comfortable playing style altho the finger gets a bit painful under the nail after a while. I keep working with a pick at home as it could be a useful tool in future. I also get sore fingers holding a pick after about 20-30 mins but i'm putting that down to lack of practice with it. Dave

Nazareth at Perth 2003. So loud i had to leave along with a full hall leaving a few rows at front centre stage that couldn't hear the full blast of the PA. The annoying part was the band sounded great from the lounge area. It was at a HARLEY davidson bike rally. There were a few i remember leaving Glasgow Apollo with ringing in my ears but i'm guessing at who they might have been. Thin Lizzy, UFO, Whitesnake, The Firm, ? Might have been Rush but don't recall feeling uncomfortable at their gigs. Dave

Rush Exit Stage Left from Glasgow Apollo during Hemispheres tour 1980. I was there. Dave

My Canadian mate has a platinum copy of an early Triumph album. It came with white gloves and instructions not touch it with skin as the oils would damage the coating. It might have been there first album as Blinding Light Show was on it. Dave

Canada has produced some amazing rock / prog bands over the years. Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush too. Some of the bands on your list i don't recognise but will have a wee look now. Triumph were another amazing band. My young brother sent me a FB message few weeks ago saying he'd come across a great band i might like called Triumph. I had to laugh when i told him i had their albums bought in late 70's / early 80's. 😂 Dave

Bought Million Vacations after seeing the band support Rush on Farewell to Kings tour i think it was. Fantastic band. Dave

Another band i had forgotten about from 70's and another Canadian band plus i know the keys player who is from same town as myself and we have shared a beer or 5. This was one i saw in a shop and was curious. Mate didn't join the band until their 3 rd album and i only met him just after he joined. We still keep in touch occasionally thru FB as he lives in Canada these days. Probably more a drinking buddy than a mate 😂

Meatloaf first album when i saw it in a record store it just looked amazing. Turns out it was an incredible album and well worth the money.

For me a 4003 Jetglo is probably the one i'd go for. I do like the blue burst they did yrs ago but they are rare. Dave

I've seen early 2nd hand Squier basses go for over £1k. I struggle a bit with that. I played one when they first came over here and it was OK but no better or worse than the Colombus J copy i already had at the time and they only sell for few hundred quid 2nd hand. Prices have been hiked because its an early Squier ?? Personally i wouldn't buy something like that. Not sure i'd buy a classic Fender either at the prices they are going for these days when i could get something of better quality for same or less money. This is all subjective as its solely down to personal choice. As for the 4005 i personally find it ugly and not something i would give a second glance. Dave

Genesis - Seconds Out Peter Gabriel - Live