police squad

nice chunky neck on these. It's the only bass I've played that has the same neck profile as my '73 precision Good choice Lozz

I bought this just over 10 years ago, took it to one gig and didn't bother playing it as it was too much hassle It was a nicely made instrument, a bit heavy but I was younger and could handle it. It's Dean of some description

yep back pain is a problem these days. I think you're acceptance of using something lighter (and shorter in this case) is the key. You'll love the JMJ. I did just this a couple of years ago. I have shoulder problems too, and with my shoulders not so open, it hurts a lot less on gigs. I still love my P basses but for a long gig, Mustang. Short and light I take it you bought a black one

i used a stereo jack to jack at first but it did fall out a few times. So I looped it through my belt. Now I use a stereo jack to XLR that was made by @Chienmortbb

ah, very nice, wasnt sure. I should have asked him but we left before the end

And is it's player part of the BC community and yes, it's very good for metal Cherry Bomb the are called

Just so you don't forget some of the other colours The blue one belongs to my wife

my 80s duo is called, Miami Vice my 80s band..............Miami Vice Reloaded blues rock band, plays once a year....The Tony Johnson Band and it would appear The Policed

It's a lot better this morning. 2 gigs (sitting for some of them) and some ibuprofen and I seem fairly ok sat here, just got out of bed, no tablets and not too bad. Hopefully I've turned the corner now

I'll try that too

shouldn't be too bad, but I wont know till I try it on a gig. bad back atm though, so it coudnt happen right now. That natural one looks nice though

that's the plan, yes

I've got a set of Johnny brook nickel rounds on an old bass collection £6.99 delivered they seem fine so far

lol, I've decided a new approach. No more trying to jump up and down, or matching basses with outfits. Just the songs and maybe a few other covers in the set I trust you're well mate

Having decided to retire from being 'Sting' in any tributes, I sold my 'Police' basses to stop me doing it again But you know what it's like. I had dinner with my last 'Andy Summers' (we're very good friends) the other evening and we decided to do a few gigs again. I'm not prepared to spend the thousands that I did previously but if they're any good, I would consider a s/h classic vibe Thoughts please lovely people

just being able to walk my dog atm, is an achievement

indeed.

i shall try it when I'm better. I realise we need our core strength as we get older and will be working on it

yes that's right, a bit like TENS. It really does work though. I have been very unlucky this time around but hopefully I'm on the mend. I have taken any pain relief for about a week now

I seem to have a bulging disc atm. The muscles have been in spasm for about 8 weeks and that makes everything worse. If we can get the muscles out of spasm (some electric thing that manipulates the muscles) it should help stop the back joints being forced out of line and hence, stop the disc bulging. In fact, literally half an hour ago, it went mental on me. I was in agony. Eventually I managed to get myself on the floor, I did a couple of stretches that click my lower back and bingo, it has eased off

my gigging gear is as light as it can be. But even loading the car is difficult atm. I sang the last gig, sitting on a tall bar stool (it was quite good actually)

My word, it can be really hard work. I hurt my back just over 20 years ago and as long as I'm careful, I don't have too much trouble. A couple of months ago, I slipped over whilst walking my dog. This has left me quite useless. I went to see a new physio, whom I didn't think was very good and by chance I discovered my original Physio from 20 years ago had come out of retirement. Things seem on the up now, but when it 'pops' when I'm singing................................I discovered that I'm yelling in tune!!! I have two gigs this weekend, it could be a challenge anyone else?