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I have a 4001c64 and I wouldn't call the neck thin, width wise it's sort of like a precision but a bit shallower. I prefer Jazz necks and I always struggle getting used to it when I pick it up but the sound makes it worth the effort. The old 60's 4001's and c64, v63 and CS have a horseshoe pickup and cap whereas the 4003 has a high gain with push pull cap switching. The toaster is also in a slightly different position. I suppose it depends what sound you're looking for. If you're after a McCartney vibe you'll want the c or v series.

Thanks guys, The Sound Stylistics could make a comeback if we get 'round to writing that difficult third album. Its a great band live but there's 11 of us and the gigs are hard to come by with a band that big.

Ha ha , I do remember that. Stella and an orange to help the hangover.

Check out Dave's playing on the Remember My Song LP by Labri Siffre. The Vulture in particular is amazing.

Haven't heard that in a while! That was my take on Carol Kaye who's on the original Lalo Schiffrin version. We actually recorded it as a performance in the studio and it was quite a blow!

try this http://www.carolkaye.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=22

Also try the Carol Kaye DVD, it's got some useful stuff on playing up and down strokes and a few good exercises. She goes into a bit of detail on how to hold the pick and achieve a big sound. I also just received the Bobby Vega DVD and he's great but it's more useful for inspiration and showing you what is possible. Regarding picks, I struggled for a while and tried loads of different kinds until the jazz guitarist Nigel Price put me onto the ones he uses. They are dunlop 2mm gator and I finally felt comfortable with it. I'd never considered using a pick that thick !

Misrule's mate is correct, you'll need to fill in the certificates of eligibility, send them to japan, get them back and then go to the Japanese embassy and drop the certificates, application forms and passports off for about 4/5 working days. I took my 11 piece band there a year ago and visa costs from the embassy were about 20 or 25 quid each. I think £425 a head at the promoters end for the entertainment visa is highly unlikely. Don't go on a tourist visa if you can avoid it, they are very efficient over there and you may be sent straight home. If you do go, bear in mind its very expensive so the promoter must provide everything..... prices can go up to £18 a pint !

Very nice choices! A bit of Johnny hammond from the Gears LP would fit in too. " Funky Bass " - I haven't listened to that since I recorded it about 15 years ago, it brings back a few memories.

I bought a 4001c64 a few months back and the rick rounds lasted about a minute before I put the TI flats on, wound up the mutes, switched in the toaster and hit the plectrum.

Hi Jim, I agree with the previous poster with regard to contacting BAPAM. I have recently been to see 2 doctors there to help with my arm and hand problems and found them to be very good. You will see the top specialists in their field and will get a better insight into your problem and hopefully a solution. I've seen many physio's over the years and never really got to the root of my pain but after seeing the doctors at BAPAM I at least now know why I have a problem and what it is. The service is free and there's more info on the site www.bapam.org.uk. I can also recommend checking out Katherine Butler at www.londonhandtherapy.co.uk. She works very closely with Prof Rodney Grahame at BAPAM and is a musician herself and a specialist in musicians hand problems. My injury is the result of over 20 years intense professional gigging and studio work and she has advised changing technique and devised specific exercises which hopefully will help. Unfortunately she is not free but if you are referred from BAPAM you get a slight discount. I don't think you'll find an overnight solution but the people at BAPAM will really try to help and hopefully keep you playing. Good luck Gary

Thanks Guys, I'll try and upload some pics of the gear in the near future. Cheers

Hi, this is a great forum and I hope I can add to it. Been playing bass for 25 Years and 20 as a pro. Most of my playing career spent with JTQ [ James Taylor Quartet ] from 1990-2007 and various other artists in the jazz funk and pop areas. Gear wise I have a 72 Fender Jazz and recently added a '66 precision .Amps are a Ampeg B15R and an old Hartke 7000 for gigs. Only ever really use Mutron pedals, the M3 and the octaver, but rarely. I wish there were forums like this when I started, I think there's a lot of good advice here and hopefully I can offer some of mine from time to time. Cheers Gary