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You can fit it few ways. Depending on your strap lok type both straps can fit a specific type (can't remember which one it is tho) 2nd way is to use a strap between the 2 strap bottons and attach the other strap to the cross strap hidden behind the bass. 3rd way is to do what Damien did and attach a 2nd strap lock reset into the bass body and when not in use the lok is flush with the bass. 4th way is to loop the other strap over the top horn Dave

My NT4 is an 89 and its a heavy beast but nothing else sounds like it to me anyway. Those Mega straps look good tho. Might try one of those for all my basses to be honest. I had a similar but cheaper make few yrs back and the plastic buckles snapped and it put me off them but they look a lot sturdier. Think i bought the cheap one from the Bass Centre or something like that. Dave

I had a shoulder and back problem for a bit couple of yrs ago and bought one of the Gruvgear Duo straps. Distributes the weight evenly across both shoulders. Worked a treat and once my shoulder and back were sorted i went back to using it as a standard strap and its the comfiest strap i've ever had. Would have to agree with Chris tho that if its that heavy maybe you should look for something lighter. My Thumb NT4 is too heavy for me to wear for a full gig but won't sell cause its gorgeous to play but i only use on recording gigs when needed. Dave

I see what you did there Dad3353 They would be shoe strings then.

Not sure about cleaning strings but always handy for the post gig fish supper

That's an interesting one so i guess light touched players strings should last longer than the heavy hande player in theory. Curious to see if anyone can validate this one. Dave

Yep i've been caught with the evilbay copy thing too. I now only buy from recognised shops or suppliers. I used to use Elite Stadiums stainless on my Warwick Thumb mainly because that's what originally came with them from Warwick and they were bright and zingy. As far as i know the Warwick strings were made to sound like the Elites. might even have been Elite that made them for Warwick ? who knows Dave

Scout around for a decent price on DR's or D'Addarios. I found Bass Direct to be cheaper than Strings Direct or Stringbusters.

Too many Reality, cooking or quiz shows on these days. Some decent live music shows would be great Wouldn't mind shows with some of the older band live clips like a re-run of even OGWT at its peak. Dave

where is the court appearance. might be a bit far from me i think but i'd do that

Oooh that's nice. Good to hear Level 42 without all that mad pop and slap Mark King does. That was just a nice balance and very melodic.

Obviously not playing it live but what a fantastic tone he has and solo is excellent. Liking that wee bit o funk. Nice

WHY from Uriah Heep. Bonus track on Demons & Wizards. Some debate about who actually played bass on this. It was recorded 71 before Gary Thain joined and therefore has to be either Paul Newton or Matt Clarke. I've heard Paul play the live version and it was nothing like this version so i'm gonna go with Matt Clarke ex Colloseum II which would be a similar style of bass playing.

It was worth it. Its always nice to help others and i'm proud to have helped and be part of it. Dave

You won't be disappointed with either book. Both were great reads and looking forward to the 3rd installment. No pressure Dave.

used to be that recordings were slowed or sped up to fit a 4min radio slot but not sure that's still applicable these days. Many chart bands had that done back in the days before software and Apps could adjust it for you. Dave

Done. Only just found the page so hopefully this helps a little. Makes me feel good to be part of something like this. Well done to all our fellow Basschatters that offered some support. Dave

I think you should still go for it

Metal to me meant Budgie and from there on it turned into Iron Maiden style and then morphed into Metallica altho that might be termed Thrash Metal but i've kinda lost touch with the more "modern" terminology for what would have just been Heavy Rock back in late 70's. Even very early Rush albums before 2112 i would class as Heavy Rock but that was before Heavy Metal appeared on the scene ? I would be interested in what the OP regards as Metal as he is a lot younger than me by many many years. Dave

My original Warwick Thumb 89 came with 3 sets of Elite strings. I've tried the Warwick red labels on my Jazz bass but preferred the Fender nickels altho i've sinc went to D'addarios and then DR's and now back to D'addarios again. The Warwick strings just didn't last too long for me before the tone went and i found them a bit more coarse on the fingers than other strings i had been using so i'm not really a fan. Dave

Michael Manring has to be up there at the top but Eric Czar playing Sonata i really enjoy. Just realised its Best Fretless album. Sorry but its a nice wee 2 min song.

Appreciated and fully understand where you are coming from Blue Dave

Think we've discussed this before Blue. We are in completely different scenarios. Also think there are many people on BC that the money plays an important part in being in a band. As long as i'm having fun and enjoying what i'm doing i'm happy. That's my priority in any band however if the band doesn't eventually gig i get bored very quickly because there's no end game and when you having nothing to aim for there's no challenge in it for me and i move on to another band. Eventually i'll run out of bands but at the moment i get asked quite a lot. Currently doing bass on an EP recording for a band which came out of the Blue (see what i did there ) So at the moment i'm relatively happy. I would like the band to be moving a little quicker than it is but i agreed i would accept the various time delays from the outset. Dave

Have to say i think i would have found something else many moons ago under those circumstances. No need to fall out with others over bands where each have different ideas of what they want from the band. They all need to be upfront and honest and state clearly from the outset what they want out of it. There are plenty of bands out there looking for committed bass players so get out and about and see what suits you. Its not easy meeting new bands with strangers but most are good people and just want what you want. Hopefully you'll find the right band with the right people and it will all fall into place. I must be one of the few on here that quite enjoys the rehearsal stage. My absolute limit with any band is usually a year and if not gigging by then its a waste of time. Many of the bands i've been in are guys with demanding jobs and some with young families and they have more urgent commitments. If i'm enjoying the rehearsals with obvious and continued improvements at every rehearsal then i enjoy that and that's when i'll allow up to the year but i def have to be thoroughly enjoying the band and know that they will be great live and pull an audience. I've done the band thing where i've learned full sets in 2-3 weeks. That's not an enjoyable experience for me especially if i've never played or even heard the songs before. Typically and on average i would say 6mths is about right for me with any decent band that plays to perfection before gigging. I'm not happy playing songs i don't know inside out. I need to be at the point where i'm relaxed and comfortable with the bass parts. Current band i expect to take a year as we all had other projects on the go and have been slotting in rehearsals to suit everyone's schedules. I knew that upfront but its a type of band i always wanted to be in (Glam Rock) so i'm happy with that. Dave

That was nice. Enjoyed that one.