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Recently during long rehearsals (6hr) i've found i'm getting cramp in my fretting hand little finger. Never had it before and was a bit surprised. After a bit of thought i think i found the issue. It appears to be a combination of things. 1. new bass (Sandberg VM4) has a wider / thicker neck than the Fender Jazz i'm used to. 2. more of the songs i play are at the low end of the neck 3. most important factor - i've been getting lazy with my technique and I've been curling my thumb around the neck rather than on the back of the neck. I knew i did that occasionally however when i examined my playing i found i was doing it a lot more than i thought. Solution :- 1. i could go back to my Jazz bass which is thin and more slim neck and doesn't seem to bother me in same way. I do like my Sandberg tone tho. 2. i focus on my technique again which seems to be working. If i keep my thumb on centre line of back of neck i don't seem to experience any cramp. 3. short scale bass might help with reducing finger stretch 4. perhaps age is catching up on me and i may have to rethink my playing if at all. Hopefully not yet. Dave

No matter what, Burke will always be the legend that is Budgie. In For The Kill is one of my fav songs. The energy when the bass and then vocals kick in is immense. Love it. Dave

Was a bit surprised by the vote but i always like to nail the original bass line and if suitable i'll add a little here and there. A lt depends on the band and the songs. With chart songs i tend to keep to the original. With album tracks i'll learn the original first and then take it from there. Sometimes add a little other times best leave as it is. Also depends on whether its a 3, 4, 5 or more piece band. 3 piece i'll add more during guitar solos. 4 piece is more difficult making the call on what to do. 5 or more you can play more ad-libs or fills as you have more backing support. Dave

B'tards Hope it gets returned. Shared on FB. Dave

Same here. Enough so that i bought more sets and put them on other basses i have that were previously fitted with D'addario nickels. You could try elixir strings. Dave

Yep they went a bit pop looking (even more pop than usual)

My fav Genesis album and era.

Wee bit Prog from IQ Road of Bones title track

Guitarist and drummer suggested having a jam with this song to break up the run of the mill pop Glam covers we do during rehearsals (6hr sessions). Always loved this song but not really suited for playing live with our 70's Glam Covers band. Great song from an amazing under-rated "rock" band.

We've all been there @Toddy Hope things pick up for you soon. Dave

Saw that post last night and have no idea what's happened there. Is that Trolling ??? Dave

Page and a half about Carl. We bassists certainly know how to cover a topic Think we may have lost focus on the original topic whatever that was Dave

All sounds a bit of a nightmare but it must have been a pretty cool gig to play even if just a one off. How many bands can say they played there. I feel a new topic coming along "strangest venue you've ever played" Dave

Any pics of that would make for interesting viewing......from an audience point of view that is. Dave

I met a Carol once at Xmas..........good singer. Does that count ?

With you on the other song. That had a nicer groove for me. Have to say i've never seen a Les Paul played that high up on the body position. Fantastic band all round. Both singers are extremely professional sounding and the band is faultless Not my kind of music but can't fault it in any way. If i decide to get remarried i'll be looking you guys up. What's the bass out of curiosity. ? Dave

its a fusion of artistic nonsense in album cover design.

Can't seem to find it anywhere. Its portrayed with the likes of Brand X, Soft Machine Jazz-Rock Fusion which i was into quite a bit in late 70's / early 80's. Reminds me a lot of Camel with Richard Sinclair era. Now on my Youtube favs Dave

Liking that Red album. Might have a wee search for that. Dave

Mr Mister were a great band too

Yep he was mentioned earlier in the thread. See near the top of this page by Kodiakblair and Cetera reply Dave

So long ago i can't remember any one particular bass player but i had just bought Kiss Destroyer, Thin Lizzy Jailbreak and Alice Cooper Killer albums so i reckon it must have been them or maybe Deep Purple with Glenn Hughes. Dave

Its great fun and always a good laugh during gigs. Our singer gets very involved with an audience. Dave

Here's me in my 70's Glam Rock covers band so excuse the stage gear as its all part of the show.