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Any really expensive 4 string. If i'm not paying for it i might as well go for something extremely nice. Thinking WAL, Alembic, Ritter, maybe something with a graphite neck, list could be endless tho. If it was something i would use on a regular basis and gig with then probably either a Fender J or P or maybe a Sandberg VM4 which is my current gigging bass. Dave

Always been a big fan of Gary Thain and never really gave that a thought. Coming from a more Jazz influenced background he might well have used them for recording but rounds for live work. I'd be curious to find out what Gary used tho. I read JPJ moved to Elixir strings because they were easier on his fingers and lasted longer. Maybe it was a sponsorship thing and he was just selling the product in an interview ? Dave

Or we're just a happy go lucky party bunch. NAH .......we've just got more nutters than anywhere else. Dave

All the very best and let us know how it went.

That was really nice and love that WAL bass.

Dicing with death there or maybe just living on the edge.

Fame at last

I guess it means no faffing around chatting when you arrive. Becomes very much like a job rather than a relaxed gig as you had hoped plus you probably have to drive home now. Dave

Think your band are trying to tell you something with that many "no-shows". Think i would have developed a complex I'm assuming different bands over the years. Dave

30min set up is cutting it very fine. Takes us 30mins to unload our gear into a venue.

Bet you use one of these Hofner Galaxie bass

GTF is appropriate in this instance and remember to use the angry face emoji to enhance the experience 😠 Dave

For some strange reason i don't think i'll be watching this all the way thru either. Watched a bit of it and its just not my kind of movie. Dave

I'm Scottish and never seen it. Not my kind of movie.

Apologies in advance but ye jist cannae plan for stupid Dave

The body language would be a dead give away when being told to GTF. Facial expressions and hand gestures usually support the vocal anger Dave

That really is kinda weird but that's Glesga punters for you

I've not tried them since early 80's but worth a shot if they last longer and don't take my fingertips off like rounds do Worth a try i think. Little more expensive than my Dingwall strings but if they last longer that's good for me. Will just need to see how the tone sounds with them. Dave

Just ordered a set

Bass Direct doing the LaBella low tension flats for £38 seems to be a good price

Just googled the LaBella Low tension flats and they look very interesting. Think i might try them on my Sandberg VM4 when current strings have worn out in next few weeks. Thanks for pointing them out. Dave

Just found Rotosound do 40-100 flats. Strings Direct

I've tried other studios much the same description as you mention but still £30 / 3 hrs so its worthwhile using this one. Many famous artists use it sometimes pre gig rehearsal for SSEC OR Hydra. Steely Dan were in few mths back. Beyonce, Chris Glenn who had Michael Schenker on guitar just to name a few that i recognised. Chill room with large comfy seats and TV, coffee machine and snack machines too. All major towns and cities should have this kind of quality instead of paying for a dump in a dark and damp basement. I guess we are just lucky in Glasgow area. There are a few other studios that compete and try to emulate Berkeley Studios but this is my favoured one. Dave

Didn't know that either. Bit heavy for me too.

I've not had flats on a bass since early 80's with my P fretless. Always seems to be a P bass with flats. I'm quite curious to see where this goes but also curious as to whether they sound good on other types of basses like Sandberg VM4 or even a Jazz bass Dave