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May i suggest that you watch your right hand too. Try and keep your wrist straight (carpal tunnel syndrome risk) and 3rd and 4th fingers lower when not in play and they won'thave so far to travel and won't get so tired. I think that I picked these tips up from a Gary Wills book years ago.

[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1353954412' post='1880235'] I bet that's not the original fuse in the plug either... [/quote] If it is it probably won't be for long if you switch it on

They sound complete morons. Leave the band or fire the guitards and find someone with a more professional and grown up attitude and actually knows what they're doing; these two clowns patently don't.

I saw them in 1987. Best live band performance I've ever seen Saw Zappa plays Zappa in Cambridge also good and highly recommended for any Zappa fans.

I hope that you managed to placate your wife or if not the ice packs are helping and you'll be able to walk again soon. Anyhow whats the bass like. Was is worth the pain and turmoil ?

Can anyone recommend replacement electrics for this ? I don't want to replace the soapbar pickups as I think that they're an odd size, but would like to upgrade the crappy concentric pots and preamp. It has volume, blend, treble/bass, mid/midshift at the moment so I'm thinking a 4 controls or possibly a stacked pot in one of them if I must. It's like this one but stripped back to the lovely maple: [attachment=120576:tl5.jpg]

I really like my Wizard Thumper in my SX Precision. I'm not sure which bridge has been fitted, it's a BBOT vintage style but nicer quality than the original ; absolutley fine and looks the part. It was fitted by neilB on here I think he was the original owner who did an excellent upgrade of all the electrics and hardware. I think they're gotoh 70's style tuners possibly a gotoh bridge ?

yep 1st position for me. I've tried it on my 5 up the neck but prefer to play it like the original. It just sounds and feels right I've found that a lot of bands play play it too fast; it's surprisingly slow on the record. Keep at it you'll soon build up the stamina

Shame I could have been no 5 but I have a gig that night and I know nearly all of your set too

Thanks Bilbo I'm sure you're right. I'll just get the chords and use my ears. Sway is pretty peasy as is King of the Road I think

Can anyone let me have or point me at a source for tabs or notation with bass parts for any or all the following please ? My Way (Frank Sinatra) I left My Heart In San Francisco (Tony Bennett) Mack The Knife (Bobby Darin) King Of The Road (Roger Miller) Sway (Dean Martin) i have to learn them fairly quickly for a gig. Cheers Mike

I use Musicguard for equipment and PLI Which you will need for a lot of venues if you're gigging

[quote name='Ghost_Bass' timestamp='1341832711' post='1724669'] The Behringer ULTRA-DI (DI100) is a very good and cheap one, no need to waste too much money in a backup solution. [/quote] i use one of these direct into the PA with a link back to my Markbass combo.

[quote name='charic' timestamp='1340490214' post='1705317'] It's nearly the big day guys! Remember to bring examples of your Banda work so we can all have a listen! [/quote]Do we have the facilities for playing wax cylinders and 78s ?

I'll be there but may have to depart early pm. Mike

[quote name='charic' timestamp='1340375257' post='1703646'] How does one drive two whales? [/quote] two in the back two in the front....No hold on that's something to do with elephants and minis.

[quote name='Big_Stu' timestamp='1339530725' post='1690113'] You could have worded that better. [/quote] Brilliant !Wellspotted>

Looking forward to it Ric. let me know if I can help with anything on the day. Mike

This from the PB62 US on the Japanese site: "[b]BRIDGE：[/b] [u]SPILAL VINTAGE[/u]" So that's what happened to Benny Hill